Zacuto Z-Drive Overview
The Zacuto Z-Drive is a follow focus unit designed for single-operator shoulder mounted rigs. It attaches to a single 15mm rod and features a curved design that creates space and distance from the lens. This extra space provides for more comfortable use when the camera rig is on your shoulder.
The Z-Drive is adjustable for use with a variety of lens sizes, and can be operated on either side of your rig, facing either towards the lens, or backward toward the operator for use with a standard focus whip when on a tripod or dolly. It slides onto a single 15mm rod and tightens into place with a quick-release ratcheting lever. It can also be adjusted towards and away from your lens via a red thumb screw, for use with a variety of lens diameters.
The Z-Drive has a fixed 0.8 pitch gear for connecting to your lens. For lenses that don`t have 0.8 pitch gears, like most DSLR lenses, Zacuto ZipGears are available, sold separately. Also available is the Zacuto Tornado, which attaches to the Z-Drive`s whip port and provides a mechanical follow focus handgrip.
Please note: The Z-Drive is not compatible with matte boxes.
60° curved design
Slender marking disc for repeatable focus pulls
Standard accessory port for Zacuto, Chrosziel, and Arri whips / cranks
Universal joint and no internal gears, so it won`t develop any play
Zacuto Z-Drive Specs
| Included Drive Gear | 0.8 MOD |
| Rod Standard | 15 mm Single Rod |
| Number of Sides | Single-Sided |
| Built-In Hardstops | None |
| Witness/Index Mark | Yes |
| Marking Disk | Yes |
| Switchable Handwheel Speed | No |
| Handwheel Accessory Port | Industry Standard |
| Dimensions | 5 x 2.5 x 2" / 12.7 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 10.4 oz / 294.8 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 4.3 x 2.2" |
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- Zacuto Z-Drive
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