Ha ha...this is exactly the same as the LPT follow focus except for inner ring on the knob. It also comes with a crank handle...but at a higher price. The exposed hexagonal nut top (on the adjustment slider) is the same as is on my Genus...but has been nicely covered on the LPT version I received the other day. They don't mention that the gear can be swapped from one side to the other (a very important feature for me) but the gear shaft extends out so I'm sure it's the same as the LPT/Genus.
The improved cosmetics on LPT suggests to me the LPT are the original manufacturer? But of course the Chinese are also great copiers so it's quite possible one manufacturer is simply copying another...no copyright issues to worry about over there.
Also, have a look at the Wieldy Matte Box...looks identical to the TrusMT!
The main thing is that in a very short time of about 2 years the Chinese have come from nowhere to now making excellent quality rigs and components...for sensible prices.
I think that they all made by the same manufacture for different companies like Trusmt, Tilta and LPT just with a slightest change in the design, just like Dell, HP and Apple all under Foxonn.
pff ... and i've invested almost the same money for some cheap indian led lights that i'm absolutely not satisfied with. but maybe .... ahh, need to make up my mind ;)
maybe a stupid question (not experienced with different rigs): 15mm rods - got it. but is the distance inbetween always the same? could i use my indian follow focus (brand: proaim v2) on this rig?