Mini Follow Focus

I have a tiny rig built around the a7c. Most of the time I just use the a7c in auto mode by itself, but occasionally I want monitors, grips, etc I actually rarely use a follow focus so I didn't want to invest in something expensive. I also wanted something super compact and simple. When I saw this on sale at $85 I bought it, not expecting much. But I was surprised. It came well packed, includes a nato rail to 15mm rod adaptor. Installation on my set up is super simple. I had it underneath the lens. The follow focus comes with an elbow piece that I don't need. It came off easily so basically the follow focus is one solid piece that is mounts directly to my 15mm rod and is very sturdy. The wheel turns smoothly without any catch. It's well damp with just a trace of backlash. Fit and finish is excellent. The stops are simple and works perfectly. Overall, it's excellent at the $85 price. Some may want to have a case included like the tilta version. I can see how that's useful. But on my rig, it's so tiny, I just leave it on the rod so no case needed. But it'd be nice to at least have a case for sale for those needing one.

Previously with my DJI gimbal i had used an electronic focus adjuster. It was a pain to configure and setup. With this manual one it worked perfectly. Zoom function on my lens was simple and easy to use this completed my rig. It was easy to mount, a had to adjust the screws a few times but no big issue. It was strong enough to use as a grip but I would not solely rely on it. Weighs almost nothing. Overall 5/5 would recommend.

Reliable, affordable, looks okay and it's easy to use.

Basic, but works great

This is a much better option for manual focus than the “grip-n-rip” method. You’ll no longer forget which way to twist the focus ring and ruin shots. Very comfortable wheel to turn. There are turn limiters so you can easily rack focus between subjects - for example 2 ppl talking. My complaints are not really a fault of the product but something to be aware of: 1. This kit comes with one “zip tie” style lens gear so if your lens doesn’t have gears, you’ll have to cut the excess and essentially need to buy lens gears for all of your lenses (if the barrels are different sizes) 2. If you use compact lenses (as I do) - at its minimum distance the gear on the focus puller will not align with the focus ring on the lens. Rendering this device useless. Make sure you have a big enough lens before you buy.

A must have piece of kit, and you could do worse than buying from Smallrig. Solid design, fits snuggly on the rail, easy smooth turning with locking screws to hard stop you at your focus points for pulling in and out, and has a little ring you can mark on if you need multiple reference points. The grip is perfect, never slips, never feels like it's gummy or weird in my hand. The gear meshes perfectly with cinema lenses that are anticipating that sort of thing, but if you're using something that doesn't have that, smallrig has you covered with a band that wraps around your lense to give you that traction ad well as a rubber ring that can fit over the gear itself to track onto grippy surfaces around photo lenses. It offers just enough resistance to let you know it's there, but not enough to keep you from switching focus fast during action scenes or filming sports. Over, great value.

Smallrig everything has been great to me.

The product does its job but not perfectly. If you search for a quality great follow-focus, you should probably invest a bit more (although in my opinion the price wasn’t super cheap) and buy something a bit more professional. It’s small, compact, easy to fit and connect to your cage. The silicone strip they give to put on the rings is a bit tough to work with. And for those who work with big, long lenses, I would recommend purchasing a longer 15mm rod because the one you get is too short for a 70-200mm lens for example.

Great follow focus paired with my BMPCC and 7artisan lenses. love it.

Good product worth for money

muy bueno, es practico poder enfocar sobre un tripode y con el monitor 10 de 10

I picked up this follow focus for my Sony FX6 rig, not expecting much, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It's a pretty nifty little tool. The operation is surprisingly smooth, and there's just the right amount of resistance, making it a breeze to handle for precise adjustments. What's more, the size hits the sweet spot. I've been manually pulling focus using the lens barrel for years, and I didn't want anything that would add unnecessary bulk to my rig. This follow focus, however, is just the right size. In a nutshell, I'd definitely recommend it.

Excelente material. Lo he ocupado para algunas grabaciones y no me ha fallado. Lo único que no me termina de convencer es el anillo que viene para montar en los objetivos. Lo siento un poco ineficiente. Me gustó la presentación, se siente como una buena inversión.