Filmcity HS-2 Follow focus with Hard Stops (HS-2)

Je suis extrêmement satisfait de Mon amour commande du Follow Focus FILMCITY HS-2, doté de fonctions professionnelles et d'une construction robuste.

This focus puller is an excellent piece of equipment to set up your focus when you are shooting a two shot on your actor’s, and have Screw makers to setup your focus pull from first focus to your second focus and you don’t have to think about it as you know that your first actor is in focus then you pull focus from the first actor so the first goes out of focus and the second actor comes into focus. For filmmakers this is a needy bit of kit, that will help to bring your project into focus, with some professional flare, in your production.I hope this helps your choice to make a decision about this great piece of kit.Thank you for your service.

This is one part of my rig that I was quite excited about. Being able to pull a steady focus from one point of interest to another without missing the mark gives peace of mind. The Filmcity Hard Stop (HS-2) Follow Focus is a high-quality, affordable answer to hitting those focus pulls with professional accuracy.My HS-2 Follow Focus was quickly delivered in a quality, no-nonsense, unmarked cardboard box with hard foam dye-cut inserts.At first glance, you can see its' great build quality. A fairly heavy, solidly built item and a great addition to your rig.ABOUT:The slider rail (to adjust horizontal adjustments) was a dove-tail design. AWESOME! Using a knurled wheel instead of a lever-styled locking method was a great choice from designers. The 15mm rail locking method is again a great design. Utilizing an open bottom design for removal without the need to take everything off of your rig to remove it. A second knob is used for tightening. The spring-loaded design keeps the FF from falling off during the removal process. The HS-2 has a snap-in handy focusing lever that pops in and is removed easily. There is a tiny bit of play here, but nothing most won't overlook.- The white marker ring is replaceable. Great. I did find that the ring comes off a bit too easily and might be knocked off. The good news is that it only goes on one way so you won't need to re-mark your stops. Although this might look a bit unprofessional if it happens in front of the client. Only use will test this, so I'm not taking away any stars - yet. I imagine you can order a second or third ring for multiple focus pulls. Just pull one ring off and pop on another. No need to mark, clean, remark and mark again. It would be great if two or three came in the box.The tension on the focus knob is perfect. Not sloppy, loose or wiggly. You can expect great slow pulls using the knob or faster/longer pulls with the handle.I would like to have seen a better lens ring, but the supplied one should work for a while. Again, only use will determine quality.QUICK LOOKPros:- Great build quality.- Dove-tail horizontal adjustment.- knurled knobs instead of lever screws make adjustments easier.- Quick-focus handle snaps on/off- The retaining system holds the rig on the rails preventing falling parts when removing/setting up.- Great friction when pulling focus - keeps it smooth.Cons:- Lens ring could be better, but it works.- Won't reach lenses where the camera may be on a battery grip or elevated for use with a matte box. No height adjustment.- Marker ring can fall off.I RECOMMEND this follow focus to anyone looking to provide that extra help in pulling focus like a professional - and it looks great. It will provide professional results without costing $1,000 or more.NOTE: I suggest making this one of the last things you order when building a rig. Not that it's a bad product, only that you will want to make sure that when mounted to your rig, that it will reach the lens. If you have a tall mount or a camera on a battery grip, you'll need to figure out an alternative mounting system. I've needed to build a second rail tier using a riser and 4" rails to mount my follow focus. That's added weight and cost. I have contacted the manufacturer on this matter and I hope that a timely solution can be reached.Suggestion to the manufacturer:I love the added security of the dove-tail design. Great work overall! However... I would like to see an option for cameras mounted on a battery grip like the Canon 60D (or simply lifted to utilize their matte box).Perhaps making the arm longer and angle steeper or adjustable using the Rosette locking style in conjunction with the dovetail slider to fit more builds.I've had to purchase and build a second mini-rail tier to hold the FF up to engage the lens. This is added weight and cost.I'm pretty sure that this new offering from Filmcity would be warmly welcomed from customers that already enjoy your products.Also, please include measurement and limitations documentation for future consumers.

The Follow focus is useless and can only work with a camera with a low height. It remains short on a cinema camera. There is no way to adjust the height. We can only slide the follow focus gear.It's made with solid aluminum and feels sturdy and strong. But the problem is a faulty design which limits its usage.Do not recommend. Waste of Money.

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