DO NOT attempt to move the camera by pulling on the O-Focus Ÿ DM handwheel. AVOID overtightening the drive gear onto the lens focus drive. Ÿ ALWAYS use genuine OConnor parts and accessories with the Ÿ O-Focus DM. ALWAYS dismantle when not in use and before transporting. Ÿ...
Features and benefits of your new O-Focus DM The O-Focus Dual Mini, the latest addition to the range of genuine accessories from OConnor, offers a host of inspired and productive features: Ÿ the double-sided follow focus is constructed of lightweight, durable black anodized aluminum Ÿ...
Specification O-Focus DM Photo Set (C1242-0001) Weight of unit (incl. LWS rod bridge, handwheel) ....1.23 lbs (0.56 kg) Weight of bridges (excl. handwheel)....... 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg) Dimensions (excl.
Specification O-Focus DM Cine Set (C1242-0002) Weight of unit (incl. LWS rod bridge, handwheel) ....1.52 lbs (0.69 kg) Weight of bridges (excl. handwheel)....... 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg) Dimensions (excl.
Components Part no. Gear size Lens type index C1241-1700 35 tooth 0.8M 10 mm face Cine eccentric C1241-1600 43 tooth 0.8M 6 mm face Cine CINE handwheel C1241-1800 50 tooth 0.6M 7.5 mm face Canon ENG focus C1241-1900 60 tooth 0.5M 7.5 mm face Fujinon ENG focus C1242-1001 Ø39 mm surface...
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Components index screws O-Focus DM Photo C1242-0001 lock lever lock lever main bridge bridge interlock (with output gears) driver gear lock lever witness marker centric hard-stop handwheel hard-stop slider button LWS rod bridge lock lever (rod bridge) flip-lock rod clamp screw...
Assembly – assembling the bridge Double-sided design Front and back output gears Flip-lock rod clamp lever Assemble the bridges. Slide the LWS rod bridge onto Mount the driver gear. Choose a compatible driver the main bridge. Turn the lock lever clockwise to gear for your lens (see page 10).
mounting the handwheel The O-Focus DM incorporates a Minimal Backlash Mechanism to guarantee precision focus pull with less play and higher accuracy. Note that the assembly instructions apply to both types of handwheel. Push-fit the handwheel firmly onto the main bridge. The handwheel must be fully engaged for the backlash- reducing mechanism to be effective.
For more information about the focal length and diameter of a wide range of camera lenses visit OConnor Labs online at the OConnor website (OConnor > Labs > ‘Lens Diameters’). Mount the O-Focus DM to the lens focus drive.
15 mm or 19 mm studio camera rods (see page 10). For more information about different types of camera rods visit OConnor Labs online at the OConnor website (see OConnor > Labs > ‘Rod Standards Explained’).
setting the focal distances Set the lens focal range for the O-Focus DM Photo. Using a suitable pen mark the reference points for the maximum and minimum focal distances. Hard stops prevent lenses with infinite rotation from being turned too far. The hard stops can also be used as hard focus points for run and gun shooting.
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setting the focal distances Set the focal distances for the O-Focus DM Cine. Using a suitable pen mark the lens focal reference points. The focus throw is optimized for cine lenses to provide a shorter, more exacting focus pull. focus pull Mount the marking disc.
Options and extras For larger camera packages the O-Focus DM can also be used with an optional 70 mm handwheel extension (see page 7 for details). The eye level of the eccentric CFF-1 studio handwheel can be adapted for optimal ‘line of sight’ and for reach. Handwheel extension (70 mm) Note: Adjust the handwheel index up or down...
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