What the thread found

• Professional remote focus options include Seitz, Bartech, and Preston units, ranked by cost from lowest to highest
• Used Seitz systems may be available at lower cost, while Bartech offers better long-term value for growing client bases
• Custom-built remote focus systems designed for DSLRs provide a more affordable alternative to traditional cinema focus pullers
• Shallow depth of field work with the 5D Mark II requires both a responsive remote focus system and significant operator skill
• Shooting at f/5.6 on the 5D Mark II provides a practical compromise between maintaining shallow depth of field aesthetics and giving the focus puller a reasonable margin for error

Depends on

• The discussion dates to 2009 and equipment options may have changed significantly
• Specific pricing and availability information is not provided
• The recommendation to shoot at f/5.6 is based on one operator's experience and may not apply to all scenarios
• The feasibility of custom DSLR focus systems was still being tested during this period

Gear in this thread

BFD

Parts

Follow Focus

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