@JustinDombrowski That's why there's no market for a remote follow focus... except that there is. Probably better to know what you're talking about before you type.
The noise shouldn't be a problem because the 5DII's audio is pretty much worthless anyways, so you already need to record audio separately. But this is awesome for under $200. I don't think you can even get a manual focus follow for under $500, let alone remote. And in regards to this being pointless, a lot of the time the AC is the one pulling focus.
Can you mark focus points on the remote accurately?
The cameras internal microphone is picking up the servo noise. If you use this mounted on a jib like I designed it for with an external mike mounted away from the camera it works fine.
The cameras internal microphone is picking up the servo noise. If you use this mounted on a jib like I designed it for with an external mike mounted away from the camera it work fine.
But still. There is no use for it. How would you hold that pistol-style RC controller AND a Camera RIG? Mounting it on the RIG itself is not that good either. The concept and the idea of it is nice, but the use of it will be a pain =) And you would need to modify the controller to do a full rotation without any stop. But then you had to make a sort of slip fuction on the focuser because otherwise the servo or the lens will stall and break if it reached his maximum rotation.
Wireless focus systems are mainly used with Steadicams so the focus puller won't interfere with the rig's stability (by holding/ even touching the focus wheel), as well on lower-end cranes/ jibs with no remote focus.
Otherwise, great job. I've been planning to build a similar system for a while now, but guess I still gotta finish the DIY Steadicam first!
Dude, did you read my comments above? I explained how I made it and where you can find all the parts I used. Right below the video push the little down arrow to read.
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@JustinDombrowski That's why there's no market for a remote follow focus... except that there is. Probably better to know what you're talking about before you type.
TCAMediaGroup 4 weeks ago
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TCAMediaGroup 4 weeks ago
How is the servo powered...battery or battery pack? Thanks...good build by the way
cbizzyr 2 months ago
Why doing people speak in videos...
chadshord 2 months ago
looks to jerky for smooth focus pulling
jhamm15 2 months ago
Was this video made by a mute person?
eggbertsmith 5 months ago
what was the noise on the vid?
TheOriginalJoeBloggs 5 months ago
Well done. For anybody looking to put together a cheap and highly useful tool in their bag of tricks, this has got to be my favorite tool to date.
glenndicus 5 months ago
Do you have a exact Partlist available? I live in Germany and have to find out what parts u used and where to get them here. Thank you!
KeckerErt 6 months ago
why is it affecting the exposure?
shrimpinpat 6 months ago
The noise shouldn't be a problem because the 5DII's audio is pretty much worthless anyways, so you already need to record audio separately. But this is awesome for under $200. I don't think you can even get a manual focus follow for under $500, let alone remote. And in regards to this being pointless, a lot of the time the AC is the one pulling focus.
Can you mark focus points on the remote accurately?
mohallia 9 months ago
The cameras internal microphone is picking up the servo noise. If you use this mounted on a jib like I designed it for with an external mike mounted away from the camera it works fine.
paulcotto 10 months ago
@paulcotto If anyone is using their camera mic for filming they shouldn't be filming anyway. Great tool!! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!
TCAMediaGroup 4 weeks ago
The cameras internal microphone is picking up the servo noise. If you use this mounted on a jib like I designed it for with an external mike mounted away from the camera it work fine.
paulcotto 10 months ago
@JustinDombrowski I built it for jib shots, Unless you have really long arms you need a way to focus the camera.
paulcotto 10 months ago
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@JustinDombrowski you're an idiot.... lol
ngiaquinto 10 months ago
I hope you're not recording audio...
ngiaquinto 10 months ago
But still. There is no use for it. How would you hold that pistol-style RC controller AND a Camera RIG? Mounting it on the RIG itself is not that good either. The concept and the idea of it is nice, but the use of it will be a pain =) And you would need to modify the controller to do a full rotation without any stop. But then you had to make a sort of slip fuction on the focuser because otherwise the servo or the lens will stall and break if it reached his maximum rotation.
y0r00t 1 year ago
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Wizs88 1 year ago
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Wizs88 1 year ago
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@y0r00t
Wireless focus systems are mainly used with Steadicams so the focus puller won't interfere with the rig's stability (by holding/ even touching the focus wheel), as well on lower-end cranes/ jibs with no remote focus.
Otherwise, great job. I've been planning to build a similar system for a while now, but guess I still gotta finish the DIY Steadicam first!
Wizs88 1 year ago 2
@y0r00t The idea behind remote follow focus is that somebody else is "pulling the focus" for you.
coolmanak 1 year ago
Brilliant execution but the hardware is a bit noisy!
deepfreezevideo 1 year ago 2
awfull video.. told me nothing. speak !
robblac 1 year ago
@robblac
Dude, did you read my comments above? I explained how I made it and where you can find all the parts I used. Right below the video push the little down arrow to read.
paulcotto 1 year ago 4
Thanks a lot ! ;o)
rempen 1 year ago
Hi, Paulcotto!
Very nice job!
BTW, where did you finde such a big gear, that fits to this servo?
rempen 1 year ago
servocity com
look for 32 teeth per inch gear 100 tooth gear
Thanks for your comments!
paulcotto 1 year ago
any 100 oz inch will work. I used this one.
Spectrum S6010 Digital Surface Servo
paulcotto 1 year ago
Hi, the servo link doesn't work anymore. What's the model and brand of the servo? Cheers mate. Thanks.
markespina 1 year ago
have you figured out a way to make it less noisy?
cinejeff555 1 year ago