Sachtler Ace Follow Focus User Manual
Copyright © 2013
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Publication number: S2153-4980/1
Original instructions: English.
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Table of contents
Page
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembling the marking disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembling the friction wheel/drive gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rotating the double-sided drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mounting the Ace Follow Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the hard stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing the Ace Follow Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Safety instructions
Read the General Safety and
Operating instructions before using
th
e product.
Hold the Ace Follow Focus securely
when mounting or dismounting from
th
e support rods.
Do not treat the Ace Follow Focus
roughly or drop. This can cause
d
amage to the transmission.
Clean regularly using a soft cloth and
mild detergent.
Dry the product after use in wet
conditions.
Should the product become defective,
contact your local Sachtler service
centr
e. To find your local service
centre visit www.sachtler.com
Usage
The Ace Follow Focus is designed for use by
professional camera operators to support
high-performance lightweight cameras. The
Ace Follow Focus must be mounted onto a
suitable base plate, head and tripod designed
to support the total payload.
Warranty
The warranty expires if:
(a) The Ace Follow Focus was operated
impr
operly or not in line with the specified
technical data.
(b) The Ace Follow Focus housing was
o
pened by unauthorized personnel.
Sachtler reserve the right to make changes to
p
roduct design and performance as
technology advances.
Please register your product for an extended
w
arranty period at www.sachtler.com
Scan Quick Reference (QR)
code to view the Sachtler
website.
Technical specification
Ace Follow Focus
0.41 kg (0.9 lb)
10.5 cm (4.1 in.)
7.7 cm (3.0 in.)
19.1 cm (7.5 in.) (Fully retracted)
21.6 cm (8.5 in.) (Fully extended)
Ø128 mm (5.0 in.) (Max lens dia.)
Ø39 mm (1.5 in.) (Min lens dia.)
Ø15 mm (0.5 in.) LWS rods
Friction wheel
Ø35 mm (1.4 in.)
Drive gear
50 tooth/0.8 module
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Operating elements
The Ace Follow Focus has been designed to support a range of professional digital cameras and
rod assemblies. The Ace Follow Focus consists of the following elements (see Fig. 1):
Fig. 1 Operating elements
Handwheel
The handwheel allows the operator to adjust the focus of the camera lens to desired focus
points. The handwheel has a standard square socket for attachments.
Slide switch
The slide switch, when engaged, allows the operator to rotate the handwheel between set hard
stops. When the slide switch is disengaged, the handwheel has infinite rotation. The slide switch
is located on the handwheel.
Marking disc
A marking disc is supplied with the Ace Follow Focus to enable the operator to mark focal
reference points. The marking disc is fitted over the handwheel.
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