What's Follow-Focus?

[phillipb]

Could someone please enlighten me on what this is?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Novaflex-400mm-F ... dZViewItem

[Matt. K]

Strictly speaking follow focus is a term used to describe adjusting the focus manually whilst following a moving subject. In the sense of the Ebay advertisement it means it's a manual focus lens. A very tricky way to put it though. Notice that he posts no images to show the rear of the lens so that we can see the autofocus connectors?

[sirhc55]

From a very vague recollection this particular lens enables you to focus with the gun type trigger - in its day a very innovative idea. Mind you, my memory may be incorrect

[Matt. K]

Chris
I think you are right. Focus by pulling the trigger. I confused it with a similar setup where the trigger was hooked by cable release to the shutter. I guess this setup is as ungainly to use as it looks.

[sirhc55]

Chris
I think you are right. Focus by pulling the trigger. I confused it with a similar setup where the trigger was hooked by cable release to the shutter. I guess this setup is as ungainly to use as it looks.

Must admit that I prefer the Uzi

[Glen]

That lens could get you into a lot of trouble in the present climate. I wouldn't be taking photos of Howard and Bush with it now. You would look like swiss cheese before you got a shot off

[rooboy]

Wow, that thing makes the Photosniper seem like a child's toy

$20 says you'd be shot dead within minutes of taking it out doors (note, please don't try this, I'm not that short of cash )

[birddog114]

Our little Johnny needs one, to show it off to Mr Bush in his recently holiday trip in the USA.

PhilipB,
Get and show it off to your Local Commander Copper.