Looking for zoom/focus controller at DVinfo.net

Dwight Flynn · September 11th, 2004, 05:59 PM

Is there currently a zoom/focus controller on the market that works with the hd10u? If so what is it/they?

Thanks

Veronica Carrera · September 13th, 2004, 08:54 PM

bump, i'm looking for the same.

Les Dit · September 13th, 2004, 10:42 PM

The servo focus on the JVC is not suitable for hitting focus marks. The ring is only loosely coupled ( electronically ) to the actual lens elements. Maybe this prevents companies from selling these gadgets, since they are minimally useful?
-Les

Murad Toor · September 14th, 2004, 12:38 AM

Les, I think Dwight and Veronica are asking whether there are any Varizoom type wired remotes available.

Dwight Flynn · September 14th, 2004, 08:22 AM

Sorry for the late reply, but I am looking for a Varizoom type controller, if one exists.

Thanks

Veronica Carrera · September 14th, 2004, 12:08 PM

Quote:

-- Originally posted by Murad Toor : Les, I think Dwight and Veronica are asking whether there are any Varizoom type wired remotes available.

exactly! :)

Ken Hodson · September 14th, 2004, 08:41 PM

I've seen one advertised befor. It converted the HD10 into a TV station type setup. Was about $5000 and I do not recall the company. Try searching through the HD1/10 forum archive's for "zoom control" or some such.

Dwight Flynn · September 15th, 2004, 11:50 AM

Ken, that price tag breaks the bank. I will have to keep looking for a more reasonably priced solution (if one exists).

Thanks

Ken Hodson · September 15th, 2004, 12:36 PM

I assume you are looking for the simpler throttle style zoom controler. There are quite a few that use LANC but I haven't found one that uses JVC's Jlip yet.

Veronica Carrera · September 16th, 2004, 12:49 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Ken Hodson : I assume you are looking for the simpler throttle style zoom controler. There are quite a few that use LANC but I haven't found one that uses JVC's Jlip yet. -->>>

Thanks for your reply, Ken.

What is JVC's Jlip? I can't seem to find it on my camera!

Thanks!

Ken Hodson · September 16th, 2004, 02:23 AM

Ya know what? I never actually looked for it on the HD10. Is it on there guys? It should be around the Firewire plug. Cams at the studio so I'm not sure.

September 11th, 2004, 05:59 PM	#1
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	Looking for zoom/focus controller Is there currently a zoom/focus controller on the market that works with the hd10u? If so what is it/they? Thanks

September 14th, 2004, 08:41 PM	#7
Ken Hodson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,315	I've seen one advertised befor. It converted the HD10 into a TV station type setup. Was about $5000 and I do not recall the company. Try searching through the HD1/10 forum archive's for "zoom control" or some such. __________________ Damnit Jim, I'm a film maker not a sysytems tech.

September 15th, 2004, 12:36 PM	#9
Ken Hodson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,315	I assume you are looking for the simpler throttle style zoom controler. There are quite a few that use LANC but I haven't found one that uses JVC's Jlip yet. __________________ Damnit Jim, I'm a film maker not a sysytems tech.

September 16th, 2004, 02:23 AM	#11
Ken Hodson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,315	Ya know what? I never actually looked for it on the HD10. Is it on there guys? It should be around the Firewire plug. Cams at the studio so I'm not sure. __________________ Damnit Jim, I'm a film maker not a sysytems tech.

September 13th, 2004, 08:54 PM	#2
Veronica Carrera Tourist Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3	bump, i'm looking for the same.

September 13th, 2004, 10:42 PM	#3
Les Dit Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern Cal-ee-for-Ni-ya Posts: 608	The servo focus on the JVC is not suitable for hitting focus marks. The ring is only loosely coupled ( electronically ) to the actual lens elements. Maybe this prevents companies from selling these gadgets, since they are minimally useful? -Les

September 14th, 2004, 12:38 AM	#4
Murad Toor Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 125	Les, I think Dwight and Veronica are asking whether there are any Varizoom type wired remotes available.

September 14th, 2004, 08:22 AM	#5
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	Sorry for the late reply, but I am looking for a Varizoom type controller, if one exists. Thanks

September 15th, 2004, 11:50 AM	#8
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	Ken, that price tag breaks the bank. I will have to keep looking for a more reasonably priced solution (if one exists). Thanks

September 16th, 2004, 12:49 AM	#10
Veronica Carrera Tourist Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3	<<<-- Originally posted by Ken Hodson : I assume you are looking for the simpler throttle style zoom controler. There are quite a few that use LANC but I haven't found one that uses JVC's Jlip yet. -->>> Thanks for your reply, Ken. What is JVC's Jlip? I can't seem to find it on my camera! Thanks!