16x9 Inc. introduces Foxi by Bebob Engineering, the new professional
remote focus and iris control for Panasonic HVX-200 and AG-DVX100B
camcorders. This compact and convenient unit puts smooth and accurate
adjustment of these lens functions directly at the operator’s
fingertips. Plus, Foxi switches easily between auto and manual control.
Set up is fast and easy. Featuring an improved quick-release clamp,
Foxi can be mounted to tripod panhandles up to 34mm in diameter for
studio work, or (using the supplied spacer bracket) to 15mm mattebox
lightweight support rods for cinema configurations. The unit’s coiled
cable extends up to 4’ (122cm). A sturdy 3mm elbow plug connects to the
FOCUS/IRIS socket of the Cam Remote at the back of the camera.
Constructed of rugged, lightweight polycarbonate, Foxi is designed for
maximal operator comfort and ease of use. The oversized Focus control
knob is similar in style to a standard follow focus. With a diameter of
60mm, the knob is capable of rotating a full 270 degrees. An integrated
fluid friction allows for slow, accurate, and repeatable focus control
movements.
The camera’s iris is managed via a strategically placed sliding paddle
indicator. Using this responsive “throttle design” control, adjusting
the iris takes only a single seconds-swift thumb movement. Focus and
iris controls are both equipped with extra-wide scales for easy
marking. Dual sliding switches set in the bottom of the unit allow for
fast and effortless toggling from Auto to Manual Focus or Iris control,
and vice versa.
The new Foxi remote focus/iris control is designed to work in
conjunction with Bebob Engineering’s Zoe DVX-PZB remote zoom control.
16x9 Inc. is offering the Foxi at a special introductory price of $465
(Suggested U.S. list price is $525).
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