FocusShifterFocusShifter - Follow Focus and Rack Focus for DSLR and Mirrorless Camera Lens

Good product. Pretty self explanatory. Works as advertised. The marker board is gimmicky and I have no use for it. This in my opinion works better as a zoom puller then a focus puller. It is overpriced though for a plastic handle with a screw down the middle, attached to a plastic band. I feel this will break after much use also. The system tightens this band around your lens, if you over tighten it will snap and I just feel after time will snap either way just a lot of tension.I bought a real follow focus system from Hondo Garage and theirs does require 15mm rods but for the same $50 you get a whole lot more and a whole lot better quality. Hondo Garage's are all metal, very nice check em out. As far as this product goes, great for somebody that doesn't wanna deal with 15mm rod systems or for somebody that just needs a good zoom adjuster. I personally use this product with my Hondo Garage one. The combination on a shoulder rig is fantastic. I use this to pull zoom and my Hondo to pull focus. Great combo. (Looking back though, kind of wish I just got two Hondo Garage systems, sorry guys. This is my opinion though, for what I use it for two Hondo Garage systems would have been better)

Just got the focus shifter for video work on my DSLR. There are plenty of video tutorials on the Focus Shifter website, and video reviews on YouTube. It does what it's supposed to do but works best with staged shots. It takes a little time to assemble and set focus points. I would not use it for run and gun work. It doesn't work with all lenses either, so be sure to read the information on the Focus Shifter website before buying. The review from Tom Amos on YouTube is the best. I think it is pricey for what it is: low tech device for rack focusing. But, then again, you are on this page now because you want a simple, low cost solution to an expensive focus puller.

I bought this knowing what it was: a poor (wo)man's follow-focus and as that, it passes the test. Could you make this yourself? Sure, but the way it is manufactured makes it look a little more professional than the ordinary DIY job. Mine came with black plastic clips, not small binder clips, which is an improvement over the item in the product photo. I like the idea of a dry eraser marker, but it would have been nice to find one on a lanyard for run and gun operation. It fits over my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM II, which is probably one of the main lenses I will use it on. i was using the jar opener but really needed something a little easier to work with something that helped me mark my spot. This does the trick. I can leave this on my lens and go from photo to video in an instant.The handle is nicely constructed, so, though it is glorified rubber band solution, I think the solid handle helps you get more exact movement. I think a $35 price point would sell a lot more of these.

I...LOVE...this...thing. I got it to use with my Canon 50mm lens (after finding that the majority of similar products do not fit it), and after looking at the instructions (which are VERY clear, precise, probably the best instructions ive ever gotten with any product) I noticed it said "for fitting on the 50mm lens, go to the website". I did, and it showed me very clearly and easily how to attach it to any of my small lenses. the marker board is very useful if your trying to get an exact shot, and it even comes with a counter weight so it doesn't move your focus by itself! This is a genius product in it's simplicity and design, and I've found it to be a very useful addition to my equipment. I would recommend it to anybody who is looking for any sort of follow focus and don't have a shoulder rig or anything to attach an actual follow focus to. It WILL take a second to get the hang of it, but only a second. A+ for this one

A little pricey for what it is but it seems to do the job it was designed for. I went with this one in the realization that many of the less expensive focus rings did not seem to be that secure around the lens according to reviewers - they tend to slip when in use which negates the entire reason for buying them - poor design. This one really cinches in place and doesn't shift and the counterweight is a nice touch.

The FocusShifter works exactly as its described. I can't say that it will replace the need for a traditional follow focus but for the price and with its functionality and easy set up, it does come in handy. It's a nice tool to work with especially with the marker board attached to rack between two or more focal points. Again wouldn't suggest it to replace or substitute for an actual follow focus with whip or an electronic one but if you don't have access to that, this is a simple focusing alternative until you can get your hands on one.

Its OK. Not what I really expected though. Doesn't quite fit canont4i well...at least not the kit lens or the 40mm pancake. It is definitely not a tool for quick shooting or on the go. But for planned shots or shots on tripod where set up time is available it does the job well enough. Takes a little practice and patience to get it smooth but it is better than without it at least. A little pricey for what it actually does and I can easily see this a better value at half the price.

I really tried hard to find something positive about this product. I failed. Basically a cheap plastic handle with a couple of rubber bands & a couple of paper clips . The arrow which looks like it's lined up with the marker plate is in fact about an inch away & consequently lines up with nothing. The Plate for marking focus gets knocked over every time you reach for the handle. Its just held on with a thin rubber band & is beyond fiddly to try & stand up. The handle itself is also held on by a thin rubber band & has a ridiculous amount of play forward & back. Not sure how this ever made it to production. I did try it on 3 different lenses. It goes back today.