I'm confused ..VZ-Pro-L or VZ-Rock ! at DVinfo.net

Fawaz Al-Kandari · August 21st, 2003, 04:51 AM

Hi all

I'm confused what model to choose for my Canon XL1s
is the VariZoom VZ-Pro-L or VZ-Rock ?

I do search in this form to know the answer but my confusion to increase !!

anyone can help me to choose a good Controller for my XL1s

Thank You
Fawaz

Ivan Hedley Enger · August 21st, 2003, 10:16 AM

Hi Fawaz

I haven't had the opportunity to try the VZ-Rock, but I have the Pro-L. I like the VZ-Pro-L very much, it's a very fine controller I use mostly with my jib. The only drawback I can think of, is that I can turn my camera on from standby mode but not off, with this controller.

John Locke · August 21st, 2003, 10:30 AM

Fawaz,

I also have the VZ-Pro-L and I like it a lot. I chose the button type over the rocker type because it seems like I have more control that way...but that's just me. The rocker type seems to be the most popular.

But before you make any decision, click here and read a thorough review of the VZ Rock by Ken Tanaka.

Ivan Hedley Enger · August 21st, 2003, 02:08 PM

I agree with you John. I feel I have more control with VZ-Pro-L. Compared to my LANC control handle from Manfrotto (works fine, by the way), I got more control while zooming.

Fawaz Al-Kandari · August 21st, 2003, 02:24 PM

Thanks for replys

yeh .. I think I will go to VZ-Pro-L
I sent e-mail to zgc.com (the Sponsor) :)

Thanks again
Fawaz

Tom Hardwick · August 22nd, 2003, 05:09 AM

If I were you I'd avoid the Rock and the Stealth. I've just completed a review for Computer Video magazine (out in a week or so) and I was very disappointed indeed. I should let you know that I tested them on Sony's TRV900, VX2000 and TR2000 and not on the XL-1s, so your mileage may vary.

tom.

August 21st, 2003, 04:51 AM	#1
Fawaz Al-Kandari New Boot Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kuwait Posts: 16	I'm confused ..VZ-Pro-L or VZ-Rock ! Hi all I'm confused what model to choose for my Canon XL1s is the VariZoom VZ-Pro-L or VZ-Rock ? I do search in this form to know the answer but my confusion to increase !! anyone can help me to choose a good Controller for my XL1s Thank You Fawaz __________________ Another Break in the Wall !!

August 21st, 2003, 10:30 AM	#3
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Fawaz, I also have the VZ-Pro-L and I like it a lot. I chose the button type over the rocker type because it seems like I have more control that way...but that's just me. The rocker type seems to be the most popular. But before you make any decision, click here and read a thorough review of the VZ Rock by Ken Tanaka. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

August 21st, 2003, 02:24 PM	#5
Fawaz Al-Kandari New Boot Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kuwait Posts: 16	Thanks for replys yeh .. I think I will go to VZ-Pro-L I sent e-mail to zgc.com (the Sponsor) :) Thanks again Fawaz __________________ Another Break in the Wall !!

August 21st, 2003, 10:16 AM	#2
Ivan Hedley Enger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vestfold in Norway Posts: 103	Hi Fawaz I haven't had the opportunity to try the VZ-Rock, but I have the Pro-L. I like the VZ-Pro-L very much, it's a very fine controller I use mostly with my jib. The only drawback I can think of, is that I can turn my camera on from standby mode but not off, with this controller.

August 21st, 2003, 02:08 PM	#4
Ivan Hedley Enger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vestfold in Norway Posts: 103	I agree with you John. I feel I have more control with VZ-Pro-L. Compared to my LANC control handle from Manfrotto (works fine, by the way), I got more control while zooming.

August 22nd, 2003, 05:09 AM	#6
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	If I were you I'd avoid the Rock and the Stealth. I've just completed a review for Computer Video magazine (out in a week or so) and I was very disappointed indeed. I should let you know that I tested them on Sony's TRV900, VX2000 and TR2000 and not on the XL-1s, so your mileage may vary. tom.