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Fotga Upgrade DP500IIS Follow Focus Quick Rlease Dampen A/B Hard Stop with Gear Ring Belt for Canon 5DII III 7D Nikon D90 Panasonic GH1 DSLR
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Questions & Answers
.........no. the speed crank is not included.... ....but It's a great follow focus, for the price...
By Edmund Laube on August 14, 2017
Yes, it will work for any lens. Just be sure that you've turned off Auto Focus - and switch it to manual; and switch off the IS if it's on a tripod. The lens gear is an adjustable belt, so it is easy to adjust to fit your focus ring.
By Anthony M on May 1, 2018
Can't say cause mine went on a Nikon, but very nice piece of gear all anodize and well made
By David M Rowbotham on March 16, 2018
I don't see why not. It's adjustable, so it can work with most glass sizes. I've used mine with several prime lenses.
By Terry Gray on March 11, 2018
It will work if your lenses have gear teeth.
By Seerveld M. on March 9, 2018
we do not test this but it should work with the lens,or you can return it to us for full refund, thanks
By Vulcan on March 4, 2018
Yes, inconsistency is the main reason I returned it. Having any inconsistency in a follow focus is a complete deal breaker because it can throw off your pulls. I purchased the DFocus V4 and found that it was the best of the lower cost units out there. The Lanparte is excellent if you want a smooth damped feel, but it c… see more Yes, inconsistency is the main reason I returned it. Having any inconsistency in a follow focus is a complete deal breaker because it can throw off your pulls. I purchased the DFocus V4 and found that it was the best of the lower cost units out there. The Lanparte is excellent if you want a smooth damped feel, but it costs more money. see less
By Benton on January 8, 2018
it would be a good idea to get the extra large gears to make up for the extra height!
By hungrylens on December 2, 2017
As long as you have 15 mm rails for your camera, this unit is good to go. It comes with one adjustable follow focus ring, and if you're using stills lenses, you might want to get the hard plastic large radius follow focus gears.
By Charles McDowell on November 8, 2017
BonGiorno, You need to provide info on what you have already. Do you have rails? RedRock sells gears for your lenses. Determine the circumference and buy accordingly. I needed the A and B gears from RedRock, purchased through B and H in New York.
By TRONICS-INSTRUCTOR on September 27, 2017
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Write a Customer ReviewBy i***y
August 30, 2017
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August 1, 2017
By ira stubbs
July 27, 2017
This follow focus definitely passed any expectations that i had when i was buying it . Its really tight, solid and smooth and looks really slick also . It's all metal except for the marker ring and gear . If you are considering buying a follow focus from a big name store that costs 3 times the price , don't do it . The hard stops and the quick release are well worth the extra money . seriously ....... just buy it ! PS..... BE AWARE! that those 3 gears that are in the advertisement DO NOT come with it . False advertisement isn't acceptable in any way and I had no choice but to knock off a star for that alone , almost knocked off 2 .
By Dave
July 18, 2017
This follow focus is surprisingly good for being a knock off version of some of the more reputable brands. I purchased the DP500IIS, which features an all aluminum build. Read your product description carefully, as I hear some of these are plastic. This one is sturdy and has a good feel to it. I rated this 4 out of 5 because it only came with one hard stop (instead of 2) and the whole system seemed haphazardly placed in the box and shipped, despite the custom molded interior of the box.
By Ishaka Shango
July 14, 2017
By T. Boutwell
July 5, 2017
This thing is amazing...for the price it rocks with no play in the gearing at all. The ONLY fault I have found with it so far is the blue pins are prone to falling out if you don't keep an eye on them and keep them tightened. I just remove them and keep them in a pouch until I have a shot that requires using them.
By Jay
June 26, 2017
I am very happy with mine, the quick release is really well made! Super easy to put it on and take off or adjust, It doesnt slip or jump teeth when used correctly, I do wish it had slightly more resistance on the wheel as it turns almost too easily and be careful with the pins they fall out alot when they arent tightened down but all in all this a awesome addition to my camera setup.
By Pat
June 15, 2017
The first follow focus I bought was the: "New Kamerar FF-3 Follow Focus w/ 15mm Quick Release Rods Clamp" Having never owned one, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it wasn't very smooth, had some play in it, and made a very slight,weird noise when turning it. Not to mention that with only one rail holding it, it tended to twist when turned so that only half of the teeth (across) was touching. I figured there HAD to be something better for nearly the same price and this FOTGA DP500IIS is IT! REALLY smooth, NO play in it at all, ROCK solid and EASY mounting. REALLY easy to adjust also. The stops are an even bigger bonus! It's unreal how nice this thing is compared to the Kamerar. The only complaint is that my lens gear wrap (the teeth part) broke as I was trying to put it on my lens. I think I must have gotten a lemon because I did not pull very hard trying to snug it up around the lens before inserting it into it's own teeth and the little plastic part broke near the pins before I ever got to use it, so that is either REALLY cheaply made, or I got a bad one. Fortunately I had purchased another one of these as an extra and it worked perfectly and is of better quality: Fotodiox Replacement Gear Ring Belt for DSLR Follow Focus Rig, Fits lens with 60-105mm Diameter. I also got the Crank for it as well and that makes this even better. I couldn't be happier with it. I may contact the manufacturer and see what they say about the gear belt, but either way, I'm keeping it!
By Terry
June 6, 2017
I have this version and version 3. This version is really good, but if your budget allows it, spend the extra money and get the newer one. There might be even a newer one than 3... This unit is very solid and pretty darn accurate. You probably won't notice if you re-pull focus only a few times. If you keep reshooting, you may notice a slight shift in focus. Probably not noticeable in 1080p, but could be in 4k. You may never notice the difference in real world use, but since I have both, it is noticeably different. Plus, the better one comes with more accessories such as gears and a handle. That makes it pay much a wash in price. Did I mention this one is heavier? I will say that the dampening on this unit is superior to the 3. So that it's a solid win for this unit. I mean not even close. By no means is this a bad unit. It is really nice for even twice the price. Just testing it against the other newer version scorres a difference in testing situations, not necessarily real world use.
By Manly Stuwart
May 31, 2017
By Max Raboil
May 23, 2017
By o***C
May 19, 2017
I added this to my rig to begin filming an independent film. I added the Fotga standard 12mmx12mm follow focus speed knob and the combination of the two made it very easy for me to adjust my focus during shots. I found the grip and the unit itself to be very well made and it was VERY ACCURATE. I'm giving this 4 stars for two reasons: 1. After about a month of heavy use one of the stop screws fell out, making that feature useless. There needs to be a better mechanism for keeping the stops in place as they gradually loosen and it's just impractical to expect someone to be constantly checking them while shooting. 2. It started making an irritable squeaking noise while the focus was adjusted. I did not know how to stop it, and probably over lubricated the gears. The squeak lessened but never went away and though it was subtle enough that it did not affect filming, it was a very frustrating issue.
By Sharky7566
May 8, 2017
item received with one of the focus limit screws missing. Tried to see if the remaining focus limit screw would fit and the hole seems to be stripped. I ordered a replacent set of screws since i did not set the follow focus up for use until after the return date had expired. If it works, then all is well. But the bottom line is that for $170.00, this thing should have worked out of the box. The quality control is severly lacking with this unit. I will update my post after i have received the replacement screws in a few days. I'am using this on the Edelkrone pocket rig rails. It feels solid and the focus knob is smooth. The tension screw doesn't make a huge difference in my opinion. I can barely tell the difference. I just feel as if i should not have purchased this follow focus. I regret this purchase.
By Leo Mahoney
May 3, 2017
By Russell Thomas
April 27, 2017
By S Saldivar
April 27, 2017
By Seerveld M.
April 25, 2017
By Brad M.
April 22, 2017
By Wunz Again
April 18, 2017
Solid build, smooth action, no play, widely adjustable components, and even thing like the removable marking disc and switchable gears really make this one of my favorite film gear purchases EVER. It should be said that I am a video professional and have been around a wide range of productions and production budgets. I've seen/used a plethora of different implementations to aid focus and focus-pulling; from Zacuto & Lanparte down to Cowboy Studio and even a series of rubber bands. In my wanderings THIS follow focus is HANDS DOWN THE BEST FOR THE PRICE!!! Unless you just have money to loose, don't waste your money on anything more expensive and don't wast your money on anything less expensive! This is my first experience with Fotga's offerings, but based on my experience with this product I will certainly be keeping Fotga in mind for other gear!
By Mic K
April 13, 2017
I shopped around quite a bit for a quality, low cost follow focus. Most of the chinese built follow focus' out there are really junky. But I stumbled across one of these in a booth at NAB last year. When I saw that it was so affordable I decided to give a try and can say that I LOVE this follow focus. • The follow focus mechanism is solid with no perceivable internal backlash in the gearing on my unit. • The build quality and machining seems very good all around. • The quick release mechanism is great and well worth a few extra bucks! It can save many minutes of valuable time on set, to be able to change the position of the follow focus on your rig without having to take the whole front of your rig apart. • The hard stops work well, and the adjustable reference point and removable magnetic marking ring are all features that put this unit in the same class as higher priced name-brand units that cost a thousand dollars more. Downsides...? • The only thing you should be aware of is that the blue set screws for the hard stops have a tendency to vibrate out while you are transporting the unit (in an airplane or car.) I fixed the issue by applying a tiny amount of a some "VC-3" threadmate fluid onto the screws. You could also probably use a tiny bit of a thick silicone lubricant and achieve the same result. This is a excellent product in a field that is full of plasticy junk.
