Remote Focus control of 16x manual lens at DVinfo.net

Stephen A. Dolphin · April 30th, 2007, 10:55 PM

What can I use that will allow me to be able to perform a rear focus on a Canon 16x Manual Servo Lense while mounted on a JIB?

Mike Teutsch · May 1st, 2007, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen A. Dolphin

What can I use that will allow me to run a back focus on a Canon 16x Servo Lense on a Jib?

I don't quite understand your question. Back focus is a semi-permanent type internal adjustment on the lens to insure proper focus during zooming in and out. What are you trying to do?

Mike

Stephen A. Dolphin · May 1st, 2007, 10:45 AM

I am talking about placing XL2 Camera with a Manual 16x Servo on a JIB and being able to manually focusing the lense with some sort of remotly managed devise like the Canon MS-15 Rear Focus Control Unit. My question is, is there a similar device for the 16x Manual Servo Lense?

Please view attachment.

Chris Hurd · May 1st, 2007, 10:55 AM

The proper term is not rear focus or back focus. The proper term is remote focus control.

Anyway, this is what you need:

http://www.varizoom.com/products/controls/vzfcx.html

Thread title edited for clarity -- hope this helps,

Charles Papert · May 1st, 2007, 11:13 AM

Interesting Chris--I had assumed that this was a question about wireless lens control (i.e. Preston, Bartech) when i saw the title, as that is my association with "remote focus". Going back into my dusty memory banks I used to say "rear-mounted zoom control" when ordering a rental video camera package so I would apply the same to focus, although I never used those.
Alternatively, "studio zoom/focus controls".

Chris Hurd · May 1st, 2007, 11:50 AM

Ah so... I guess the video market is to blame for muddying these waters!

April 30th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#1
Stephen A. Dolphin New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Anaheim, Ca Posts: 20	Remote Focus control of 16x manual lens What can I use that will allow me to be able to perform a rear focus on a Canon 16x Manual Servo Lense while mounted on a JIB? Last edited by Stephen A. Dolphin; May 1st, 2007 at 10:47 AM. Reason: clarity

May 1st, 2007, 10:45 AM	#3
Stephen A. Dolphin New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Anaheim, Ca Posts: 20	Back Focus I am talking about placing XL2 Camera with a Manual 16x Servo on a JIB and being able to manually focusing the lense with some sort of remotly managed devise like the Canon MS-15 Rear Focus Control Unit. My question is, is there a similar device for the 16x Manual Servo Lense? Please view attachment. Attached Images

May 1st, 2007, 10:55 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	The proper term is not rear focus or back focus. The proper term is remote focus control. Anyway, this is what you need: http://www.varizoom.com/products/controls/vzfcx.html Thread title edited for clarity -- hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 1st, 2007, 11:13 AM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Interesting Chris--I had assumed that this was a question about wireless lens control (i.e. Preston, Bartech) when i saw the title, as that is my association with "remote focus". Going back into my dusty memory banks I used to say "rear-mounted zoom control" when ordering a rental video camera package so I would apply the same to focus, although I never used those. Alternatively, "studio zoom/focus controls". __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 1st, 2007, 11:50 AM	#6
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Ah so... I guess the video market is to blame for muddying these waters! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!