oConnor C1241-0001 User manual

User Guide
Cine Follow Focus One
C1241-0001
User Guide

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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
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The Cine Follow Focus One
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Specification
Cine Follow Focus One (C1241-0001)
We
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . studio 15 / 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
Specifications are subject to change without notice

In the box
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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

43 tooth
C1241-1600
35 tooth
C1241-1700
50 tooth
C1241-1800
60 tooth
C1241-1900
Drive Gears
Foam insert for
Storm Case iM2200
C1241-2126
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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ŸDO NOT
One handwheel.
ŸDO NOT hang heavy items over the handwheel.
ŸAVOID overtightening the drive gear onto the lens focus drive.
ŸALWAYS use genuine OConnor parts and accessories with the Cine Follow
Focus One.
ŸNEVER 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.
ŸALWAYS dismantle when not in use and before transporting.
attempt to move the camera by pulling on the Cine Follow Focus
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.

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mounting the swing arm & drive gear
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3
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.

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.

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Dismounting
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.
12Loosen the knurled screws at the end of the
studio rod bridge to release the rod clamps.
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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.

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Storage
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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Remove the drive gear from
the swing arm.
Loosen the lock lever securing
the swing arm and fold the swing
arm down onto the main bridge.
2
Carefully place the components into the
foam insert provided.
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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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