icon account icon cash icon cart icon cart icon search main arrow arrow check icon camera icon light icon audio icon computer icon storage icon discount icon facebook icon twitter icon linkedin icon vimeo icon youtube icon instagram icon google plus icon share icon email icon print icon time icon phone icon email-m icon marker-m icon pdf icon remove icon comment icon out icon-status icon-star icon-switch pie-chart line-chart icon-user icon-user-1 icon-warning expand-arrow-1 expand-arrow-2 icon-upload icon-download icon-none icon-date-scheduled icon-date-available icon-is-hazardous
Header image for article At the Bench: Vocas MFC-2S Follow Focus System

At the Bench: Vocas MFC-2S Follow Focus System

The new MFC-2S follow focus from Vocas incorporates some ingenious capabilities while maintaining the signature Vocas design aesthetic.

The first thing that catches the eye is the wooden element below the focus handle. It is designed to act as a rest for the palm of your hand. Additionally, the swing arm can be positioned to act as a support post for the right hand while the left is used to pull focus. This is a great feature, considering that many of today's popular cameras are more-or-less cube-shaped. Another great feature is that the drive gear can be quickly and easily repositioned as a reverse gear. This is a huge help when using still lenses that have focus oriented in the opposite direction from cine lenses. Watch my video above for a tour of the focus unit and how it interfaces with a camera and a Zeiss compact prime.

Ian McCausland
Technology Specialist, AbelCine LA

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...

Intro image for article At the Bench: Movcam Wireless Lens Control System
Tutorials & Guides
Movcam has released its Dual-Axis Wireless Control System, and what strikes you right away is its modular design and ease of use. The SCU-1 handset features a small LCD screen, which instantly gives the status of critical parameters such as channel and signal strength. Calibrating motors is a one-touch operation.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Bright Tangerine Revolvr Follow Focus
Tutorials & Guides
Recently, I had the opportunity to check out the Bright Tangerine Revolvr follow focus. We sometimes think of these types of tools as pretty basic, despite being indispensable on set.
Intro image for article NAB 2013: Element Technica Lens Control System
Tech News
I stopped by the Element Technica booth to take a look at their new lens control system and motors. Like any wireless FIZ, the Element system consists of a wireless transmitter and receiver, but Element has thrown in a few unique features that really make this standout.