O-Focus DM Cine User Guide
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1. C1241 1100 depending on lens Handwheel for double sided use C1241 1100 Cine C1242 1100 Photo Handwheel extension 70 mm C1241 1500 Marking disc C1242 2421 single small O Focus DM Main bridge C1242 1300 O Focus DM Photo Set C1242 0001 O Focus Hard Stop Handwheel C1242 1100 Gear Z60 Gear Z35 C1241 1900 lt s C1241 1700 Gear Z43 Marking Discs C1241 1600 conical 10 pack C1242 1530 Friction Driver 35 C1241 1800 C1242 1001 for details about driver sizes and lenses see table on page 10 O Focus DM Cine Set C1242 0002 Weight of unit incl LWS rod bridge handwheel 1 52 Ibs 0 69 kg Weight of bridges excl handwheel lle ele 0 73 Ibs 0 33 kg Dimensions excl handwheel 7 2X 2 2 x 1 5 in 182 x 57 x 37 mm Dimensions of Cine handwheel eee 4 x 3 2 in 0102 x 81 mm Max lens diameter with LW rods lt lt e 0116 mm Gear ratio bep ELEP Gp dek book LECHE DW eR Bb nb l 35 19 1 1 84 Positioning of driver gear main bridge interlock back front Module coupling system backlash free Drive gear coupling 0c cee eee standard serrated star Rod system compatibility 15 mm LWS studio 15 mm 19 mm Gears and friction wheel see table on page 10 for details Specifications are subject to change without notice 15 mm LWS rod bridge C1241 1540 Matching OConnor acc2. slider button lock lever rod bridge a flip lock rod clamp screw conical marking disc standard square socket for attachments 1 Assemble the bridges Slide the LWS rod bridge onto the main bridge Turn the lock lever clockwise to secure the LWS bridge in position The position of the main bridge can be adjusted using the sliding dovetail when mounting the O Focus DM to the lens see page 14 Flip lock rod clamp lever 2 Mount the driver gear Choose a compatible driver gear for your lens see page 10 Locate the driver on the output gear at the front or back of the interlock bridge as desired Ensure the serrations fully interlock then tighten the hollow knurled screw The O Focus DM incorporates a Minimal Backlash Mechanism to guarantee precision focus pull with less play and higher accuracy Note that the assembly instructions apply to both types of handwheel 1 Push fit the handwheel firmly onto the main bridge The handwheel must be fully engaged for the backlash reducing mechanism to be effective 3 When mounting the assembled bridges and handwheel onto the camera rods underneath the lens Turn the knurled screw clockwise to tighten the rod clamp then flip down to lock the O Focus DM securely on the rod N Turn the lock lever clockwise to secure the handwheel on the main bridge NOTE Lock levers are fitted with a spring Should a lever obstruct the path of a camera rod f
3. OCONNOF O Focus DM Photo Set O Focus DM Cine Set C1242 0001 C1242 0002 DO NOT hang heavy items over the O Focus DM handwheel DO NOT attempt to move the camera by pulling on the O Focus DM handwheel AVOID overtightening the drive gear onto the lens focus drive ALWAYS use genuine OConnor parts and accessories with the O Focus DM ALWAYS dismantle when not in use and before transporting Never use solvents to clean the O Focus DM Wipe clean with a damp cloth Copyright O 2011 The Vitec Group plc All rights reserved throughout the world No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing from the Vitec Group plc CAUTION ROM E PO a ek ane Sard ES ob O P O OOA 2 The O Focus Dual Mini chess anes RI ee ee Kb eee E ea eS 4 O Focus DM Photo SPECiNcalion esa RP 9 In the BOX cs dor edt a PREISE RAR ere dE Ed dre 7 O Focus DM Cine SPECINGALON eic ii ERA SR CE bI Rn E Gite e EG E 6 In the BOX sioe RR es e esc a Rie pore cone oboe dd eee Bude goede od T Components tacos ese xoi tn o a is ls ro a 10 Assembly assembling the bridge z eni b Kobos eee E eae oe eee eds Ede i 12 mounting the handwhe ell i mora uude ke Tae edged ade eina 13 mounting onto the camera rods 44444444 eee eee ee
4. ace points on the marking disc until the desired distance is marked out 3 If preferred set the witness mark to another focal reference point Adjust the index as required CAUTION Always remove the marking disc before cleaning Do not use solvents on the O Focus DM Follow the instructions supplied The O Focus DM is now set up and with the marking pen when cleaning the marking discs ready for use For larger camera packages the O Focus DM can also be used with an optional 70 mm handwheel extension see page 7 for details The eye level of the eccentric CFF 1 studio handwheel can be adapted for optimal line of sight and for reach Handwheel extension Note Adjust the handwheel index up or down for your preferred eye level The O Focus DM has been optimized to work with still photography lenses used in cinema applications A toothless friction driver wheel is included for use with non geared rubber focus barrel still lenses ASIA CHINA Room 706 Tower B Derun Building YongAn Dongli A No 8 Jianwai Ave Chaoyang District 100022 Beijing China Tel 86 10 8528 8748 Fax 86 10 8528 8749 JAPAN P A Building 5F 3 12 6 Aobadai Meguro ku Tokyo 153 0042 Japan Tel 813 5456 4155 Fax 81 3 5456 4156 SINGAPORE 6 New Industrial Road 02 02 Hoe Huat Industrial Building Singapore 536199 Tel 65 6297 5776 Fax 65 6297 5778 EUROPE FRANCE 171 Ave
5. e 14 mounting the O Focus to the lens 2 15 setting the focal distances o lt a Kong ac Rr wee eee oc le REDE RUE s 16 Options and extras sero a a pacrasbra A 18 OGonnor Offices worldwide aee nena debe WERE EER ER EATS e ra 19 Congratulations on the purchase of your new OConnor O Focus DM We want you to get the most from your new O Focus Dual Mini and therefore encourage you to read this user guide to familiarize yourself with its many features some of which may be new to you It also covers essential information about safety and product care Features and benefits of your new O Focus DM The O Focus Dual Mini the latest addition to the range of genuine accessories from OConnor offers a host of inspired and productive features the double sided follow focus is constructed of lightweight durable black anodized aluminum the low profile design with a direct drive gear is ideal for large barrel diameter lenses optimized focus throw the O Focus DM Photo offers a longer more exacting focus pull for short throw lenses and the O Focus DM Cine offers a shorter more exacting focus pull for cine lenses multi functional modular design the bridge features a sliding dovetail design and accommodates an LWS rod bridge included or optionally a heavy duty bridge for 15 19 mm studio setups as well as interchangeable gears mixed or matched handwheels and a handwheel extension Special featu
6. er gear engages with the lens focus drive adjusting the lens focus smoothly in either direction Set the lens focal range for the O Focus DM Photo Using a suitable pen mark the reference points for the maximum and minimum focal distances Hard stops prevent lenses with infinite rotation from being turned too far The hard stops can also be used as hard focus points for run and gun shooting 2 Set the focal distances Loosen the index move the large witness marker to the end position and tighten the screw For the start position set the index slightly beyond the first marker Finally move the slider button between the stops then push it in Using the handwheel find the start focal point mark this point and set the index Turn the handwheel and establish the end stop of the focus pull Mark with a pen then adjust the index stoppers Set the focal distances for the O Focus DM Cine Using a suitable pen mark the lens focal reference points The focus throw is optimized for cine lenses to provide a shorter more exacting focus pull focus pull di 1 Mount the marking disc Align the tongue 2 T on the handwheel with the cutout on the Set the initial lens focus and loosen the marking disc then push the disc onto index to set it to the preferred eye level the handwheel until it audibly clicks into Use a pen to mark the focal reference pl
7. essories 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 C1242 1300 O Focus DM Main bridge O Focus DM Cine Set CFF 1 Studio Handwheel 1242 0002 full size offset knob C1241 1100 Gear Z60 Gear Z35 C1241 1900 C1241 1700 Marking Discs Gear 243 10 pack C1241 1600 C1241 1530 Friction Driver 35 C1242 1001 Gear Z50 C1241 1800 for details about driver sizes and lenses see table on page 10 Part no Gear size Lens type index eee yP C1241 1700 35 tooth 0 8M 10 mm face Cine eccentric C1241 1600 43 tooth 0 8M 6 mm face Cine CINE handwheel C1241 1800 50 tooth 0 6M 7 5 mm face Canon ENG focus C1241 1900 60 tooth 0 5M 7 5 mm face Fujinon ENG focus C1242 1001 39 mm surface non geared photo lenses main bridge witness marker bridge interlock with output gears driver gear marking disc lock lever LWS rod bridge lock lever standard sguare socket O Focus DM Cine flip lock for attachments C1242 0002 rod clamp screw O Focus DM Photo lock lever C1242 0001 main bridge bridge interlock with output gears driver gear lock lever witness marker centric hard stop handwheel hard stop LWS rod bridge
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9. or example adjust its position Pull the lever off the shaft as far as possible turn it a few degrees then let it retract Check the clamping is tight Mounting the O Focus DM to the lens reguires the assembly to be adjusted in two steps first assemble and mount the O Focus on the camera rods then adjust the main bridge until the driver gear engages with the lens focus drive For more information about the focal length and diameter of a wide range of camera lenses visit OConnor Labs online at the OConnor website OConnor gt Labs gt Lens Diameters 1 With the 15 mm LWS rod bridge securely mounted underneath the lens turn the lock lever counter clockwise to release the main bridge assembly 2 Mount the O Focus DM to the lens focus drive Push the main bridge towards the lens focus drive until the serrations of the driver gear fully engage Take care not to overtighten the gear on the lens focus drive Depending on the setup the LWS rod bridge can also be replaced with a studio bridge to accommodate heavy duty 15 mm or 19 mm studio camera rods see page 10 For more information about different types of camera rods visit OConnor Labs online at the OConnor website see OConnor gt Labs gt Rod Standards Explained 3 Turn the lock lever clockwise to secure the main bridge in position Ensure the bridge is firmly locked to avoid backlash 4 Turn the handwheel and make sure that the driv
10. res The O Focus DM is the first compact cine specific unit The O Focus DM Photo has been optimized for use with still photo lenses in cine setups The highly adaptable O Focus DM Cine has been designed for precision movement control of higher sustained torque loads The eccentric design means it can be adjusted for optimal line of sight as well as for reach The O Focus DM follow focus integrates seamlessly with standard equipment such as cranks gears and whips thus protecting your investment in equipment by ensuring compatibility also in the future O Focus DM Photo Set C1242 0001 Weight of unit incl LWS rod bridge handwheel 1 23 lbs 0 56 kg Weight of bridges excl handwheel 0 0 00 eee eee 0 73 Ibs 0 33 kg Dimensions excl handwheel 7 2 x 2 2 x 1 5 in 182 x 57 x 37 mm Dimensions of hard stop handwheel nua 3 2 x 3 7 in 382 x 94 mm Max lens diameter with LW rods LL 116 mm ICI Ia uoc 19 25 0 75 Positioning of driver gear main bridge interlock back front Module coupling system see backlash free Drive gear coupling liliis standard serrated star Rod system compatibility 15 mm LWS studio 15 mm 19 mm Gears and friction wheel see table on page 10 for details Specifications are subject to change without notice 15 mm LWS rod bridge C1241 1540 Matching OConnor accessories Studio rod bridge
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