Bogen remotes sticking at DVinfo.net

Scott Brooks · March 31st, 2012, 11:11 PM

I have two Bogen remote control handle's for my Sony cameras. I can't tell you the model # because the tripods are in position for an event tomorrow.

Both have a rocker for your thumb and I'm finding that they are sticking when I use them to zoom in or pull back. (Same issue with both remotes.) Zooming in seems to be worse. I'm curious as to whether anyone else has had this problem and if so, is there a way to fix it other than sending them in for repair.

I don't even know if they could be taken apart and cleaned ... didn't know if it was a "gunk" build-up or what.

Thanks -

Scott

Allan Black · April 1st, 2012, 02:19 AM

Both doing it sounds odd .. be good to know which models they are.

Have you been working outdoors in very dusty or windy places, or out by the ocean. Try running a vacuum over the thumb switch while zooming
to remove any dust and grit. I wouldn't try taking them apart unless you've done that sort of thing.

And are the mini plugs making good connections, clean all the plugs with a tiny micro spot of Brasso and connect/twist/pull them a couple of times
to clean the sockets.

We've got Manfrotto 523PROi Lanc controllers and I've taped over all the mini plug connections with low tack black tape, first to keep them from pulling out and second to keep atmospheric crap out of them.

Cheers.

Zoran Vincic · April 1st, 2012, 03:29 PM

Is it, by any chance, 521ex used with sony ex1 or ex3?

Scott Brooks · April 3rd, 2012, 02:37 PM

The odds of both of these going bad at the same time just didn't seem right ... but they did. Turns out on the underneath side of both of them (these were the discontinued handle remotes from many years ago) ... the plastic housing had gotten busted in the area of the hex screws. Basically the spring action on them just wasn't working right.

I have found someone that wanted to sell theirs and that's the way I'm going to go. I was able to salvage the handles, but now I'm just going to put the kind that clamps directly to the handle.

Thank you for the suggestions.

Scott

March 31st, 2012, 11:11 PM	#1
Scott Brooks Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 231	Bogen remotes sticking I have two Bogen remote control handle's for my Sony cameras. I can't tell you the model # because the tripods are in position for an event tomorrow. Both have a rocker for your thumb and I'm finding that they are sticking when I use them to zoom in or pull back. (Same issue with both remotes.) Zooming in seems to be worse. I'm curious as to whether anyone else has had this problem and if so, is there a way to fix it other than sending them in for repair. I don't even know if they could be taken apart and cleaned ... didn't know if it was a "gunk" build-up or what. Thanks - Scott

April 1st, 2012, 02:19 AM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,916	Re: Bogen remotes sticking Both doing it sounds odd .. be good to know which models they are. Have you been working outdoors in very dusty or windy places, or out by the ocean. Try running a vacuum over the thumb switch while zooming to remove any dust and grit. I wouldn't try taking them apart unless you've done that sort of thing. And are the mini plugs making good connections, clean all the plugs with a tiny micro spot of Brasso and connect/twist/pull them a couple of times to clean the sockets. We've got Manfrotto 523PROi Lanc controllers and I've taped over all the mini plug connections with low tack black tape, first to keep them from pulling out and second to keep atmospheric crap out of them. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

April 1st, 2012, 03:29 PM	#3
Zoran Vincic Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Split, Croatia Posts: 189	Re: Bogen remotes sticking Is it, by any chance, 521ex used with sony ex1 or ex3?

April 3rd, 2012, 02:37 PM	#4
Scott Brooks Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 231	Re: Bogen remotes sticking The odds of both of these going bad at the same time just didn't seem right ... but they did. Turns out on the underneath side of both of them (these were the discontinued handle remotes from many years ago) ... the plastic housing had gotten busted in the area of the hex screws. Basically the spring action on them just wasn't working right. I have found someone that wanted to sell theirs and that's the way I'm going to go. I was able to salvage the handles, but now I'm just going to put the kind that clamps directly to the handle. Thank you for the suggestions. Scott