View Full Version : zoom control units??


Chris Sinista
January 21st, 2007, 06:22 PM
I'm going to be getting a bogen set up the 351 mvb with the 503 head. So what zoom control units are there for a reasonable price? I cant even find ones sold seperate and help would be great

Boyd Ostroff
January 21st, 2007, 06:37 PM
Hi Chris! I moved your thread to our Remote Lens Controller forum which is where we usually discuss this sort of thing. A good place to start looking would be the Zoom and Focus Control category at our sponsor B&H Photo:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=search&Q=&ci=1889

You might also spend a little time browsing through previous posts in this forum: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=123

Harold Schreiber
January 21st, 2007, 06:53 PM
Hi Chris,

If your Cam came with an Infrared Remote (that can control the Zooming), have you considered setting it up to use ??? It can be done with FiberOptic cable. That way you can attach it to your T-Pod's control handle(s) or hold it free hand. The limitation is only one speed zoom, but I've found that to be enough in most situations.

I've set all 4 of my Sony Cams up to use their's this way, in addition to using two of the Sony T-Pod's wired remote handles.

Can send you pics if interested.

Harold