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I’ve been keen on Redrock Micro’s microRemote powered follow focus system since it was first announced at least year’s NAB. Redrock makes all manner of DSLR accessories, but their suite of follow focus products could be a breakthrough both feature- and price-wise when they make it to the market later this summer. When I visited the Redrock booth the futuristic iPhone controller was on its way down, but it wasn’t the fancy remote I was interested in: it was the $95 wired finger control that I wanted to get my hands on. Here’s a look at the complete device in action from HDSLR Shooter: More »

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For a long time I’ve been looking for a way to shoot handheld with BOTH hands on the camera support handles, to maintain a balanced handheld aesthetic similar to that of indie cinematographers like Andrij Parekh (Half Nelson, Sugar, Cold Souls). It looks like Redrock has this functionality in mind with their crazy new microRemote wireless follow focus, which is why I picked the thumbnail at left; however, the real star of the show (certainly from a wow standpoint) is their ingenious use of an iPhone as a control surface. This is a follow focus like you’ve never seen (unless, of course, you’ve seen it before): More »

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Here’s my second post trolling for videos from this past weekend’s Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood. Every film/video gadget imaginable was on display, so there’s still more to come if you’re interested in the latest tools: More »

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To date I haven’t purchased a follow focus for my DSLR rig because of A) lack of funds, and B) I was waiting to see what the future held. Well, here’s the future, courtesy Redrock Micro. FreshDV interviews Brian Valente about their wireless follow focus, which starts at $1,000 (several times less than most wireless systems, and cheaper even than many wired follow focusi). And yes, it integrates with an iPhone, although the responsiveness remains to be seen.

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To reserve one, email remote@redrockmicro.com.