Mini Follow Focus

I have a tiny rig built around the a7c. Most of the time I just use the a7c in auto mode by itself, but occasionally I want monitors, grips, etc I actually rarely use a follow focus so I didn't want to invest in something expensive. I also wanted something super compact and simple. When I saw this on sale at $85 I bought it, not expecting much. But I was surprised. It came well packed, includes a nato rail to 15mm rod adaptor. Installation on my set up is super simple. I had it underneath the lens. The follow focus comes with an elbow piece that I don't need. It came off easily so basically the follow focus is one solid piece that is mounts directly to my 15mm rod and is very sturdy. The wheel turns smoothly without any catch. It's well damp with just a trace of backlash. Fit and finish is excellent. The stops are simple and works perfectly. Overall, it's excellent at the $85 price. Some may want to have a case included like the tilta version. I can see how that's useful. But on my rig, it's so tiny, I just leave it on the rod so no case needed. But it'd be nice to at least have a case for sale for those needing one.

I just picked this up on black friday. I've put it on a smallrig cage for a BMPCC 6K Pro. You will need to use underside rails (like for a v-mount setup) if you want to mount this on the right-hand side of that camera. The included rail setup won't reach the lens. I'm sure it works fine for the left-hand side, but I already have a handle mounted there. In any case, it works great. The action is very smooth, the wood-grain is nice and matches my wood-grain smallrig handles. The white marking ring does feel like cheap plastic like people have mentioned, but it's intended to be used with dry-erase markers for color-coding your focus positions, so shiny white plastic is perfect for that. If you don't like it, you can just pop it off instead for a cleaner black and wood look. The articulation of the configuration is impressive, and it all holds together well when tightened. If you're on a budget, the smallrig mini FF is usually around half the cost of this one, I just splurged to keep my wood-grain aesthetic going. Basically this is a quality product and the only downside is the price. Get it on sale if you can!

A must have piece of kit, and you could do worse than buying from Smallrig. Solid design, fits snuggly on the rail, easy smooth turning with locking screws to hard stop you at your focus points for pulling in and out, and has a little ring you can mark on if you need multiple reference points. The grip is perfect, never slips, never feels like it's gummy or weird in my hand. The gear meshes perfectly with cinema lenses that are anticipating that sort of thing, but if you're using something that doesn't have that, smallrig has you covered with a band that wraps around your lense to give you that traction ad well as a rubber ring that can fit over the gear itself to track onto grippy surfaces around photo lenses. It offers just enough resistance to let you know it's there, but not enough to keep you from switching focus fast during action scenes or filming sports. Over, great value.

The SmallRig F60 is well made however, it has a small bit of play in the gear box which makes it a little hard to make accurate focus pulls. I have two F40 follow focus and they have no play in the gear box.

Ultralight, easy to use, easy to mark and set stops (or not if you don't want to). Stays in place well. I've been very pleased and haven't found any issues. The wheel is plastic and you can get multiple sizes depending on your lens size and focus throw distances. It comes with a plastic hard case with moulded insert, which comes in very handy and protects it in storage and travel.

Makes for a cool looking addition to my cinema rig. makes it easier to focus the lens. glad i bought.

Great functionality for the price. Very versatile, Wonderful to have with you in your everyday gear pack as a just in case or a backup. Does require some small screw tightening on occasion, also the device has the ability to change the gear sides depending on the lens or setup. The cap that covers the unused side will eventually become useless when the little o-ring gets lost or wears out. This size is very difficult to find and SmallRig wasn't able to help me replace it. The device is still perfectly usable but the cap cover will no longer able to stay attached.

I like to try and nail rack focusing between subjects and it’s a pain in the neck without a follow focus. This one is perfect for my setup. It’s compact, relatively inexpensive, and sturdy. I can always tell if I didn’t have my following focus for a shoot because there’s a slight shake when I change subjects. I added a short video demo so you can see how the follow focus allow you to see exactly how far you need to turn the lens to nail a rack focus. I like that it came with its own short rail. Saved me a few bucks.

Works great, great quality, and amazing customer service. Love the option to flip the wheel so you can always zoom the same way.

Es un producto excelente. Llego a tiempo y muy bien empacado. Muy recomendable.

Es un buen producto, funciona correctamente, pero destaco muy especialmente el apoyo que tiene en la parte inferior, eso le convierte en un follow focus mucho mas cómodo que los de la competencia.

I’m thrilled to share my positive experience with the SMALLRIG Mini Follow Focus! This remarkable product has truly elevated my filmmaking journey. Its compact design and smooth operation make focusing a breeze, allowing me to capture those critical shots with precision and ease. The build quality is exceptional, showcasing SMALLRIG’s commitment to delivering top-notch gear. Whether I’m working on a professional shoot or a personal project, the Mini Follow Focus has become an indispensable tool in my kit. Kudos to SMALLRIG for creating such an outstanding product that enhances my creative process. Highly recommended!

Matos incroyablement bien pensé et bien fini. Recommandé.