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chuck colburn
05-15-2007, 05:37 PM
I feel kinda stupid having to ask this since I repaired and built cine optics for thirty years, but I can't find solid info on the pressure angle of the 32 pitch follow focus, zoom and iris gears used on motion picture camera lenses.
Some people say 14-1/2 degree and some say 20 degree. Any one know for sure?

Thanks,

Chuck

CVB
05-15-2007, 05:43 PM
Chuck, all of the gears I've made have been 20 degrees.. they work great.

chuck colburn
05-15-2007, 05:45 PM
Chuck, all of the gears I've made have been 20 degrees.. they work great.

Thank you CVB.

Are you only designing a wireless ff? Or both a mechanical and wireless?

Chuck