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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can this CamFi ZF Remote Zoom & Focus Controller be used in cameras that 

do not support auto focus, such as Sony a7r, a7r ii?
A: Yes, the CamFi ZF Controller can be used with these cameras. Remote 

focusing has been combined with depth of field shooting.

Q: Can this CamFi ZF Controller be used with follow focus?
A: No. CamFi ZF Controller is mainly designed for photo shooting. It is not 

suitable for follow focus shooting.

Q: Can this CamFi ZF Controller be used without the CamFi Remote Camera 

Controller?
A: No. The CamFi Zoom & Focus Controller must be used in conjunction with 

the CamFi Remote Camera Controller. It supports the following models of 

CamFi Remote Camera Controllers: CamFi CF101, CF102, CamFi Pro, CamFi Pro 

Plus.

Summary of Contents for ZF

Page 1: ...CamFi ZF Remote Zoom Focus Controller User Guide CamFi Limited v1 0 5 ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...amera body size 4 Installation of Belt Pulleys and Motor Module 5 Installation of Belt 7 Installation of the Holder for Lens Mount 8 Installation of L Bracket 9 Installation of CamFi and USB Hub 9 Connect the USB Cable 10 How to Use the App 11 App Download and Installation 11 Connect to the Wi Fi signal of the CamFi 11 Launch the CamFi App 12 Select Lens Configuration 13 Select a Task 14 Frequentl...

Page 4: ...d to adjust the distance between the motor and the lens Also used to drive the belt which moves the zoom ring and focus ring Module H MXL Belts for Zoom Ring Three sized belts are included to accommodate different lens sizes B150T 15 MXL B160T 15 MXL B170T 15 MXL Module E L Bracket Used to mount the USB Hub and the CamFi Remote Camera Controller sold separately Module C Holder for Lens Mount Used ...

Page 5: ...00mm 70 300mm 100 300mm 100 400mm Use with Base Plate Module A Module K USB Cable Connect motor with USB Hub Or charge the motor with the USB cable Introduction to Indicators and Buttons 1 Power switch 2 Power light 3 Charging light On Unit is charging Off Charging is completed 4 Battery light Red Battery is low 5 Charging connector 6 USB data connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 6: ...focus and zoom lenses with a focal length of 35mm or less such as 15mm 20mm 24mm 16 35mm 17 35mm 150mm carbon fiber rail rods can be used for standard zoom lenses such as 24 70mm 28 70mm 35 70mm These rods have been pre installed onto the base plate by the factory 200mm carbon fiber rail rods Module J can be used for lenses with a focal length of 200 400mm and for zoom lens such as 70 200mm 70 300...

Page 7: ...d other cameras that are equipped with a camera battery grip Normal sized Large sized The default assembly in the package conforms to normal sized cameras If you use a large sized camera you need to adjust Module A first Follow the diagram below Steps 1 Locate the large hex key aka allen wrench in the package lower left image 2 Remove the screw highlighted in yellow upper left image using the hex ...

Page 8: ... Ring Focus Ring Belt Pulley and Motor Module are all in a vertical line when assembling A Assembly Instructions for zoom and focus rings that are close to the camera body Installation sequence 1 First place the Belt Pulley Module D on the rail upper image 2 Then place the Motor Module Module B on the rail lower image ...

Page 9: ...ns B Assembly Instructions for zoom and focus rings that are further away from the camera body Installation sequence 1 First place the Motor Module Module B on the rail upper image 2 Then place the Belt Pulley Module D on the rail lower image ...

Page 10: ...lation of Belt Select a suitably sized belt Module H based on your lens size and hold the zoom ring by adjusting the motor height and the Belt Pulley to avoid slippage Lock the grips on the Belt Pulley in place lower image to secure the belt in place ...

Page 11: ...the Holder for Lens Mount Module C forward backward up and down to position the lens axis parallel to the carbon fiber rods Note The Long Holder for Lens Mount right image may be used in special cases 方式一 方式二 Note Do not touch the Holder for Lens Mount indicated in red below with the moving parts of the lens ...

Page 12: ...acket to the width of the camera Note The small hex key upper right image is required to remove the screws on the L Bracket Installation of CamFi and USB Hub Install the CamFi Remote Camera Controller and the USB Hub Module F into the shoe mount on the side of the L Bracket Then connect the cable from the USB Hub to the CamFi Remote Camera Controller ...

Page 13: ... www cam fi com Installation Instructions Connect the USB Cable Connect the Motor Module and the camera to the USB HUB with the cables upper image The cables can be attached to the cable clips lower image ...

Page 14: ...Fi Remote Camera Controller sold separately see notes below CamFi xxxxxxxx Note 1 The CamFi ZF Remote Zoom Focus Controller must be used in conjunction with the CamFi Remote Camera Controllers CamFi CF101 CamFi CF102 CamFi Pro CamFi Plus sold separately Please visit the official website https www cam fi com en support html 2 Please refer to the CamFi Remote Camera Controller manual for the operati...

Page 15: ... that the cable is connected to the camera and that the camera and the CamFi ZF Remote Zoom Focus Controller are powered on Click the Zoom icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the CamFi app to launch the zoom controller view Zoom Note that if the icon is not displayed slide the toolbar 100 9 41 AM Carrier Canon 7D LV MF M 1 320 F6 3 ISO 400 EV 0 ...

Page 16: ...hortest Tip You can speed this step by setting the step size 5 Locate the farthest focal length focal distance of the lens After adjusting the focal length focal distance of the lens to the longest farthest tap Next 6 Save lens settings name the currently configured lens so that it can be used again Calibrate the Lens 1 Click Select Lens to select the model from the list that corresponds to the cu...

Page 17: ...tion LV 1 步 模式 更多 M 1 320 F6 3 ISO 400 EV 0 Canon 7D 拍摄张数 54 58 拍摄步 1 拍摄间隔 5s 延时 5s 退出 1 4 14 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 10 9 2 3 1 Camera model and battery indicator 2 Camera parameter display 3 Recording status display 4 Turn Live View on off 5 Switch the shooting mode 6 Set more parameters for shooting 7 Set the motor rotation step 8 Focal position 9 Rotating motors 10 Moving to markers 11 Record...

Page 18: ...ode can achieve AB focus focal length conversion during video shooting 1 Tap the arrow button to move the focus click the A icon to set the focus point A 2 Do the same to set the focus point B 3 Tap the A arrow icon and the focus will go to point A Tap the B arrow icon and the focus will go to point B 4 Tap the red icon on the right side of the screen to start video recording Focus Stacking Choose...

Page 19: ...focus on the closest area of the object and then tap button A 2 Tap the arrow button again to set the focus on the furthest area of the object tap button B 3 Tap the More button on the left to set the number of shots and the interval 4 Tap the Capture button to start shooting After the shooting Is completed you can use a third party product like Adobe After Effects to build the Hyperlapse video wi...

Page 20: ...with depth of field shooting Q Can this CamFi ZF Controller be used with follow focus A No CamFi ZF Controller is mainly designed for photo shooting It is not suitable for follow focus shooting Q Can this CamFi ZF Controller be used without the CamFi Remote Camera Controller A No The CamFi Zoom Focus Controller must be used in conjunction with the CamFi Remote Camera Controller It supports the fol...

Page 21: ... Charging Voltage DC 12V Step angle 0 144 Battery Charging Voltage DC 3 7V Battery Capacity 500 mAH Operating Temperature 10 C 55 C 14 F 131 F Battery Runtime 25H Wi Fi Wi Fi Distance 60m Standard Size mm Maximum 200 166 5 140 Minimum 210 152 140 Product Net Weight g 520 ...

Page 22: ...ponsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including but not limited to those set forth herein WARNING Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become familiar with the features of this product before operating this product Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause ser...

Page 23: ...y in any environment with a temperature of over 60 C or 140 F 4 Recharge and discharge the battery about every 3 months to maintain the battery life Disposal 1 Do not dispose of the battery in regular trash Strictly follow your local regulations regarding the proper disposal and recycling of batteries Only dispose of the battery after a complete discharge 2 If the battery cannot be fully discharge...

Page 24: ...m or via our website at http www cam fi com en 2 CamFi s customer service will guide you through the service procedure regarding any product issue or problem you have encountered 3 CamFi reserves the right to evaluate damaged or returned products Contact Information Contact Us Tel 86 0756 3618386 Email support cam fi com Website www cam fi com Address A1002 Tsinghua Science and Technology Park Uni...

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