LANC control on GL2 at DVinfo.net

Steve Baker · April 12th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Hi all,

I bought a used GL2 in Dec. 05, and have used it a number of times without trouble. Though with all the "Remove Cassette Error" postings I've seen, I am on eggshells wondeing when or if it will conk out on me. If it does, I am sure it will be at the most in-opportune time possible. But hopefully not.

I have a question regarding the LANC control. I've seen some LANC tripods for sale on ebay for around $50, but have no idea whether they are worth the trouble or not. Does anyone know what features can be controlled by the LANC? Focus? Zoom? Aperture? Anyone use LANC?

Thanks,
Steve

Michael Westphal · April 12th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Steve, I use a LANC controller on a GL2. It works great. Record/Stop, Zoom, focus, wake from sleep, and data display. Apeture would be great, but I don't think it's possible. I've never seen a controller that has a control for that anyway.

Chris Hurd · April 12th, 2007, 05:22 PM

Search for LANC in our Remote Lens Controllers forum -- tons of discussions, many involving the GL2.

The Canon ZR-2000 offers limited exposure control over LANC.

Yev Belman · April 14th, 2007, 11:18 AM

I was looking at Zoom Commander II myself. They sell for only $160, about the same price as a used Verizoom vz pro-L on ebay, but they have something Pro-L is lacking and that is the automatic focus on/off. It's nice to let the camera grab the focus and switch back to manual (avoid focus seeking). With the 2.5" flip out monitor it's a guessing game when it comes to focusing yourself. I'm interested in hearing other's opinions.

Dale Baglo · April 15th, 2007, 10:15 PM

A year ago, I did a bit of internet research and decided on a Bebob Zoe LANC controller for my GL2. I wanted something that I could also attach to the lower end of a monopod so I could do crane shots. (I ended up also buying an LCD monitor that I mount near the LANC controller.) The whole contraption allows me to keep the GL2 about 8 or 9 feet in the air for extended periods of time. (I bury the butt of the monopod into a pouch on my belt.) Anyway, have a look at the Bebob.

Travis Cossel · April 16th, 2007, 12:35 AM

I've been using a VariZoom model for a while now, and they've worked great.

April 12th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#1
Steve Baker New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 7	LANC control on GL2 Hi all, I bought a used GL2 in Dec. 05, and have used it a number of times without trouble. Though with all the "Remove Cassette Error" postings I've seen, I am on eggshells wondeing when or if it will conk out on me. If it does, I am sure it will be at the most in-opportune time possible. But hopefully not. I have a question regarding the LANC control. I've seen some LANC tripods for sale on ebay for around $50, but have no idea whether they are worth the trouble or not. Does anyone know what features can be controlled by the LANC? Focus? Zoom? Aperture? Anyone use LANC? Thanks, Steve

April 12th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#2
Michael Westphal Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 166	Steve, I use a LANC controller on a GL2. It works great. Record/Stop, Zoom, focus, wake from sleep, and data display. Apeture would be great, but I don't think it's possible. I've never seen a controller that has a control for that anyway. __________________ Michael A Westphal

April 12th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Search for LANC in our Remote Lens Controllers forum -- tons of discussions, many involving the GL2. The Canon ZR-2000 offers limited exposure control over LANC. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 15th, 2007, 10:15 PM	#5
Dale Baglo Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 64	A year ago, I did a bit of internet research and decided on a Bebob Zoe LANC controller for my GL2. I wanted something that I could also attach to the lower end of a monopod so I could do crane shots. (I ended up also buying an LCD monitor that I mount near the LANC controller.) The whole contraption allows me to keep the GL2 about 8 or 9 feet in the air for extended periods of time. (I bury the butt of the monopod into a pouch on my belt.) Anyway, have a look at the Bebob. __________________ Need a narration? www.dalebaglo.com

April 16th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#6
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	I've been using a VariZoom model for a while now, and they've worked great. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

April 14th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#4
Yev Belman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 27	I was looking at Zoom Commander II myself. They sell for only $160, about the same price as a used Verizoom vz pro-L on ebay, but they have something Pro-L is lacking and that is the automatic focus on/off. It's nice to let the camera grab the focus and switch back to manual (avoid focus seeking). With the 2.5" flip out monitor it's a guessing game when it comes to focusing yourself. I'm interested in hearing other's opinions.