Zacuto Z-Drive Follow Focus for Shoulder-Mounted Rigs W/Z-TRN Tornado Handgrip

It's time to enhance your filming experience with the Zacuto Z-DRV Z-Drive Follow Focus, a distinctive and universal direct drive follow focus meticulously designed for single operator shoulder-mounted rigs. Its innovative design, featuring a universal joint and devoid of internal gears, eliminates the possibility of developing play, ensuring smooth and precise operation. The Z-Drive's unique design allows it to attach to a single 15mm diameter rod, curving away from the operator at a 60-degree angle. This strategic design creates ample space and distance from the lens, providing comfortable use when the camera is mounted on your shoulder. It's an ideal companion for a Recoil kit setup, where the camera is positioned directly over your shoulder, as it brings focus control further forward and downward for effortless operation.Boasting four operational modes, the Z-Drive is highly adjustable and compatible with lenses of all sizes. It can be positioned on either the camera assistant or operator's side of the rig, facing forward towards the lens or backward towards the tripod or dolly. This versatile positioning allows for easy operation with a standard follow focus whip when used on a tripod.The Z-Drive's installation is a breeze, sliding onto a single 15mm diameter rod, either on the left or right side of your camera. It secures in place next to your lens with a Zacuto quick-release ratcheting red lever. It comes equipped with a fixed 1-3/4" diameter .8 pitch gear to connect seamlessly to your lens. For lenses not pitched to .8 or not pitched at all, such as most DSLR and basic video camera lenses, the Z-Drive offers the option to add ZipGear Universal. This ensures the teeth match the gear correctly for smooth rotation. The ZipGears can be custom fit to the circumference of your lens and tightened with an Allen key. These ZipGear straps are pitched to .8 and measure 13.5" in length.The Z-Drive also features a slender marking disc for creating distance marks for repeatable focus pulls and a standard whip port. For optimal handheld operation, pair the Z-Drive with the Zacuto Z-TRN Tornado Handgrip. The Tornado attaches to the Z-Drive whip port and works in tandem with the Z-Drive to create a unique mechanical follow focus handgrip, perfect for single operator shoulder-mounted work.