What the thread found

• The base station is compact and lightweight with automatic calibration capability, featuring one power input and three outputs labeled motor, accessory, and direct.
• The system is compatible with M-One and Heden motors in addition to RedRockMicro's own motors.
• The wireless remote offers both hard-mount and iPhone/iPod mount options with configurable left or right-hand operation.
• The remote runs on AA batteries with claimed multi-day battery life per set.
• The marking ring on the demonstrated unit had a tendency to come loose, suggesting production versions would need improvement.
• Uncertainty exists regarding Preston motor compatibility, with the manufacturer stating they had not tested it but were optimistic.
• Estimated pricing mentioned at the demonstration was approximately $1500 for remote, base station, and one motor, plus $495 for a rangefinder, though this was explicitly noted as unofficial.
• Questions arose about whether RedRockMicro's own motor is as powerful as competing options like M-One or Heden motors.
• Concerns were raised about the feasibility of an analog wireless system working with digital motors like Preston units, with skepticism about the manufacturer's claims.

Depends on

• This was a demonstration unit at a trade show, not a final production model.
• Pricing information was explicitly stated as unofficial estimates.
• The demonstration unit used a Heden motor, not RedRockMicro's own motor.
• The iPhone/iPod mount version was not demonstrated, only the hard-mount remote was tested.
• The full system including rangefinder and all components was not tested together.
• No comparison testing was performed against competing wireless follow focus systems.
• The demonstration setup included specific equipment: Canon 5D camera with Zeiss ZE 50mm Prime lens powered by Anton Bauer battery.

Gear in this thread

BFD

Parts

Hard Mount, Follow Focus

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