Universal Follow Focus Device FF-3

With the Universal follow focus device the operator can focus the lenses from his working position. He uses the follow focus knob or a flexible shaft to focus. This can be attached on the left or the right side. The switchable step-down gear allows the lens to be optimally adapted to the scene. The Universal follow focus device can be used on prime and zoom lenses. Mounting is also possible if the matte box or other accessories are attached. Markings can be made on and removed from the marking disks. The groove and pin ensure that the markings can be reproduced.

Mounting

Depending on the lens used, the adjustable arm can be swung onto the lens geared ring from above or below, and the gear shaft can be attached from in front or behind.

•Snap the Universal follow focus device onto the support rods.

•If appropriate mount the lens support.

•Attach the lens and turn the follow focus ring to infinity.

•Attach the gear to the swing arm from in

front or behind and fasten with the knurled knob .

•Slide the follow focus device onto the support rods and swing the swing arm onto it so that the gear shaft locks into the toothed drive ring on the lens allowing

no free play.

•Set the swing arm in place with the locking screw .

•Clamp the follow focus device onto the support rods

with the locking lever .

•Check for play by turning the follow focus device

in both directions.

•If appropriate reset: loosen the clamps from the follow focus device and loosen the swing arm, reset the play and retighten the clamps.

•For use from the right side: attach the right-hand focus

knob and fasten with the locking knob .

•When using some short focal range lenses, the extension included with the device should be mounted on the right side of the follow focus device. The focus knob is then attached to the extension.

•The follow focus lever which is included with the device can be attached left or right on the focus knob.

•If using a flexible shaft: slot in the shaft right or left on the focus knob. Set up the focus knob at the other end of the shaft.

•Turn the marking disk into the desired position

and fasten with the knurled knob .

The locking lever can be fastened in various positions:

•Pull the locking lever outwards and turn in the desired direction.

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