So, I’ve got the camera, some lenses to put on it, and a shoulder mount to keep it all steady. What next…? Something to keep it all in focus of course 
A quick Google search shows that there’s plenty of options for a DSLR follow focus. Once again though, there was the budget to consider. It’s hard to justify hundreds of dollars for something that may only get used a few times in a year.
After lots of research, I went with the D|Focus V2 from wwww.dfocussystem.com. At US$119 it’s by far the cheapest option out there and I’m pleased to say it works like a charm.
They’re not the most attractive units you will ever see but they’re built that way to keep the costs down. David Aldrich builds these to order but don’t let the idea of a ‘backyard’ operation put you off – he has the best customer service of anyone I’ve ordered from in recent times.
I also ordered the DSLR mounting kit that allows the D|Focus to be mounted directly to the 7D without needing rails. Very handy and I leave it permanently attached even though I have rails. That way I can go into ‘stealth mode’ just take the basic camera and still have the option to use the D|Focus if I want to.
At this point, I’m almost there – just a couple more items to order and I’m ready to rock’n'roll….
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