Redrock Micro "Captain Stubling" DSLR Bundle - microFollowFocus

Description

The "Captain Stubling" DSLR Bundle With microFollowFocus from Redrock Micro is a bundled kit designed to turn your DSLR hybrid camera into a professional video rig. This model takes its name from its designer, DV Rebel and VFX guru, Stu Maschwitz. Its design reflects his philosophy on shooting: "Put the camera everywhere, stay light, and do it all yourself." It's a lightweight, ultraportable hybrid rig for supporting large, heavy still and cinema-style video-capable DSLRs.

No matter what camera you use, the included microFollowFocus v2 lends your video production the smooth, precise focus control of a big-budget film. The microFollowFocus is incorporated into the rig for precise focus control, and one of the handgrips is moved back on a 4"(10.2 cm) grip rod so the rig can be steadied in both hands while the thumb and forefinger of the left hand control focus. Whether shooting with a fixed-lens camcorder, interchangeable cinema lenses, or a video-capable DSLR, the precision-machined microFollowFocus system provides repeatable, accurate focusing.

The included handlebar clamp and rods create a hand grip support for this compact rig. The included lightweight, low-profile baseplate can be used to connect standard 15 mm rods (60 mm spacing) to the bottom of any DSLR.

Features

Ultra Lightweight & Ultra Portable
The Captain Stubling rig offers a new level of portability and light weight for still and cinema-style shooting rigs. At the heart of this system is the unique patent-pending DSLR baseplate: a lightweight connector to connect the DSLR to 15 mm rails as the backbone of any setup. The DSLR baseplate has set screws to eliminate camera rotation for using accessories such as the microFollowFocus. As a result, full size accessories are avoided, minimising weight without sacrificing features.

Carbon Fibre Rods
All DSLR bundles ship with carbon fibre rods. Redrock's unique process results in precision, incredibly strong rods that are 66% lighter than comparable stainless steel rods.

Future-proof Accessories
This rig is based on cinema standards wherever possible, including the important specs such as 15 mm rails, film pitch gearing, and standard filter sizes. Virtually all components can also be used with video cameras, Red cameras (such as Scarlet) and other DSLRs. This keeps your Redrock gear working for you now and into the future.

microFollowFocus v2

• Completely gear-driven design for slip-free, accurate, and repeatable focus movement
• Unique quick release clamp
• 1:1 gear ratio allows smooth movements for still and motion picture 35 mm lenses
• Adjustable slide-mounting mechanism to fit large range of lens diameters, including video camera lenses
• Interchangeable drive gears including 0.8 film pitch and Fujinon pitch (for Fujinon video lenses)
• Easily switchable to either side of camera
• Optional microLensGears can be quickly attached to existing 35 mm still (SLR) lenses for accurate gearing
• 3D marking disk allows focus marks to be easily viewed by operator or assistant
• Standard Arri-style accessory port in focus wheel for attaching whip, speed crank, etc.
• Industry-standard 15 mm lightweight (60 mm spacing) rod mount (rod support not included with microFollowFocus bundle)
• Optional 19 mm rod clamp adapts microFollowFocus for 19 mm rods for cameras, including the Red ONE
• Optional Fujinon 0.6 pitch drive gear works directly with Fujinon lenses
• Optional reversing gear focuses Nikon and Pentax lenses in the "correct" cinema direction
• Constructed of high quality, machined aircraft-grade aluminium
• Lightweight design
• Sleek Redrock look
• Works great with DV and HDV built-in camera lenses

DSLR Baseplate

• This unit's quick-release, rod-locking system is designed to offer fast attachment and removal
• It includes a locking pin for Nikon and Canon cameras to prevent rotation
• It features a rubber-padded platform
• Professional-grade machined aluminium construction ensures its durability