DslrSolutions Budget portable follow focus system - any good?

jimtreats

A friend sent me a link to this fairly neat simple follow focus system

http://www.dslrsolutions.net/dslr-follow-focus

I quite like the look of it for a really light system, not sure how well it will work. I'm very tempted though.

I tried messaging them to ask about using the device on metal lenses like the Voigtlander ones, I don't fancy putting something metal on metal, its clearly designed for the more normal rubberised focus wheels. I reckon you could put something in between the metal wheel and this device to protect it though.

Anyone had any experience with them?

lolo

you could try this, is the same idea, but cheaper

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Follow-Focus-Fokus-rig-diy-DSLR-Canon-Nikon-D-60-7D-5D-/290597865094?pt=FR_IQ_PhotoVideo_Accessoires_Accessoires_Photo&hash=item43a8fb8686#shId

dslrsolutions

@jimtreats I personally replied to your email about the DSLR Follow Focus and using it on metal focus rings. Did you receive my reply sent on August 6? If not, I can resend it. -DSLR Solutions

dslrsolutions

For the rest of you who are interested, I think that a rubber band is going to be the best bet for getting something thin and grippy in between the DSLR Follow Focus and metal focus ring lenses. Mitch over at Planet5D noted that he used the DSLR Follow Focus with his Leica, metal focus ring lens without anything in between, and that it work fine, but just had a different feel. The key is getting the right size to fit your lens.

If one of the standard sizes will not fit, we can create a custom sizes to meet specific lens requirements. We have created many custom sizes over the last several weeks for cameras and lenses such as: Sony EX-3, Fujinon zoom, Sony NEX/18-55mm & 18-200mm, Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm and Older Nikon AI 50mm, 28mm and 105mm to name a few.

I will try to follow this thread in case anyone has further questions.

Regards,
Aric Spence
DSLR Solutions
http://www.dslrsolutions.net

marks

Even cheaper still.....in the US you can get the above e-bay one at Bed Bath and Beyond for 2.99
Here's a link to the manufacturer with a look up for retailers.....http://www.trudeaucorp.com/us/products/kitchen-tools-gadgets/p--0999025.html

Skeptikal

This thread is the funniest thing I've seen...since yesterday's $2,500 Leica lens hood bidding contest on Ebay.

lolo

@marks jajajjajaja thank you! i didn´t knew it!!! i just find it on ebay jajaja

do you know if that place sells globally?

lolo

haha well find it on ebay international cheaper than the french site
US $3.99 + $5.34 USPS First Class Mail International

http://cgi.ebay.com/Trudeau-Silicone-Twist-Jar-Opener-Follow-Focus-Ring-NEW-/310337777118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item8e08d1802c

dslrsolutions

You guys are missing the point. The $4 jar opener does NOT let you mark focus points or rack focus between them.

There is a lot of labor and care that goes into every kit that I put together. This product is handmade and not mass-produced in China and thus the price reflects this. The DSLR Follow Focus has been quite well received in the industry. I have had people who use rail follow focus systems purchase my kit because of the ease-of-use and portability. I was looking for an "under $100" professional solution that I would not be embarrassed to pull out when doing client work. One did not exist, so I created it.

Take care.

marks

@Skeptikal Damn....how did I miss out on the lens hood!!!????

Mark

marks

@dslrsolutions Don't get your panties in a wad. No one is slamming your product.
No the jar opener doesn't mark focus points.....but someone could just as easily make a mark on the jar opener....put a rubber band in place of your black elastic band and put some marks on that and get basically the same results. Would I use a jar opener.....hell no. But others are working on no budgets and things like this are right up their alley.....

Mark

lolo

DIY with marks
http://www.theblackandblue.com/2010/09/30/toolkit-diy-cheap-follow-focus-solutions/

@dslrsolutions yeap, probably your product is very well made, but, if you are looking for a cheap solution and there is a cheaper solution than yours... well...

lolo

another model hahahahha

a bit more expensive though

http://cgi.ebay.com/Power-Grip-Jar-Bottle-Opener-2-Pack-/130562669702?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item1e66243c86

marks

@lolo gotta get the hose clamp one!!

Mark

lolo

@marks jajajjajajaj we all must!!!

jimtreats

thanks @dslrsolutions, your mail made its way into my spam folder, i've recovered it now and will reply later on. Thank you.

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