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First test with Canon XL H1 and SGPro 35mm Adapter

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First test of the SGPro Adapter.

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Shiv Kumar

July 27, 2008 04:26 AM

Bill,

Unless the mount on the SGPro is loose you should be able to rack focus without a shake. The problem most likely is due to either a weak/low quality tripod or the camera mount. You don't mention the camera or tripod in the equipment list for this video so I don't know what you're using.

I'd check all of these aspects before going in for a follow focus. Take a look on this video on mine. I've used the Letus35 Extreme but the concept is the same. I do a lok of focus pulling in this one.
http://exposureroom.com/4c0151e5f72941f682d49eca99ed7e4a/
This other one is full has a lot of focus pulling as well.
http://exposureroom.com/73452bc34f444b979b64137cb94c7acb/

Edit:
Sorry I see your title now. However, for people to find your video by equipment, it's important to add equipment to the list of equipment for this video. Also be sure to include the 35mm adapter.

Bill Graham

July 27, 2008 04:40 AM

Hi, Shiv,

Thanks for taking the time to send me your comments. You're right about the tripod. It's a vinten 501 and not beefy enough to hold the XL H1 rig steady, but it's easier for me to haul a FFU than a 50 Kg tripod.

You've got some nice video. There are some great images in the storytelling one.

Bill

Shiv Kumar

July 27, 2008 06:18 AM

Hi Bill,

A follow focus system requires a VERY sturdy rig (and rails). The purpose of a follow focus is to simulate what a focus puller is used to on a "big" rig, where the camera man is sitting too far away from the lens and has to keep his eye on the view finder and move the camera etc. and can can't possibly also to the job of a focus puller (since it's all manual focus) and not just the rack focus parts.

A follow focus system does not isolate the camera (and rig) from shakes and vibrations. I suggest you try before you buy, but thought I should clear up the misconception (that I think you seem to have).

A good tripod that can hold the weight of your camera, adapter and lens and rails is a must. Without one, you're going to feel very limited at what you can do. I say this because I learnt the hard way myself. So I suggest you look at buying a really good tripod. The carbon fiber ones are really light, but more expensive.

Oh, and yes, it never ends :).

Bill Graham

July 27, 2008 08:36 AM

Hi, Shiv,

The adapter is on rails as you say and no, the FFU does not isolate the camera, but, you can use a whip which is kinda like the old cable shutter release on 35mm SLRs. See http://store.zacuto.com/product.php?productid=43&cat=0&page=1