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User manual 

Follow Focus MFC-3(F)  

System 

Version 1.0.1

 

www.vocas.com

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 0500-0030

Page 1: ...User manual Follow Focus MFC 3 F System Version 1 0 1 www vocas com ...

Page 2: ... 0500 0030 4 MFC 3F follow focus 0500 0035 4 Component overview 5 Adjustability 6 Reversing the focus direction 6 Engaging the lens 7 Ergonomics 8 Fine tuning 9 Accessories 10 Available Kits 11 MFC 3 follow focus kit 0500 3030 11 MFC 3F follow focus kit 0500 3035 11 Contact data 12 ...

Page 3: ...on and the F version The MFC 3F has one additional feature over the standard version namely it has an adjustable friction build in Rotating the red dial on the focus knob allows you to fine tune the internal friction of the MFC 3F to your own preference Make your MFC 3 F even more comfortable with extra accessories Before you start to use your new accessory please read these instructions carefully...

Page 4: ... 0500 0295 For use with cylindrical lenses with a focus barrel diameter between 40 mm and 110 mm MFC 3 follow focus 0500 0030 MFC 3 follow focus 0500 0030 Vocas flexible gear ring 0500 0295 This manual MFC 3F follow focus 0500 0035 MFC 3F follow focus 0500 0035 Vocas flexible gear ring 0500 0295 This manual ...

Page 5: ... Vocas Systems B V 5 Component overview Red dial to adjust the friction not in 0500 0030 Swiffel lock 15 mm rail lock Palm support mounting point Focus knob Drive gear ...

Page 6: ...ear grip the lens on the left or right side of the drive gear 1 Loosen the red nut 1 to disengage the MFC 3 from the lens 2 Left side of the gear turn the knob clockwise and the lens will turn counter clockwise In some cases it may be necessary that the knob must be swiveled backwards slightly 3 Right side of the gear turn the knob clockwise and the lens will turn also clockwise 2 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...for this Mount your follow focus on the 15 mm rails by turning the red nut nr 1 counter clock wise open Now you can adjust your follow focus gear to the lens gear nr 2 Turn the red nut clock wise to tighten and lock the bracket If the focus knob doesn t rotate smoothly the pressure on the lens is too high If you feel play it means that you need more pressure on the lens 2 1 85 mm ...

Page 8: ...mics the follow focus knob can be swiveled horizontally pointing more frontwards or more backwards this can be done by loosening the red nut 1 and finding the perfect position for your hand by adjusting a maximum of 40 degrees on both sides Example 1 ...

Page 9: ...he focus knob doesn t rotate smoothly it also can be that the follow focus gear is engaging too many teeth of the lens 1 The fewer the better This can be solved by sliding the MFC 3 along the 15 mm rails to the side of the lens teeth 2 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...0 1330 This palm support for the MFC 3 and MFC 3F makes it possible to focus the lens and support the camera at the same time You no longer have to worry about your camera shaking when you switch from supporting your camera to operating the follow focus Flexible gear ring with 2 movable stops 0500 0295 included Use this gear ring for lenses without any teeth on the focus barrel This gear ring has ...

Page 11: ...is combination of accessories you will have a complete follow focus and handgrip system in one MFC 3 follow focus kit 0500 3030 MFC 3 follow focus 0500 0030 MFC 3 palm support 0500 1330 Separate right hand rosette 0500 1335 Spider plastic handgrip 0830 0031 MFC 3F follow focus kit 0500 3035 MFC 3F follow focus 0500 0035 MFC 3 palm support 0500 1330 Separate right hand rosette 0500 1335 Spider plas...

Page 12: ... Vocas Systems B V 12 Contact data Vocas Systems B V Larenseweg 121 1221 CL Hilversum The Netherlands T 31 0 35 6233707 F 31 0 35 6233997 www vocas com ...

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