Focus Wheel

**MitchellStafiej** · 2009 February 6th, 22:46

Who has not received theirs yet from the first batch?

Mitch

**previdman** · 2009 February 6th, 23:14

Originally Posted by 151

...Id like to know if its alright to leave this device on all the time?....I'm worried about the small rubber wheel that's in contact with the focus wheel.

You have it positioned too high on the HV focus roller. Try repositioning the ring to where the rubber wheel is just below or above center of the HV focus roller. See illustration detail.

It should make positive contact but not be distorted. If the rubber wheel occasionally slips (doesn't turn the focus roller) then it is too far from where it needs to be in proper contact. We're only talking about a fraction of an inch either direction, nothing major.

Also the ring must be as full and flat against the HV as it will fit. The chrome front of the HV lens should be perfectly flush with the front of Irvsb MFR. This will also reduce ring internal noise somewhat.

Hope this helps.

**the_exploding_pineapple** · 2009 February 7th, 04:24

I've read about people having problems with their focus rings due to coldness, but do you think that extreme heat could also cause problems? It was 115 degrees Fahrenheit today, enough heat to crack structures and set the state ablaze...
Could this kind of heat create any issues with the ring?
Thanks,
Steve.

**Timay** · 2009 February 7th, 09:53

Originally Posted by the_exploding_pineapple

It was 115 degrees Fahrenheit today, enough heat to crack structures and set the state ablaze...
Could this kind of heat create any issues with the ring?
Thanks,
Steve.

It should be as fine as any rubber device, but it may spontaeneously combust...I'd keep it in the 'fridge.
Where are you that it was 115º?

**VideJo** · 2009 February 7th, 11:36

Lucky you, that it is only Fahrenheit!

**the_exploding_pineapple** · 2009 February 7th, 18:01

Originally Posted by Timay

It should be as fine as any rubber device, but it may spontaeneously combust...I'd keep it in the 'fridge.
Where are you that it was 115º?

lol. I live in Melbourne, Australia. We got a whole lot of bushfires burning at the moment and some of the older structures around the city were cracking due to the heat. Yesterday was our hottest day on record. Oh, and thanks for the reply.

**Timay** · 2009 February 8th, 10:19

Originally Posted by the_exploding_pineapple

lol. I live in Melbourne, Australia. We got a whole lot of bushfires burning at the moment

I just saw the news about your fires...killed lots of folks, burned lots of homes...my thoughts are with all of you down under! Keep you and that MFR safe!

**Philafront** · 2009 February 8th, 17:33

Just put on and got to play with my MFR today and it is GREAT. I will post up some footage soon but this thing just brings a smile to my face: awesome.

**lobstaman** · 2009 February 8th, 18:11

Can't wait to get my MFR .. anyone in Canada order one via the cheapest shipping method? Just wondering how long it would take to get here.

**MitchellStafiej** · 2009 February 8th, 18:45

Originally Posted by lobstaman

Can't wait to get my MFR .. anyone in Canada order one via the cheapest shipping method? Just wondering how long it would take to get here.

I did... I ordered from the first release. Still have yet to receive it. I can't wait though!

Mitch

**skotdesign** · 2009 February 9th, 12:31

I did as well - payment went through on Feb 3rd. I'm in Victoria BC and will repost when I recieve it. Also I used paypal(without creditcard) on monday, Jan26th - the money left my bank account the next day - so 8 business days for PP to get my money to Irv - yeesh.

**151** · 2009 February 9th, 13:02

I recently received my Irv Design manual focus ring and I thought I share my first few test shots trying this baby out.

The ring does create some noise, not sure if your able to hear if over the music or not...but over all the rings works great.

[ame="http://www.vimeo.com/3146455"]HV30 - Manual Focus Ring test on Vimeo[/ame]

**l2pdrums** · 2009 February 9th, 13:26

Originally Posted by irvb

Yeah, It does require some adjustments. But the idea is that you put it on, adjust it, and leave it on...

Yeah it sounds like a drop of glue would solve it, but it's tough to get glue in there. (I glue them before putting the whole assembly together) You can try to get some glue in there, and if it doesn't work, we can work out an exchange or something.
-Irv

I just got some glue and glued the rubber piece to the small metal piece. BUt unfortunately with my unsteady hands, I got superglue on the edges of the rubber piece, now when I turn the wheele, I don't get a smooth turn due to the superglue on the edges. Do you know where I might be able to get a similar piece to replace the rubber piece, and should I try hardware stores?

**VideJo** · 2009 February 9th, 13:56

You could mail Irv and ask for a replacement.

**151** · 2009 February 9th, 14:15

Short video clip of me test out the MFR (without music).

[ame="http://www.vimeo.com/3148453"]HV30 - Testing Manual Focus Ring on Vimeo[/ame]

**Elric2176** · 2009 February 9th, 18:41

Originally Posted by MitchellStafiej

Who has not received theirs yet from the first batch?

Mitch

Me. It's lost somewhere in the postal system.

The USPS online tracking for my focus ring still just says: "Your item was processed and left our ORLANDO, FL 32862 facility on January 29, 2009." I talked to a person at their 800 number to get them to find out what happened, and later received a call from my local post office that they're "looking into the matter". My guess at this point is that it's lost forever.

Next I'll need to figure out how to file a claim.

**151** · 2009 February 9th, 19:47

^ Mine said it was in FL for days...next thing I new it was at my door. I became a bit worried too but thankfully it showed up

From the time I ordered to the time I received my MFR was about 7-8 days, just to give you and idea. I'm not sure how long you've been waiting.

**berighteous** · 2009 February 10th, 02:34

Originally Posted by l2pdrums

I just got some glue and glued the rubber piece to the small metal piece. BUt unfortunately with my unsteady hands, I got superglue on the edges of the rubber piece, now when I turn the wheele, I don't get a smooth turn due to the superglue on the edges. Do you know where I might be able to get a similar piece to replace the rubber piece, and should I try hardware stores?

Have you tried cleaning off the rubber piece? Nail polish remover (with acetone) on a q-tip might do the trick. If you do it quick it shouldn't hurt the wheel. (if it does, forget where you read this!)

**l2pdrums** · 2009 February 10th, 11:53

Originally Posted by berighteous

Have you tried cleaning off the rubber piece? Nail polish remover (with acetone) on a q-tip might do the trick. If you do it quick it shouldn't hurt the wheel. (if it does, forget where you read this!)

Hmmm,
didn't think of this. I'll try it.

**bjolly** · 2009 February 10th, 15:34

Is the next batch coming soon? If not, would anyone like to sell theirs to me? Thanks!

**OldBoyScott** · 2009 February 10th, 16:25

So far with my experience with the focus ring, I'm pretty sure focusing while handholding the camera is not advisable.

**MitchellStafiej** · 2009 February 10th, 16:28

Originally Posted by Elric2176

Me. It's lost somewhere in the postal system.

The USPS online tracking for my focus ring still just says: "Your item was processed and left our ORLANDO, FL 32862 facility on January 29, 2009." I talked to a person at their 800 number to get them to find out what happened, and later received a call from my local post office that they're "looking into the matter". My guess at this point is that it's lost forever.

Next I'll need to figure out how to file a claim.

Where did you get your tracking number? Because this is ridiculous. I ordered mine from the first batch with credit card, I haven't heard any news since...

It's been 15 days.

Mitch

**kenkyusha** · 2009 February 10th, 20:39

Any word on the next round of wheels for shipping

?

Be well,
Jigme

**nzo** · 2009 February 10th, 21:02

Slowest shipping rate, arrived 12 days after payment via PayPal. Love it!

Thank you Irv

**MitchellStafiej** · 2009 February 10th, 23:09

Originally Posted by nzo

Slowest shipping rate, arrived 12 days after payment via PayPal. Love it!

Thank you Irv

Did you get a tracking number with your order?

It's been 16 days, in Canada. Still no ring.

Mitch

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