If you require a follow focus that can fit compact camera setups, check out the Wooden Camera Zip Focus Single-Rod Follow Focus. As the name implies, the Zip Focus only requires a single rod to secure to your camera rig. The short design of this follow focus works best with 15mm LWS configurations. A central joint allows for flexible pivoting to fit a wide range of lenses. The rubberized focus knob is textured for a sure grip. At the center of the knob is an ARRI-standard accessory port for attaching separately available accessories such as a whip or a crank.

Use the included hard-stop disk with lenses that don't have hard stops, like many DSLR and mirrorless camera lenses, or if you want to physically limit your cine lens's focus rotation. Two standard replaceable marking disks are included as well. Users of photography lenses will appreciate the inclusion of a friction drive gear in addition to the 0.8 MOD drive gear for controlling lenses that don't have gearing. Gears can be secured to either side of the follow focus, providing flexibility in positioning where the follow focus can be tightened down, relative to other rig components.

Pivots and Adjusts to Fit Most Lenses    1:1 Gear Ratio    0.8 MOD and Friction Drive Gears    Includes 2 Standard Marking Disks    Hard-Stop Disk for DSLR Lenses

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you change the gearing to 1:1.8 for Cine Lens?

A: This follow focus uses 0.8 pitch gears. 0.8 gears are the industry standard for follow focus rings in the cinema industry therefore this follow focus is compatible with most cinema lenses.

Q: 2. Will this work with the Canon CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Zoom Lens (EF Mount)?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the Canon CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Zoom Lens (EF Mount).

Q: 3. Is the cage compatable with a GH5?

A: We're afraid not. This kit comes with a form fitting cage designed for the GH4. It will not fit the GH5. CAME-TV does offer B&H # CAGH5PLUS3KT instead, which is CAME-TV Protective Cage Plus for Panasonic GH5 with Matte Box and Follow Focus. https://bhpho.to/2QPLmPb

Q: 4. Can this system be used with a large lens like a Arri master anamorphic?

A: I haven't tried it, but a suspect it won't work with a lens like that. The sideways movement on this follow focus is not very extensive, so it may not work. If you are using a lens like that, I recommend you use either a wireless FF unit or an Arri studio follow focus like the FF4.

Q: 5. Is this the same product as the Alphatron?

A: The only Alphatron Follow Focus unit we have is the Triad RF-15. While that also connects to 15mm rods it has a different overall design. They are not the same product.

Q: 6. Does this work with the Rokinon cine DS lenses?

A: Yes, this will work perfectly with any cine styled lens including all Rokinon cine lenses.

Q: 7. can this cage be mounted to a tripod?

A: Yes it can be. The cage has 1/4 -20 threads on the bottom of it which will allow it to be mounted on a tripod.

Q: 8. Does this have adjustable hard stops?

A: It does not.

Q: 9. Can you convert the 15mm LWS to 19mm if you only bought the 15mm LWS?

A: Yes you can make that conversion. You will just need the Wooden Camera 19/15mm Studio Rod Clamp for Zip Focus Follow Focus, BH #WO255900. This will allow you to swap out the original clamp from the 15mm LWS Zip Focus. https://bhpho.to/2HD1MUt

Q: 10. What is the gear ratio? 1:1 or 1:2? Thanks.

A: According to Wooden Camera the Gear Ratio is 2:1 on the UFF-1.