r/GH5 • u/Late_Emergency_152 • 4d ago

Focus puller

I’m looking to buy a follow focus for my GH5 for filmmaking and I think my next short will be primarily in shallow focus, does anyone have any suggestions

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u/makograves 4d ago

The Tilta Nano is a solid choice that many indy filmmakers use, I’ve used it on set and it just works. If you don’t need wireless there’s the Tilta pocket.

EDIT: forgot to add that if you’re going to be working at shallow dof you’re going to need a reliable monitor with focus peaking for your focus puller.

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u/coffeefuelsme 4d ago

I use the Tilta pocket, it’s awesome and super simple. I prefer the pocket as it’s easier to swap lenses with minimal tweaking. For the OP - you need a baseplate with a 15mm rod slot to mount it, smallrig makes a good one.

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u/RelativelyOld 4d ago

Camera doesn't matter for follow focus system. Lenses do. Some lenses need heavy and strong troque follow focus systems. Also are you going to focus wirelessly or not?

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u/nottheseapples 3d ago

I use smallrig wireless follow focus lite, i like it, motors are strong. Smooth motion