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Ocean Zen · February 18th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Is this Redrock Follow Focus Broken or in need of adjusting

I got it 2nd hand from a guy that said it was like new. But I'm worried its a dud. Can it be adjusted to work better?

In one direction it just slips so much it is unusable. In the other direction it is ok but not 100% perfect.

Here's the 720p link
http://www.escapeeplanes.co.uk/video..._broke_720.mov

Paul Mailath · February 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM

I had a similar problem with an indifocus unit - I just pulled it apart and tightened everything up. My guess is that's the problem - look for small allen screws that hold the gear onto the shaft and try to work out exactly where it's slipping.

Ocean Zen · February 18th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Thanks man - I got out the tiny allen key tightened up the box without having to open up anything, and it now works a treat :D
I'm very happy :)

Paul Mailath · February 18th, 2008, 08:36 PM

hopefully the previous owner thought it was no good and sold it cheap!! - have fun

February 18th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#1
Ocean Zen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 43	Is Follow Focus Broken or need adjusting -video Is this Redrock Follow Focus Broken or in need of adjusting I got it 2nd hand from a guy that said it was like new. But I'm worried its a dud. Can it be adjusted to work better? In one direction it just slips so much it is unusable. In the other direction it is ok but not 100% perfect. Here's the 720p link http://www.escapeeplanes.co.uk/video..._broke_720.mov __________________ MySpace/Escapee Planes

February 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#2
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,613	I had a similar problem with an indifocus unit - I just pulled it apart and tightened everything up. My guess is that's the problem - look for small allen screws that hold the gear onto the shaft and try to work out exactly where it's slipping. __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

February 18th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#3
Ocean Zen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 43	Thanks man - I got out the tiny allen key tightened up the box without having to open up anything, and it now works a treat :D I'm very happy :) __________________ MySpace/Escapee Planes

February 18th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#4
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,613	hopefully the previous owner thought it was no good and sold it cheap!! - have fun __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com