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Axler Hammerhead Follow Focus

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Axler Hammerhead Follow Focus
Key Features
  • For DSLR, Mirrorless, and Cinema Cameras
  • Large Hand Wheel
  • Includes 0.8 MOD Focus Drive Gear
  • Includes Adjustable Lens Gear
For smooth focus adjustments, slot the Axler Hammerhead Follow Focus onto your 15mm LWS rig. With its large hand wheel, built-in adjustable hard stops, a marking disk, and compatibility with 0.8 MOD lens gearing, the Hammerhead enables precise focus pulling on cinema, DSLR, or mirrorless lenses that have a 0.8 MOD lens gear installed (an adjustable lens gear is included in the box). Since a quick release system is implemented at the base of the unit, the Hammerhead can be easily snapped onto 15mm LWS rods without disrupting other mounted accessories, such as matte boxes or lens supports.
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Axler Hammerhead Overview

For smooth focus adjustments, slot the Axler Hammerhead Follow Focus onto your 15mm LWS rig. With its large hand wheel, built-in adjustable hard stops, a marking disk, and compatibility with 0.8 MOD lens gearing, the Hammerhead enables precise focus pulling on cinema, DSLR, or mirrorless lenses that have a 0.8 MOD lens gear installed (an adjustable lens gear is included in the box). Since a quick release system is implemented at the base of the unit, the Hammerhead can be easily snapped onto 15mm LWS rods without disrupting other mounted accessories, such as matte boxes or lens supports.

While follow focus systems are classically employed when a crew is available, the Hammerhead can also be used by solo operators. The marking disk is angled to be visible from both the side and the rear, for a clear line-of-sight from the operator and assistant positions. Assistants can use the ARRI standard accessory port for whips or speed-cranks.

Smooth Focus Adjustment
Boasting a large hand wheel, focus adjustments with the Hammerhead can be smooth and precise. Use the included Allen wrench to adjust the gearbox stiffness to your preference.
Adjustable Hard Stops
Easily repeat focus moves by setting the end stops of the focus move on the hand wheel itself. Flip up the marking index to release the stops so you can reset them for your next shot.
Accommodates Multiple Lens Diameters
Release the bottom thumbscrew while the Hammerhead is locked down on the rods to slide the hand wheel and gearbox to mesh with your lens. The sliding range can accommodate lenses ranging in 20-100mm in diameter.
Switchable Drive Gear
With shorter lenses, connecting the follow focus can be difficult if the lens gear is fixed. The Hammerhead features a side-switchable drive gear, meaning the drive gear can be mounted on the side closer to the camera for working with short lenses commonly found on mirrorless cameras.
Accessory Port
At the center of the hand wheel is an ARRI standard accessory port for whips, cranks, and other accessories, either for the operator or an assistant camera operator.
UPC: 847628597990

Axler Hammerhead Specs

Included Drive Gear
0.8 MOD
Rod Standard
15 mm LWS / 60 mm Spacing (Snap-On)
Number of Sides
Single-Sided
Built-In Hardstops
2, Removable
Witness/Index Mark
Yes
Marking Disk
Yes
Maximum Lens Diameter
4" / 100 mm
Horizontal Movement
3" / 8 cm
Switchable Handwheel Speed
No
Handwheel Accessory Port
Yes
Dimensions
6.5 x 3.5 x 3" / 16.5 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm
Weight
9.2 oz / 260 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.52 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.7 x 9.4 x 3.8"

Axler Hammerhead Reviews

El tornillo de apriete

By Pablo
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2020-01-16

El tornillo de apriete del follow focus es de muy baja calidad . Se rodó en menos de tres meses de uso y no venden el repuesto por separado. Pésima experiencia

Great Product For The Price

By Will Barker
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2017-06-08

This is the first follow focus I've ever purchased and it seems to be great! I've only been able to use it a few time so far and I've found nothing wrong with the product. JUST A HEADS UP TO BEGINNERS LIKE MYSELF. As of now I only have Canon photography lenses and the focus rings on those are slipping, so I am not able to use the hard stops on this follow focus because the focus moves a little bit every time I move the focus dial. I'm looking to buy some Rokinon Cine lenses to combat this problem. So if anyone is looking to buy this and only has photography lenses, keep this in mind!

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Can extra marking disks be purchased separately?

Can extra marking disks be purchased separately?
Asked by: Florian
We do not carry a specifically designed marking disk for this product. Please inquire via [email protected]
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2021-11-02
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