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. This model features an extended design over the 15mm LWS version, ensuring compatibility with larger 19 or 15mm studio rod setups. 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 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: 2. Does the follow focus ring adjust up and down or just in and out?

A: While you can move it closer/farther from the lens and closer/farther from the camera, you cannot move it up and down. The unit is nicely made and so far not being able to move it up/down has not proven to be a detriment.

Q: 3. Should it work as replacement for the hard stops knobs of the came tv astral?

A: We can only say that the Wooden Camera Hard Stop Knob for UFF-1 Universal Follow Focus would work with the Wooden UFF-1 Follow Focus.

Q: 4. DoI need any extra equipment to use this on the Fujinon 18-55mm on my Sony FS7?

A: You won't need gear ring for cine lenses, but the gear ring comes in the FF-02 kit. What you may or may not need is the extension arm (FF-ARM-02) because the fujinon 18-55 has smaller diameter and the original gear on the FF-02 may not reach the gear on your fujinon

Q: 5. Is there any play with this follow focus?

A: Yes there is. However it is very manageable especially when compared to other follow focus at this price point.

Q: 6. Is the extended arm adjustable?

A: The hand wheel and gear is adjustable as it is separate from the arm that connects to the rod.

Q: 7. Can you use this with 19mm rods?

A: Hello,Unfortunately, no. If you need something for 19mm rails, I recommend either the FF-T05-v2 or, to get fancy, the PDL-F from PD Movie.

Q: 8. Will this work well with the Canon C100 II?

A: I have this and I use it for Blackmagic Cinema and Production cameras and occasionally my Canon 5D Mk IV or 7D Mk II, to give you an example of the range of cameras it works on. What makes this work for me is I use Rokinon cinema lenses with the gears already built in. That being said, I would imagine it would work fine provided the gear from the follow focus will reach the gear on the lens since it sits up a little higher on the C100.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Does this follow focus fit a Canon XA10?

A: As long as you secure the included rings around the lens. You will also need and make sure that you have a base plate with rails that you will need to attach the follow focus to in order to mount the follow focus to the lens.