oConnor CFF-1 Pro Kit User manual

CFF-1 Pro Kit
CFF-1
Pro Kit
Part No. C1241-0003
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Contents
The Cine Follow Focus One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
In the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assembly
repositioning the lock levers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
mounting the swing arm & drive gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
mounting the handwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
mounting onto the camera rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
engaging the drive gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
markings discs & witness marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
mounting the flexi-drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
mounting the crank handle & extension bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dismounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance
adjusting the handwheel tension belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Cine Follow Focus One
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Specification
CFF-1- Pro Kit
C1241-0003
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ø182 mm
Rod system compatibility
for standard camera rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15mm LWS, studio 15mm/19 mm
ight (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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ø4 x 3.2 in. (Ø102 x 81 mm)
Gear attachment
Positioning of driver gear
We reserve the right to alter specifications or change materials where absolutely necessary.
and images shown are as accurate as modern reproduction methods will allow. No liability can be accepted for any variation.
All sizes or images shown throughout this publication are approximate

Specification
CFF-1- Pro Kit
C1241-0003
Dimensions of the handwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions of the hand grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shaft assembly
Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crank handle
Rod system compatibility
for standard camera rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15mm LWS
Handwheel extension
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 mm
Flexi-drive
Ø2.9 x 1.5 in. (Ø74 x 39.5 mm)
Ø1.9 x 3.2 in. (Ø48 x 82.3 mm)
12.4 in. (316 mm)
Ø0.78 in. (20 mm)
Dimensions (LxW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 x 2.2 in. (118 x 56 mm)
Ø0.78 in. (20 mm)
Square drive socket diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Square drive socket diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In the box
CFF-1 Studio Handwheel
(full-size offset knob)
C1241-1100
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 - Pro Kit
C1241-0003

In the box
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Handwheel Extension
C1241-1500
Shaft Assembly
C1241-1515 Flexi-drive Handwheel
C1241-1514
15mm LWS Rod Bridge
C1241-1540
Hand Grip
C1241-1516
Crank Handle
C1241-1520
Flexidrive Assembly Kit:
Handwheel
C1241-1514
Shaft Assembly
C1241-1515
Hand Grip
C1241-1516
Storm Case
(including foam insert)
C1241-1850
CFF-1 - Pro Kit
C1241-0003

43 tooth
C1241-1600
35 tooth
C1241-1700
50 tooth
C1241-1800
60 tooth
C1241-1900
Drive Gears
Part No. Drive Gear Lens
C1241-1600
C1241-1700
C1241-1900
C1241-1800
Cine
Cine
Canon ENG focus
Fujinon ENG focus
Driver Gear 43 tooth 0.8M 6 mm face
Driver Gear 35 tooth 0.8M 10 mm face
Driver Gear 60 tooth 0.5M 7.5 mm face
Driver Gear 50 tooth 0.6M 7.5 mm face
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)
Accessories
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Storm Case
(including foam insert)
C1241-1850

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DO NOT
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.
attempt to move the camera by pulling on the Cine Follow Focus
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Caution
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Components
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witness marker
marking disc
drive gear
swing arm
main bridge
studio rod bridge
CFF-1
handwheel
lock lever
rod clamp
lock lever
lock lever
index

repositioning the lock levers
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Slide the studio rod bridge*
onto the main bridge.
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2Secure the studio rod bridge
using the two lock levers.
Pull the lock lever
towards you.
a
To reposition the lock levers:
Rotate the lock lever
to the correct position.
b
Push the lock lever
to secure into position.
c
When locked, the lock
lever must not obscure
the path of the camera rod.
* The studio rod bridge is displayed throughout
this user guide for illustrative purposes only.

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mounting the swing arm & drive gear
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HOLD
PUSH
FIT
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.
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.

Important note:
Ensure that you can clearly see
the witness marker. Mount the
handwheel in either position.
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mounting the handwheel
5Push the handwheel firmly into
the end of the main bridge.
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PUSH
FIT
Hold the handwheel firmly
in position at the end of the
main bridge and secure
using the lock lever.

mounting onto camera rods
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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
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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.
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.
Loosen the lock lever securing the
swing arm in position.

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Note:
The drive gear can be positioned
above or below the lens depending
on your camera setup.
Turn the handwheel. Ensure that the drive gear
engages and drives the lens focus drive.
engaging the drive gear

marking discs & witness mark
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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:
b Rotate the witness
mark to the focus
point on the marking
disc. Secure into
position by tightening
the index.
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.
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.
a Loosen the index on
top of the witness
mark.

mounting the flexi-drive
To Mount the flexi-drive:
Mount the flexi-drive to the Cine Follow Focus One to
enable the focus to be adjusted quickly and easily. The
flexi-drive assembly comprises a handwheel, hand grip
and shaft.
To assemble the flexi-drive:
Connect the handwheel, hand
grip and shaft assembly together
by the 12mm square drive.
Connect the end of the
flexi-drive to the Cine
Follow Focus One
handwheel.
Adjust the focus using the flexi-drive:
Hold the hand grip and rotate
the flexi-drive handwheel.
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Always ensure that the flexi-drive is free from
grease and dirt, before and after use.
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mounting the crank handle & extension bar
Mount the crank handle to the Cine Follow Focus
One to enable the focus to be adjusted with
minimum effort.
To mount the crank handle:
Connect the crank
handle to the 12mm
square drive of the
handwheel.
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For larger camera packages a 70 mm extension
bar can be used.
To mount the extension bar:
Push-fit the extension bar onto the handwheel and
main bridge.
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Turn the lock levers clockwise
to secure the extension bar.
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Rotate the crank
handle to adjust the
focus.
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