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G. Randy Brown · July 10th, 2010, 03:19 PM

Howdy,
I saw a couple of Varizooms on BH Photo but the reviews stated that the 4 left buttons didn't work with the XHA1 on the VZStealthLX and the zoom only had 3-4 incremental speeds on Canon (as opposed to infinite on the reviewer's Sony) for the cheaper model.
I'd like to have a nice steady variable-speed zoom and an auto-focus button (I don't see the point in a controller unless these are available)...you guys have any suggestions for the XHA1?
Thanks very much,
Randy

Allan Black · July 10th, 2010, 04:13 PM

GR check out the Manfrotto 523PROi but just make sure its pan handle (19mm) will fit your tripod rose .. or you've to buy a handle that'll fit.

I'm going through that exercise as we speak :) Cheers.

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Greg Clark · July 10th, 2010, 05:45 PM

Manfrotto 521 Proi. B&H.

Colin McDonald · July 11th, 2010, 05:42 AM

I'll second the Manfrotto 521 Proi (clamps on to your existing tripod arm) or the more expensive 523PROi (replaces your existing arm). The 523 also does rec review but they are both very good.

Just make sure no one tries to sell you one of the older stock versions with similar model numbers - they have limited functionality.

Bo Sundvall · July 11th, 2010, 06:27 AM

Hi

Also check out a new device from Manfrotto, 521LX. I don't know anything more about it than the info on Manfrottos site. It looks nice though...

Regards,

/Bo

G. Randy Brown · July 11th, 2010, 06:27 AM

Thanks very much guys, I guess either one of those would work for me as I use Manfrotto but I think I'll go with the one without the panhandle so I can use it on a Spiderbrace also.
Thanks again guys!
Randy

July 10th, 2010, 03:19 PM	#1
G. Randy Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 288	Best lanc controller? Howdy, I saw a couple of Varizooms on BH Photo but the reviews stated that the 4 left buttons didn't work with the XHA1 on the VZStealthLX and the zoom only had 3-4 incremental speeds on Canon (as opposed to infinite on the reviewer's Sony) for the cheaper model. I'd like to have a nice steady variable-speed zoom and an auto-focus button (I don't see the point in a controller unless these are available)...you guys have any suggestions for the XHA1? Thanks very much, Randy

July 10th, 2010, 04:13 PM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,921	GR check out the Manfrotto 523PROi but just make sure its pan handle (19mm) will fit your tripod rose .. or you've to buy a handle that'll fit. I'm going through that exercise as we speak :) Cheers. tripods, heads, monopods, light stands, camera supports, lighting supports, professional tripod 523PROI - RC LANC-PAN BAR __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

July 10th, 2010, 05:45 PM	#3
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	Manfrotto 521 Proi. B&H.

July 11th, 2010, 05:42 AM	#4
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	I'll second the Manfrotto 521 Proi (clamps on to your existing tripod arm) or the more expensive 523PROi (replaces your existing arm). The 523 also does rec review but they are both very good. Just make sure no one tries to sell you one of the older stock versions with similar model numbers - they have limited functionality.

July 11th, 2010, 06:27 AM	#5
Bo Sundvall Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 244	Hi Also check out a new device from Manfrotto, 521LX. I don't know anything more about it than the info on Manfrottos site. It looks nice though... Regards, /Bo