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April 29th, 2018, 11:37 PM | #1 |
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Zoom Commander II Remote
Came across this LANC remote - 'Zoom Commander II' - whilst looking at used tripod & stabilizer deals.
Zoom Commander Digital Zoom Controller Appears to be a rather an old model from the Hi-8/DV camcorder days. Anyone know if it will work with a Canon Vixia HF-G30 ? I'm not so interested in Focus control - mainly the Record, Zoom and 'Camera Power On/Off' functionality. Edit: No bother, the item was sold. Last edited by Bryan Worsley; April 30th, 2018 at 09:11 PM. |
May 1st, 2018, 06:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: Zoom Commander II Remote
I have not tried the Zoom Commander products, but FWIW, the Canon ZR-1000 that worked with the old XL1 also works with the XA20, and the Zoom Commanders claim they work with the XL1. However, that is no assurance they correctly implement all LANC protocol codes recognized by the G30
Have you tried search for old threads that discuss the Zoom Commanders? There are a few that discuss some pros and cons from 8-12 years ago.
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May 1st, 2018, 06:18 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Zoom Commander II Remote
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May 1st, 2018, 07:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Zoom Commander II Remote
I don't think you missed much, Bryan -- I am not a fan of those remotes. To me they are ergonomically unappealing. A much better choice would be any VariZoom model LANC controller.
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May 1st, 2018, 10:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: Zoom Commander II Remote
Actually Chris the bundle I was looking at was this one:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Complete-Son...EAAOSwCDZa2hiq It was the Sony VX2000 and included fisheye lens (opteka super wide 0.22x 58mm) that caught my attention - you'll recall our discussion about video cameras for filming skateboarding last week. I was weighing up whether the other bundled items might be of use and, if not, their potential resale value. The Fig-Rig alone could maybe fetch $150. It was a tempting proposition up to the closing hours of the auction when the bids ramped-up - as is often the case. I missed the closing but given the hefty shipping/duty costs for importing to Canada, I probably would have chickened out anyway. I am looking to buy a remote at some point though and, as you say, the VariZoom (Stealth) is well recommended. Cheers. Last edited by Bryan Worsley; May 2nd, 2018 at 05:57 AM. |
May 2nd, 2018, 08:20 AM | #6 |
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Re: Zoom Commander II Remote
Wow, it went for nearly C$300... I recall when the Kata bag in that kit sold for nearly that amount all by itself. Lots of good stuff there.
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May 2nd, 2018, 09:43 AM | #7 |
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Re: Zoom Commander II Remote
Like I said, it was tempting. Shipping/import costs would have added C$110 to that though.
I had a hankering for a Fig-Rig back in the day and, like many people, had a go at making a poor-man's substitute from PVC pipe......didn't work very well. Long discontinued now of course although I read an article last year that Mike Figgis was working on an 'updated' version 3 model and was talking to Manfrotto about relaunching it: https://creativityinnovationsuccess....eo-camera-rig/ Wonder if anything will come of that ? |
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