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USER MANUAL Cine Follow Focus One OConnor

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Contents

Caution 2

The Cine Follow Focus One 4

Specification 5

In the box....6

Accessories 7

Components 9

Assembly

repositioning the lock levers....10

mounting the swing arm & drive gear.... 11

mounting the handwheel 12

mounting onto the camera rods 13

engaging the drive gear....14

markings discs & witness marker. 16

Dismounting 17

Storage 18

OConnor Offices worldwide....19

The Cine Follow Focus One

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Specification

Cine Follow Focus One (C1241-0001)

Weight (incl. main bridge, studio rod, handwheel)....1.83 lbs (0.83 kg)

Weight of handwheel 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 11 x 5.5 x 5.1 in. (280 x 140 x 130 mm)

Dimensions of Cine handwheel ....04 x 3.2 in. (∅102 x 81 mm)

Gear attachment

Positioning of driver gear....swing arm, dovetail slide

Driver gear coupling .... standard serrated star

Module coupling system .... backlash-free

Drive ratio 35:19 (1:1.84)

Lenses

Maximum lens diameter ....0182 mm

Rod system compatibility

for standard camera rods .... studio 15 / 19 mm

Specifications are subject to change without notice

In the box

Marking Discs (10 pack) C1241-1530 Main Bridge C1241-1400 Studio Rod Bridge C1241-1300 Swing Arm C1241-1200

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CFF-1 Studio Handwheel (full-size offset knob)
C1241-1100

Accessories

Drive Gears

43 tooth C1241-1600

35 tooth C1241-1700

50 tooth C1241-1800

60 tooth C1241-1900

Matching OConnor accessories:

Studio rod bridge

C1241-1300 (depending on lens)

Handwheel (for double-sided use)

C1241-1100 (Cine)

C1242-1100 (Photo)

Handwheel extension (70 mm)

C1241-1500

"Glow-in-the-dark" marking disc

C1241-2117 (single disc, large)

C1241-1531 (10 pack, large)

Part No.	Drive Gear	Lens
C1241-1600	Driver Gear 43 tooth 0.8M 6 mm face	Cine
C1241-1700	Driver Gear 35 tooth 0.8M 10 mm face	Cine
C1241-1900	Driver Gear 60 tooth 0.5M 7.5 mm face	Canon ENG focus
C1241-1800	Driver Gear 50 tooth 0.6M 7.5 mm face	Fujinon ENG focus

Foam insert for Storm Case iM2200 C1241-2126

Caution

• DO NOT attempt to move the camera by pulling on the Cine Follow Focus One handwheel.
  • DO NOT hang heavy items over the handwheel.
• AVOID overtightening the drive gear onto the lens focus drive.
• ALWAYS use genuine OConnor parts and accessories with the Cine Follow Focus One.
• NEVER use solvents or oil-based cleaners to clean the Cine Follow Focus One. Use mild detergents only. Wipe surfaces with a damp, lint-free cloth.
  • ALWAYS dismantle when not in use and before transporting.

Components

index CFF-1 handwheel lock lever main bridge drive gear swing arm witness marker lock lever rod clamp lock lever studio rod bridge marking disc

repositioning the lock levers

1 Slide the studio rod bridge onto the main bridge.

To reposition the lock levers:
a

Pull the lock lever towards you.

studio rod bridge

b

Rotate the lock lever to the correct position.

2 Secure the studio rod bridge using the two lock levers.

When locked, the lock lever must not obscure the path of the camera rod.

C

Push the lock lever to secure into position.

mounting the swing arm & drive gear

HOLD PUSH FIT

3 Ensure that the teeth on the swing arm and main bridge interlock. Firmly hold the top of the swing arm (where the drive gear fits) whilst tightening the knurled screw.

Note: The swing arm can be mounted on either side of the main bridge.

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4 Select the correct gear for the lens in use. Ensure that the teeth on the drive gear and swing arm interlock. Secure by tightening the knurled screw on the drive gear.

Note: The drive gear can be mounted on either side of the swing arm.

mounting the handwheel

5 Push the handwheel firmly into the end of the main bridge. PUSH FIT

6
Hold the handwheel firmly in position at the end of the main bridge and secure using the lock lever.

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Important note:
Ensure that you can clearly see the witness marker. Mount the handwheel in either position.

mounting onto camera rods

7

Place the Cine Follow Focus One onto the camera rods so that the drive gear is adjacent to the lens focus drive. Secure into position using the knurled screws at the end of the studio rod bridge.

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The Cine Follow Focus One can be mounted from camera rods suspended above the camera.

engaging the drive gear

8

Loosen the lock lever securing the swing arm in position.

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Note: If the swing arm is mounted on the back of the main bridge, as shown, turn the lock lever clockwise to loosen the swing arm. If the swing arm is mounted on the front of the main bridge, turn the lock lever counterclockwise to loosen the swing arm.

9

Position the swing arm, so that the drive gear engages with the lens focus drive. Secure the swing arm into position using the lock lever.

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Note: The drive gear can be positioned above or below the lens depending on your camera setup.

10

Turn the handwheel. Ensure that the drive gear engages and drives the lens focus drive.

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marking discs & witness mark

Set the focal distances for the Cine Follow Focus One. Using a suitable pen mark the lens focal reference points on the marking disc. The handwheel is supplied ready with a marking disc.

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To remove the marking disc:

Pull the marking disc off the handwheel.

To replace the marking disc:

a Ensure that the cutout on the marking disc is aligned with the point on the handwheel.
b Slide the marking disc over the handwheel and push into position, until it clicks.

To move the witness mark:

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a Loosen the index on top of the witness mark.

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b Rotate the witness mark to the focus point on the marking disc. Secure into position by tightening the index.

CAUTION: Always remove the marking disc before cleaning. Do not use solvents on the CFF-1. Follow the instructions supplied with the marking pen when cleaning the marking discs.

Dismounting

1

Loosen the lock lever on the swing arm to disengage the drive gear from the lens focus drive. Position the drive gear away from the lens and secure using the lock lever.

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2

Loosen the knurled screws at the end of the studio rod bridge to release the rod clamps.

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3

Lift the Cine Follow Focus One off the camera rods.

Note: If the swing arm is mounted on the front of the main bridge, turn the lock lever counterclockwise to loosen the swing arm.

Storage

1

Remove the drive gear from the swing arm.

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2

Loosen the lock lever securing the swing arm and fold the swing arm down onto the main bridge.

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4

Carefully place the components into the foam insert provided.

3

Remove the handwheel(s) by loosening the lock lever at the back of the handwheel and sliding the handwheel free from the main bridge.

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To prevent damage, always store the Cine Follow Focus One in a solid case when not in use.

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