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Neil Kissoon · August 18th, 2003, 09:53 AM

Hey guys, I know the what follow foucs is if you asked me to define it, but I was looking at century optics follow focus ring for the dvx100, but how do I use It? (sorry guys, didn't mean to ask the dumbest question). Are there any markings, do I need another acessory for it?
Thanks a lot
Neil

Jarred Land · September 1st, 2003, 09:13 AM

well the main benifit is you can use a focus puller nob to have an assistant pull focus for you.. its a little wheel that attatched and makes your focus adjustable from the side. With out it though, you can use the ring to mark off your focus points, so you can switch hit marks pretty easy.

Neil Kissoon · September 1st, 2003, 05:39 PM

Thanks Jarred, Couldn't I get by with a makeshift ring?

Jarred Land · September 1st, 2003, 05:42 PM

yes, i actually have the century ring, but for the last shoot we used a ring that was made at machine shop that cost about $30, worked well with out Arri mattebox and follow focus setup just fine. The century is nice because it locks out at 50 and has a white ring for you to mark your focus.. or more importantly the assistant that is pulling focus for you.

August 18th, 2003, 09:53 AM	#1
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	follow focus Hey guys, I know the what follow foucs is if you asked me to define it, but I was looking at century optics follow focus ring for the dvx100, but how do I use It? (sorry guys, didn't mean to ask the dumbest question). Are there any markings, do I need another acessory for it? Thanks a lot Neil

September 1st, 2003, 09:13 AM	#2
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	well the main benifit is you can use a focus puller nob to have an assistant pull focus for you.. its a little wheel that attatched and makes your focus adjustable from the side. With out it though, you can use the ring to mark off your focus points, so you can switch hit marks pretty easy.

September 1st, 2003, 05:39 PM	#3
Neil Kissoon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 56	Thanks Jarred, Couldn't I get by with a makeshift ring?

September 1st, 2003, 05:42 PM	#4
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	yes, i actually have the century ring, but for the last shoot we used a ring that was made at machine shop that cost about $30, worked well with out Arri mattebox and follow focus setup just fine. The century is nice because it locks out at 50 and has a white ring for you to mark your focus.. or more importantly the assistant that is pulling focus for you.