H1 owners: successful LANC controllers? at DVinfo.net

Philip Fass · July 17th, 2008, 07:03 AM

Having sold my Zoe remote, I'm leaning toward a Canon to avoid compatibility issues. But are there any other specific brands/models you've used successfully with your H1?

Dan Keaton · July 17th, 2008, 03:32 PM

Dear Phillip,

The Vari-Zoom controllers work well.

They have many models.

Barry Gregg · July 18th, 2008, 08:42 AM

I have been using a Zoe lanc with good results for two years. Slow zooms are fairly easy and there is also a stop start button as well. 16x9 offers them.

Bill Graham · July 19th, 2008, 02:04 AM

I use a Manfrotto pan handle.

" The remote control features a record/stop button, a power on/standby button, three different zoom speed control buttons (slow, medium and fast) and a push auto focus button. The zoom wheel can be used to control one of the three preset, maximum zoom speeds or a customisable maximum speed which you can set to exactly the level you want"

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/3300

Mike Meyerson · July 19th, 2008, 09:44 PM

+1 for varizoom...I've had them same one for years (used w/ my XL1)...works great w/ my H1.

Norman Woo · July 22nd, 2008, 09:20 AM

Hi Folks

Are there any controllers that can also control the iris (aperture) settings when using the camera on a crane?

Thanks

Dan Keaton · July 22nd, 2008, 09:24 AM

Dear Norman,

The Canon Console Software, which runs on a computer, can be used to fully control the camera.

This could be very handy if you are running the camera on a crane.

The image that you see on the laptop (or other computer) will be delayed slightly, so you might want to use regular monitor, but you do have full control over all settings of the camera.

Philip Fass · July 22nd, 2008, 01:51 PM

Sold my Zoe remote because nothing happened when I plugged it into my H1

Now returning a Manfrotto 521 for same reason.

Any point in trying a Canon remote, or should I just assume my LANC is fried?

July 17th, 2008, 07:03 AM	#1
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	H1 owners: successful LANC controllers? Having sold my Zoe remote, I'm leaning toward a Canon to avoid compatibility issues. But are there any other specific brands/models you've used successfully with your H1?

July 17th, 2008, 03:32 PM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Phillip, The Vari-Zoom controllers work well. They have many models. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 18th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#3
Barry Gregg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 104	I have been using a Zoe lanc with good results for two years. Slow zooms are fairly easy and there is also a stop start button as well. 16x9 offers them. __________________ Walk in the light. www.barrygregg.us

July 19th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#5
Mike Meyerson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mahopac, NY Posts: 293	+1 for varizoom...I've had them same one for years (used w/ my XL1)...works great w/ my H1. __________________ www.AbsoluteMotionVideo.com

July 22nd, 2008, 09:24 AM	#7
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Norman, The Canon Console Software, which runs on a computer, can be used to fully control the camera. This could be very handy if you are running the camera on a crane. The image that you see on the laptop (or other computer) will be delayed slightly, so you might want to use regular monitor, but you do have full control over all settings of the camera. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 19th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#4
Bill Graham New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 19	I use a Manfrotto pan handle. " The remote control features a record/stop button, a power on/standby button, three different zoom speed control buttons (slow, medium and fast) and a push auto focus button. The zoom wheel can be used to control one of the three preset, maximum zoom speeds or a customisable maximum speed which you can set to exactly the level you want" http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/3300

July 22nd, 2008, 09:20 AM	#6
Norman Woo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brossard, Quebec, Canada Posts: 147	Hi Folks Are there any controllers that can also control the iris (aperture) settings when using the camera on a crane? Thanks

July 22nd, 2008, 01:51 PM	#8
Philip Fass Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte, VT Posts: 397	Sold my Zoe remote because nothing happened when I plugged it into my H1 Now returning a Manfrotto 521 for same reason. Any point in trying a Canon remote, or should I just assume my LANC is fried?