USB Follow Focus Step size and rate control - 5DIII

Started by HugoFilipe, March 26, 2014, 04:57:28 PM

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HugoFilipe

Hello,

I've just received a Aputure V-Control that basically is a USB focus controller (just the Canon EOS software).
After a few tests, I end up with maximum refresh rate of the controler and maximum step size and still the focus is too slow, I mean really too slow. I need to turn the dial 7 turns to get it from infinity to close focus.
This controller should me mounted on a handheld brushless gimbal to control focus, but at this focus rate its impossible to control it. The ideal would be half turn or even full turn to get it from infinity to close focus.

Since the Follow Focus on the Magic Lantern works really well (10ms refresh, with step 2) I wonder if it would be possible apply those settings to the information getting in via USB.

In short: Could Magic Lantern get the USB follow focus behave faster?

This would be so great.
Thank you
Hugo


Edit:
Forgot to add the gear, this was on a 5DIII with Tokina 11-16, Sigma 35 1.4, Sigma 50 1.4, Sigma 85 1.4. All with same behaviour.