A1 and Manfrotto 521PRO Compact Remote Control at DVinfo.net

Ann Bens · September 14th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Hello, does anyone know it the Manfrotto 521PRO Compact Remote Control works with the Canon XH A1, including the Push Auto Focus function.
Thx.

Annie Haycock · September 15th, 2008, 01:08 AM

Judging from previous posts about this, I don't think even the Canon LANC works with the push auto-focus feature. But if there is any LANC that does, I'd like to know about it too.

Jorge Mendoza · September 15th, 2008, 05:10 AM

i have it and the push autofocus don´t fuction only for the zoom and manual focus and rec sorry my english not is very well, hi

Robin Miller · September 15th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I have several eBenke LANC remotes I bought last year for ~$30, but now I see B&H has the identical unit under the "Digital Concepts" brand for $19.95 -- Digital Concepts | RC-800 8 Button Camcorder Remote | RC-800 -- which is simply unbeatable when you consider that a Manfrotto LANC control with the same functions costs $300+.

No push focus, but at least *a* focus control, and a nice-sized zoom rocker and a knob to adjust zoom speed, which beats the bleep out of two-speed rockers you can OOPS! suddenly zoom too fast by mistake by pressing a little too hard.

And (I think I posted in another thread), because these little cheapies feel flimsy, I got a couple of spares. So far, though, the only problems is that a visiting puppy chewed one up, and I assure you that this puppy could just as easily have ruined a $300 or $400 controller.

My little cheapie LANC controllers work fine on both the Canon XH-A1 and Sony A1U.

Considering the price, I can live without push focus. :)

Guy Shaddock · September 15th, 2008, 07:13 PM

I would like to have the push auto focus as well. What I can say is you can't get that with the VariZoom Stealth LX. You can start/stop, change focus and zoom in and out ....but that's about it. Also, the lever (a small brass hexagon shaped thing) is too small and if you are hoping to get a well controlled smooth zoom ...well, good luck!

Ann Bens · September 16th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the respons.

Ken Wozniak · September 16th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Miller

I have several eBenke LANC remotes I bought last year for ~$30, but now I see B&H has the identical unit under the "Digital Concepts" brand for $19.95 -- ... Considering the price, I can live without push focus. :)

So the cheapie works okay? I've been eyeing one of those for use with an XL1s my church uses for recording worship services.

September 14th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#1
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	A1 and Manfrotto 521PRO Compact Remote Control Hello, does anyone know it the Manfrotto 521PRO Compact Remote Control works with the Canon XH A1, including the Push Auto Focus function. Thx.

September 15th, 2008, 01:08 AM	#2
Annie Haycock Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales Posts: 734	Judging from previous posts about this, I don't think even the Canon LANC works with the push auto-focus feature. But if there is any LANC that does, I'd like to know about it too. __________________ Canon XH A1; Canon XF100; Nikon D800

September 15th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#4
Robin Miller New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 16	No push focus, but for $20 - $30, what do you expect? :) I have several eBenke LANC remotes I bought last year for ~$30, but now I see B&H has the identical unit under the "Digital Concepts" brand for $19.95 -- Digital Concepts \| RC-800 8 Button Camcorder Remote \| RC-800 -- which is simply unbeatable when you consider that a Manfrotto LANC control with the same functions costs $300+. No push focus, but at least a focus control, and a nice-sized zoom rocker and a knob to adjust zoom speed, which beats the bleep out of two-speed rockers you can OOPS! suddenly zoom too fast by mistake by pressing a little too hard. And (I think I posted in another thread), because these little cheapies feel flimsy, I got a couple of spares. So far, though, the only problems is that a visiting puppy chewed one up, and I assure you that this puppy could just as easily have ruined a $300 or $400 controller. My little cheapie LANC controllers work fine on both the Canon XH-A1 and Sony A1U. Considering the price, I can live without push focus. :)

September 15th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#5
Guy Shaddock Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 131	I would like to have the push auto focus as well. What I can say is you can't get that with the VariZoom Stealth LX. You can start/stop, change focus and zoom in and out ....but that's about it. Also, the lever (a small brass hexagon shaped thing) is too small and if you are hoping to get a well controlled smooth zoom ...well, good luck! Last edited by Guy Shaddock; September 15th, 2008 at 07:18 PM. Reason: correction

September 15th, 2008, 05:10 AM	#3
Jorge Mendoza New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Huelva Andalucia Posts: 9	i have it and the push autofocus don´t fuction only for the zoom and manual focus and rec sorry my english not is very well, hi

September 16th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#6
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Thanks for the respons.