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Maurizio Panella · December 14th, 2005, 10:11 AM

Hi all,I'm thinking to buy varizoom VZ ROCK (maybe the Limited Edition Version) to use with Spiderbrace2 and my PD170 and I need to know if this product work well with the camera.
Any advice?

Thanks in advance,Maurizio.

Maurizio Panella · December 16th, 2005, 07:50 AM

As a remote control maybe is better the Bebop Zoe DVL but I need to know if is possible without problem to use it on the Spiderbrace2.

Any experience?

Thanks,Maurizio.

Tom Hardwick · December 17th, 2005, 01:18 PM

I have experience of both these LANC remotes (having tested both of them) but I have no experience of using them on the Spiderbrace.

The Zoe DVL is in my view by far the better controller.

tom.

Vincent Croce · December 22nd, 2005, 07:23 AM

Maurizio-
I'm using the spiderbrace with the VZRock LE. I've mounted it just above the second bend on the right arm and the ergos are just right. Just got it a couple of days ago, but I'll be using it tonight for some concert footage. I'll let you know how it works out. I like the feel of the rocker control, though. Very smooth...
Vin

Maurizio Panella · December 23rd, 2005, 11:50 AM

Thanks to all,
Vincent: with 170 is possible to use in full mode the VZ Rock or there are some buttons non funcional?
The feeling to use the Spiderbrace2 and a remote control is good?

Thanks again.
Maurizio Italy.

Wayne Orr · December 23rd, 2005, 02:28 PM

Bongiorno Maurizio! I use the Spiderbrace and Zoe DVL with my PD 150, and I am very happy with everything. You may want to experiment to find the position you are most comfortable with for mounting the Zoe. And, you may want to trim off a bit of the foam on the handle to improve the action of the rocker.

But remember, Maurizio, when you are using a brace with your camera, you want to limit the use of long lens shots, because they won't be as steady as off a tripod, so try not to do too much zooming. Stick with the wider angle lens positions for best results, and move in closer physically to your subject.

Besides the usual operating position, with the Spiderbrace resting on your shoulder, try tucking it into your armpit and holding it in place by squeezing your arm against it. That will give you a lower shooting angle that you may find more interesting than the usual position.

Caio

Wayne Orr, SOC

Maurizio Panella · December 23rd, 2005, 05:08 PM

Thank you Wayne.Thank you very much!

Ciao from Italy.
Maurizio.

Vincent Croce · December 24th, 2005, 08:18 AM

Every control on the VZRock works with the PD170--rec, focus, zoom rocker,
auto/manual, frame advance. And with where I located it on the Spiderbrace, I didn't need to remove any foam, although I would have on most other spots on the arm.

December 14th, 2005, 10:11 AM	#1
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	Varizoom VZ ROCK Hi all,I'm thinking to buy varizoom VZ ROCK (maybe the Limited Edition Version) to use with Spiderbrace2 and my PD170 and I need to know if this product work well with the camera. Any advice? Thanks in advance,Maurizio.

December 23rd, 2005, 02:28 PM	#6
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Bongiorno Maurizio! I use the Spiderbrace and Zoe DVL with my PD 150, and I am very happy with everything. You may want to experiment to find the position you are most comfortable with for mounting the Zoe. And, you may want to trim off a bit of the foam on the handle to improve the action of the rocker. But remember, Maurizio, when you are using a brace with your camera, you want to limit the use of long lens shots, because they won't be as steady as off a tripod, so try not to do too much zooming. Stick with the wider angle lens positions for best results, and move in closer physically to your subject. Besides the usual operating position, with the Spiderbrace resting on your shoulder, try tucking it into your armpit and holding it in place by squeezing your arm against it. That will give you a lower shooting angle that you may find more interesting than the usual position. Caio Wayne Orr, SOC __________________ Wayne If it was easy, they'd get a relative to do it.

December 24th, 2005, 08:18 AM	#8
Vincent Croce Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 263	VZ Rock LE Every control on the VZRock works with the PD170--rec, focus, zoom rocker, auto/manual, frame advance. And with where I located it on the Spiderbrace, I didn't need to remove any foam, although I would have on most other spots on the arm.

December 16th, 2005, 07:50 AM	#2
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	As a remote control maybe is better the Bebop Zoe DVL but I need to know if is possible without problem to use it on the Spiderbrace2. Any experience? Thanks,Maurizio.

December 17th, 2005, 01:18 PM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I have experience of both these LANC remotes (having tested both of them) but I have no experience of using them on the Spiderbrace. The Zoe DVL is in my view by far the better controller. tom.

December 22nd, 2005, 07:23 AM	#4
Vincent Croce Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 263	Maurizio- I'm using the spiderbrace with the VZRock LE. I've mounted it just above the second bend on the right arm and the ergos are just right. Just got it a couple of days ago, but I'll be using it tonight for some concert footage. I'll let you know how it works out. I like the feel of the rocker control, though. Very smooth... Vin

December 23rd, 2005, 11:50 AM	#5
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	Thanks to all, Vincent: with 170 is possible to use in full mode the VZ Rock or there are some buttons non funcional? The feeling to use the Spiderbrace2 and a remote control is good? Thanks again. Maurizio Italy.

December 23rd, 2005, 05:08 PM	#7
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	Thank you Wayne.Thank you very much! Ciao from Italy. Maurizio.