Building A Motorized Zoom Machine For Your DSLR

Thanks for viewing and please subscribe! This is a "how to guide" to put together your zoom machine for a dslr and zoom lens. It will allow you to make vortex star trails and motorize your lens to zoom in or out smoothly. More detailed instructions at http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorize-Your-DSLR-Zoom-Lens/ For fine art please check out www.milkywaymike.com Servo City Parts List: 1. 0.5 RPM Gear Motor (RZ12-3000-05RPM). For faster rotation try a more powerful motor. 2. Aluminum Clamping Motor Mount 3. 12 Inch Aluminum Channel 4. 9 Inch Aluminum Channel 5. 1 Large Square Screw plates 6. .3125 inch L x 6-32 Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Socket Head Cap Screw (25pk) 7. ¼ inch Collar 8. ¼ inch Bore Set Screw Hub .770 inch 9.1/4 inch Shafting & Tubing Spacers (12pk) 10. (2) .250 inch ID x .500 Inch OD Flanged ball Bearing (Stainless Steel) 11. DC Power Cable 12. Digital Manual Speed Controller 13. 8 Cell 12v Battery Tray (plug end) 14. 7/64 Female Crimp Terminals for 14-16 awg (6pk) 15. ¼ inch x 2 ½ inch D-Shaft 16. 32 Tooth, 32 Pitch, 6mm Bore Pinion Gear 17. 64 tooth or 84 tooth 32 Pitch ½ inch Bore Aluminum Gear Tools: 7/64 inch Hex Key Screw Driver Other Items: Redrock Micro Lens Gear .8 Film Pitch Mod. (Make sure to get the right size for your lens) Sunwayfoto MP Rail DMP - 200 and Sunwayfoto L Bracket Dynamic Perceptions MX3 motion control for more movement options. (note: Their will be slight placement variations for the gears and motor depending on what type camera and lens you are using)