Zacuto is now selling the Okii (pronounced like "I'm proud to be an Okie") FC1 Focus controller for basically all Canon EOS DSLR's. The FC1 actually controls the motor in autofocus lenses so it won't work on a manual focus lens... and can be noisy for people using the camera mic.
The good news is it uses the Canon USB protocol so it doesn't interfere with the HDMI port and has been tested with a 25m cable so you can use the FC1 on a jib. The really cool feature is the FC1 can save four focus points so you can use it as a shot box.
The bad news is it uses Canon USB protocol which means the lens is sent many small messages to move focus instead of one big one. This means it stair-steps: Focus changes in small jerks instead of one smooth move. This is acceptable on some lenses/focal lengths, not acceptable on others. The FC1 is really more of a remote focus than a Preston replacement.
But the FC1 controls more than focus. It can remotely set f-stop, ISO, shutter, focus box and start/stop the camera and capture still frames. And it's also only $400 bucks.
If you don't need to control focus but need a remote for everything else Okii also has the MC1.
There's a video on the Zacuto website plus Gray Jones has a great review at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7dv4lPF6Fc
http://store.zacuto.com/FC1-USB-Focus-Controller.html
The bad news is it uses Canon USB protocol which means the lens is sent many small messages to move focus instead of one big one. This means it stair-steps: Focus changes in small jerks instead of one smooth move. This is acceptable on some lenses/focal lengths, not acceptable on others. The FC1 is really more of a remote focus than a Preston replacement.
If you don't need to control focus but need a remote for everything else Okii also has the MC1.
There's a video on the Zacuto website plus Gray Jones has a great review at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7dv4lPF6Fc
http://store.zacuto.com/FC1-USB-Focus-Controller.html
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