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Three New Essential Filmmaking Tools from Sevenoak

- 7 years ago

Sevenoak, the filmmaking brand distributed into the UK via Kenro Ltd, has announced three new essential products for enthusiast and serious/pro filmmakers: two pro-level follow focus systems and a ‘universal’ camera cage compatible with most DSLRs

The two new follow focus systems are built from lightweight anodised aluminium and are compatible with a whole host of lenses, mounted on camcorders and DSLR cameras.

They operate with all standard 15mm rod support systems, have an adjustable height [flippable] gear drive and include three different sizes of lens gear rings: 66-77mm, 77-88mm and 88-99mm. They can be used either side of the lens, so you can decide which best suits your rig.

A removable magnetic marking disc is also included in the pack and both models SKFX1 [0.36kg] and SKFX2 [0.57kg] measure 23.5 x 14cm.

The SKFX1 from Sevenoak

The SKFX2 features a quick release plate and A/B hard stops for precision focusing, as well as an adjustable locking system. The SKFX1 is designed to attach to a single 15mm rod support, whereas the SKFX2 attaches to twin 15mm rods.

The Sevenoak SKFX2 on camera

SRP of the SKFX1 is £176.94 inc VAT and the SKFX2 is £219.96 inc VAT.

To accompany these new follow focus systems – meet Sevenoak’s new universal camera cage, the SKC03.

This alloy cage holds most DSLR cameras and camcorders [up to 20kg] and gives full access to all camera functions, buttons, batteries, etc, offering stability and protection while adding a multitude of mounting options.

The camera cage features built-in cold shoes, a removable top handgripmini HDMI to HDMI adapter cableHDMI plug protectorquick release base plate and 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch mounting points. Aong with this, a pair of 15mm standard rods are clamped to the base [ideal for mounting the new follow focus systems].

SRP is £129.96 including VAT.

See the full range of Sevenoak gear along with Kenro’s full lineup of brands HERE

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Having spent many years working in various pockets of the music industry, and always with a camera in hand, Simon has worked with organisations such as Warner/Chappell, Food Records and ultimately, co-founding the innovative independent record label, Izumi Records before moving fully into the world of publishing in 2007. Amongst numerous other projects in the last decade, he has been responsible for a number of specialist photo trade magazines and journals for the filmmaking and photography communities, along with a coffee table book entitled, "Great Britons of Photography' which he produced with Peter Dench and Leica. Now heading up PhotoBite, Simon and the team have set themselves a task of delivering informative and inspirational content for photographers of all levels, from the beginner, shooting with smartphones, to the seasoned photographer and filmmaker.