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Publication number: S2153-4980/1
Original instructions: English.
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  • Page 1 Vitec Group plc. We want you to receive Sachtler products that are always state of the art. Therefore we reserve the right to make changes based on technical advances.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Ace Follow Focus........

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Ø39 mm (1.5 in.) (Min lens dia.) Usage Ø15 mm (0.5 in.) LWS rods The Ace Follow Focus is designed for use by professional camera operators to support Friction wheel high-performance lightweight cameras. The Ace Follow Focus must be mounted onto a Ø35 mm (1.4 in.)

  • Page 4: Operating Elements

    When the slide switch is disengaged, the handwheel has infinite rotation. The slide switch is located on the handwheel. Marking disc A marking disc is supplied with the Ace Follow Focus to enable the operator to mark focal reference points. The marking disc is fitted over the handwheel.
  • Page 5 Upper slide bridge When the Ace Follow Focus is mounted on the support rods, the upper slide bridge can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of lens diameters. When the upper slide bridge is in the required position, it is secured in place using the bridge clamp.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembling the friction wheel/drive gear The Ace Follow Focus comes supplied with a Ø35 mm friction wheel and a 50 tooth drive gear. The friction wheel/drive gear is secured to either the front or the rear of the double-sided drive.

  • Page 7: Rotating The Double-Sided Drive

    Rotating the double-sided drive The double-sided drive can be rotated to allow the gear mechanism to move in either direction. To rotate the double-sided drive (see Fig. 4): If fitted, loosen and remove the friction wheel/drive gear that is attached to the shortest side of the double-sided drive [A, B].

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Mounting the Ace Follow Focus To mount the Ace Follow Focus onto camera rods (see Fig. 5): Ensure that the head platform is level and apply both the horizontal and vertical brakes [A]. If required, rotate the bridge clamp clockwise to loosen the lower support rod bridge [B].

  • Page 9: Setting The Hard Stops

    Setting the hard stops Reference points for the maximum and minimum focal distances can be marked on the marking disc. Hard stops allow the operator to set mechanical limits for lenses without them. To set the focal distances (see Fig. 6): Rotate the handwheel to find the start focal point.

  • Page 10: Removing The Ace Follow Focus

    Removing the Ace Follow Focus To remove the Ace Follow Focus from camera rods (see Fig. 7): Ensure that the head platform is level and apply both the horizontal and vertical brakes [A]. Rotate the bridge clamp clockwise to loosen the lower support rod bridge [B].

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Particular attention should be paid to the lower support rod bridge, the double-sided gear drive spindle and the end stop bezels. The marking disc must be removed from the Ace Follow Focus before cleaning. Follow the instructions supplied with the marking pen when cleaning the marking discs.
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