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Fotodiox Aputure V-Control Offers Cheap USB Follow Focus for Canon DSLRs

February 24, 2013 By Eric Reagan

 Fotodiox Aputure V-Control Unit

Fotodiox’s Aputure V-Control is a new affordable follow focus unit that uses Canon’s USB protocol to electronically drive focus and control other common controls on Canon DSLRs. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: Aputure V-Control, Canon, follow focus, Fotodiox, hdslr, usb follow focus

 

Flashpoint All-Inclusive DSLR Cinema Bundle for $499.95 – Deal Alert

December 22, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Flashpoint All-Inclusive DSLR Cinema Bundle

Adorama has its Flashpoint All-Inclusive Cinema Bundle on sale for $499.95 through January 25, 2013. The bundle, which is built for turning an HDSLR into a full-fledged cinema rig, is normally available for $599.95, which is a deal in itself given that the shoulder rig, matte box and follow focus would cost over $850 if purchased separately. You can find the Flashpoint Cinema Bundle here at Adorama.

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: adorama, camera rig, cinema, deal, Flashpoint, follow focus, hdslr, matte box, sale, shoulder rig

ArchRig is a New, Cheaper Take on HDSLR Follow Focus

August 28, 2011 By Eric Reagan

ArchRig Follow Focus

The ArchRig system is a new rig and follow focus combo unit that looks to somewhat simplify on-the-fly focus adjustments when shooting HDSLR video.

Instead of a geared focus mechanism attached to the side of the lens, a metal arch goes over the top of the lens and use stop-pins to serve as focus marks for the lens lever.  Additional focus marks can be made on the arch using a dry-erase marker.

Check out the video below to see how it works. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Humor Tagged With: ArchRig, dslr, focusing, follow focus, hdslr, manual focus, video

Nikon Working on Preset Focus Pulls for Future Cameras

June 17, 2011 By Eric Reagan

A recently published Nikon patent application shows that Nikon is working on implementing programmed focus pulls in video-capable cameras.

Essentially, the patent application describes the process of setting a starting focus point on the camera’s LCD and then an ending focus point.  The camera will then automatically (and smoothly) rack focus between the two points as you record video. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: d400, dslr, focus pull, follow focus, hdslr, Nikon, video

USB Follow Focus for Canon HDSLRs Launched

January 30, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Okii Systems has announced a new USB follow focus for Canon HDSLR cameras.  The devices allows users to control the autofocus motor in Canon USM lenses through the USB interface on the camera body. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: Canon, cinematography, dslr, filmmaking, follow focus, hdslr, okii, okii systems, usb follow focus, usm

DIY Wooden HDDSLR Shoulder Rig With Follow Focus

May 6, 2010 By Eric Reagan

DIY DSLR Wooden Shoulder Rig from Jonathan Clifford Bergqvist on Vimeo.

I’ve seen some clever DIY setups for HDDSLR rigs and focus pullers; however, Jonathan Bergqvist’s wooden rendition for his Canon 7D in the above video takes the cake. The integrated focus puller on the left handle is really a nice touch.

[Vimeo via Crunchgear]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: cinematography, digital cameras, dslr, focus pull, follow focus, hddslr, hdslr, photography, shoulder mount, shoulder rig

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