Axler Hammerhead Follow Focus
- For DSLR, Mirrorless, and Cinema Cameras
- Large Hand Wheel
- Includes 0.8 MOD Focus Drive Gear
- Includes Adjustable Lens Gear
SmallRig F60 Modular Follow Focus
- Follow Focus for DSLR/Mirrorless Lenses
- Non-Damping, Forward/Reverse Switch
- 2-Step A/B Stops or 360° Rotation
- Works with Optional Standard Whip/Crank
SmallRig F40 mini Follow Focus
- Lightweight, Compact Follow Focus
- 3.94" 15mm Rod & Rod Clamp are Included
- Adjustable A/B Hard Stops
- Adjustable Focus Gear Ring, 0.8 MOD Gear
Tilta Tiltaing Pocket Follow Focus
- Mounts on 15mm Rod
- 0.8 MOD Gear Included
- Removable Marking Disk
- Includes Hard-Shell Case
FILMCITY HS-2 Follow Focus with Hard Stops
- 15mm Rod Quick Release Clamp
- Integrated A/B Hard Stops
- 0.8 Pitch Gear, 43 Teeth
- Gear Belt Fits 46 to 110mm Lenses
edelkrone FocusONE v2 Follow Focus Unit
- Single Rod-Mounted Follow Focus
- Updated with Adjustable A/B Hard Stops
- Works with Almost Any Diameter Lens
- Precise Marking Disk Aligns with Ring
Wooden Camera Zip Focus Single-Rod Follow Focus (15mm LWS)
- Pivots and Adjusts to Fit Most Lenses
- 1:1 Gear Ratio
- 0.8 MOD and Friction Drive Gears
- Includes 2 Standard Marking Disks
SmallRig F40 mini Follow Focus Kit with 15mm Rod Clamp
- F40 mini Follow Focus, 0.8 MOD Gear
- 15mm Single- and Dual-Rod Clamps
- Snap-On Gear Ring, 3.9" Rod
- Marking Disk, Hard Case
SmallRig F40 mini Follow Focus + Mini Matte Box Kit
- Lightweight, Compact Follow Focus
- Compact Matte Box Weighing Only 3.8 oz
- 3.94" 15mm Rod & Rod Clamp
- Carbon Fiber Box & Top Flag
Wooden Camera Zip Focus Single-Rod Follow Focus (19/15mm Studio)
- Pivots and Adjusts to Fit Most Lenses
- 1:1 Gear Ratio
- 0.8 MOD and Friction Drive Gears
- Includes 2 Standard Marking Disks
Tilta FF-T03 15mm Follow Focus with Hard Stops
- For 15mm Rod Support Systems
- 2 x Hard Stops
- Adjustable Tension Control
- Anodized Aluminum Alloy Construction
Vocas MFC-2 Follow Focus Kit for DSLR & ENG Lenses with 1:1 Gear Ratio (Basic)
- For DSLR and ENG-Style Lenses
- Includes 0.8 MOD Focus Drive Gear
- Adjustable Lens Gear
- Reversible Rotation Direction
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
ARRI Mini Follow Focus MFF-2 Cine Set
- Single 15mm Rod-Mounted Follow Focus
- 2:1 Gear Ratio Suits Cine-Style Lenses
- Works with Larger Primes & 35mm Zooms
- Enables Accurate Focus Markings
ARRI Mini Follow Focus Cine Hard Stop Set
- Hard Stop Focus Knob with Marking Disk
- Mini Follow Focus MFF-2 Cine Base
- Follow Focus Gear
YELANGU F1 Follow Focus Unit
- Mounts onto 15mm Rod System
- 0.8 Pitch Drive Gear
- For 52 to 86mm DSLR Lenses
Cavision RFD15BM Basic Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus for Film Cine Lens
- Entirely Geared Transmission
- Removable Marking Plate
- Dual Focus/Zoom Control Option
- Compact & Lightweight
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
Cavision RFD15BC Basic Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus for Canon Lens
- Entirely Geared Transmission
- Removable Marking Plate
- Dual Focus/Zoom Control Option
- Compact & Lightweight
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
Cavision RFD15BF Basic Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus for Fujinon Lens
- Compatible w/Cavision Gear Rings
- Entirely Geared Transmission
- Removable Marking Plate
- Dual Focus/Zoom Control Option
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
edelkrone FocusONE Follow Focus Unit
- Single 15mm Rod-Mounted Follow Focus
- Adjustable Handwheel Position
- Works with Almost Any Diameter Lens
- Focus Marks Visible to Camera Operator
Opteka FF220 Rail-Free Reversible Follow Focus for DSLR & Video Cameras
YELANGU F3 Follow Focus Unit with Hard Stops
- Mounts onto 15mm Rod System
- 0.8 Pitch Drive Gear
- A/B Hard Stops
- For 52 to 86mm DSLR Lenses
Neewer PG001 Mini Follow Focus with A/B Stops
- Smooth Manual Focus
- Can Adjust A/B Focal Length for Zooming
- 15mm Rod to Attach Light to Camera Cage
- Use Optional Lens up to 114mm Diameter
Leofoto LFF-01 Mini Follow Focus
- Mini Follow Focus with 15mm Rod & Clamp
- Rotates 360°
- 0.8 MOD Gear Included
- Removable Marking Disk
Movo Photo FX2 Follow Focus System with 3 Lens Gear Rings
- 15mm Rod-Mount Design, Made of Aluminum
- Vertically/Horizontally Adjustable
- Left-/Right-Side Mounting
- Two Hard Stops; Magnetic Marking Disc
Cavision RFD15SM Advanced Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus for Film Cine Lens
- Variable Arm Positioning
- Entirely Geared Transmission
- Removable Marking Plate
- Compact & Lightweight
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
Cavision RFD15SC Advanced Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus for Canon Lens
- Variable Arm Positioning
- Entirely Geared Transmission
- Removable Marking Plate
- Compact & Lightweight
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
Cavision RFD15SF Advanced Mini Single Wheel Follow Focus for Fujinon Lens
- Compatible w/Cavision Gear Rings
- Variable Arm Positioning
- Entirely Geared Transmission
- Removable Marking Plate
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
LanParte FF-03 Lightweight Mini Follow Focus
- Single 15mm Rod Mount Design
- A/B Hard Stop Screws
- Releasable Hard Stop
- Interchangeable 0.8 MOD Gear
- This item cannot be canceled or returned.
Quick Guide to Follow Focus Systems
Use a follow focus during filming for precise and smooth focus transition while the camera is rolling. Commonly used with film and broadcast cameras, this lens attachment makes racking or pulling focus easier. Like other pro video lens attachments and adapters, it mounts on camera lenses via the focus ring.
What's Follow Focus?
Follow focus allows camera operators fine-tuned control of focus rings. Although most professional cameras have autofocus capability, it can be inconsistent when following the action on set. While you can directly turn the lens rings, this is often cumbersome and sometimes impossible with rigged cameras. Follow focus makes focus control convenient whether you’re using a DSLR or a cinema camera.
Why Use a Follow Focus System?
Adjusting a lens ring by hand is more difficult as it forces you to position your hand perpendicular to the camera body. It’s also difficult to rotate cine lenses smoothly beyond 360 degrees by hand. With follow focus systems, your hand lies parallel to the camera, and it’s easier to turn the lens ring beyond one complete rotation. Another reason to go with a focus controller is to avoid bumping the camera when turning the lens ring. Slight bumps introduce vibration and produce shaky footage. This effect is more pronounced with lighter cameras.
How Follow Focus Systems Work
A follow focus system has a wheel that connects to a knob on one end and a gear ring on the other. The gear ring wraps tightly around a camera lens and locks around its teeth. While cine lenses have such teeth on their rings, DSLR lenses lack them. However, you can find suitable camera accessories that make DSLR and mirrorless cameras compatible. These are cine-style professional video follow focus lens gear rings for interchangeable lenses.
Turning the knob moves the wheel, which spins the gear ring and then the ring on the camera lens. A white disc placed between the wheel and the knob remains stationary. Its purpose is to mark down preset distances that the operator needs to rack for each scene.
Follow Focus Rigs
This setup provides a framework for mounting a focus controller onto cameras. For example, there are shoulder rigs with integrated motorized control systems. This camera gear has control switches in the handle where an operator can easily reach them. Some rigs have zoom and focus controls driven by two motorized wheels that attach to lenses. These independently adjust zoom and focus during filming.
Improve the production value of your videos by using a controller to keep subjects in sharp focus at all times. Visit B&H Photo and Video to find a wide selection of follow focus systems for DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema cameras.