Follow-Focus

Introducing the iDC SYSTEM ZERO Gearless Follow-Focus from iDC Photo Video for small form-factor cameras.

The iDC SYSTEM ZERO is a compact and modular follow-focus solution for filmmakers who wish to maximize the utility of their HDSLRs. SYSTEM ZERO is a logical evolution of our original and award-winning iDC Run & Gun. Fast and easy lens changes highlight this affordable follow-focus design as there are no gears to worry about. This gearless solution offers an excellent documentary Run & Gun style of shooting yet will easily accept Tripod adapter plates when the shooting situation calls for it.

Yes, at last; our initial production run of iDC Photo Video’s System One is in stock and ready for delivery. We have System One kits for the all the “tall” cameras. These include the Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 5D MKII with BG-E6, Canon 7D with BG-E7, and Nikon D3s.

Getting to this point has taken somewhat longer than we had promised but we think you’ll agree that the finished product has been worth the wait. Rest assured that we’ve used the extra production time to further evolve the original System One prototypes.

Please note the following list of added features and improvements:

July 2010 UPDATE:

First a big "thank-you" to all of you who have expressed interest in the iDC SYSTEM ONE.

We had hoped to be delivering our first batch of System One kits by July 15th but production delays continue to plague us.  Our machine shop and anodizer have been overwhelmed with increasing demand for our original Run & Gun so it now looks like we'll need a few more weeks for them to catch up.  This is extremely frustrating for us and we'll be taking steps to expand production through additional sub-contractors at the earliest opportunity. 

As the only guy actually using System One on a daily basis, i can say it will be worth the wait! 

Once again, sorry for the delays.  If I could chop off some heads and not do hard time in the Big House, I promise you I would...

- Bruce

At the time of this writing, we’re just a day away from leaving for Las Vegas and the annual NAB Convention.  The 2010 National Association of Broadcaster’s Convention will be the official debut of our new super-compact and modular HDSLR camera platform henceforth known as iDC SYSTEM ONE. 

SYSTEM ONE is built upon a Double-Dovetail MonoRail.  This monorail may be directly mounted onto most of the smaller-scale fluid heads and monopods from Gitzo, Bogen, and Manfrotto with no adapters or quick release plates required.  If you use another brand of fluid head or quick release system, no worries; the iDC SYSTEM ONE monorail will be quick to adapt via either the industry-standard 3/8”-16 or 1/4”-20 threaded bosses.