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Join Date: Dec 2005
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lanc recomendations for GL2
I am looking at the Canon ZR-1000 and the Varizoom VZ-ROCK Lanc controllers.
Any other suggestions? Recomendations? |
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bjelovar, Croatia
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I'm working with Libec ZC-3DV zoom control. It works just as it should, and is a bit cheaper than others.
I bought it here: http://www.markertek.com/Product.asp...&search=0&off=
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Old Boot
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London UK
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My opinion? What ever you consider DO consider a Lanc that: 1/- Has Push Focus. This is the ability of the Lanc to momentarily "override" the Manual Focus. Great advantage. 2/- Has a Right-angled plug to go into the XM2. 3/- Has a "detachable" line so that you can "extend" the cabling. You don't see it happening? Huh, neither did I! Till I had my Xm2 some 8' in the air. And yes, I did have a separate eye level monitor. The ZR-1000 is good. I have one. But doesn't have my 1 > 3 points above. What does have? My Manfrotto 521Pro. And a BIG clamp that will fit on rods from 12mm diam up to 35mm diam. Meaning I can also bolt it onto one of the handles on my DVRigPro. This is a monster combination. Manfrotto 521Pro? Wouldn't leave home without it! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Control.html Grazie |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Albany NY
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I'll second Grazie's endorsement of the Bogen Manfrotto 521 - I looked at all the available options and also evaluated the "feel" of the device. The 521 has a solid, professional feel. The controls are laid out very similar to the controller on most studio cameras.
Of course, this is all a very subjective personal preference. Some folks may like others. |
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Old Boot
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London UK
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Mike? Just to be sure it is the "PRO" that has the PUSH FOCUS feature.
Grazie |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Saskatchewan
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monfrotto 521
I agree with grazie and the others. However, the cord does not unattach. I do believe one could make a link cord between them if one is not available.
Actually you could buy a larger cord (the 1/4 plug type) place converters on it to make it into the smaller plug. Has anyone tried that???
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Northern VA
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Controls on the ZR-1000 include:
Start/stop Zoom rocker Zoom speed setting (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and rocker variable) Standby On screen (display) Rec Search (+/-) Focus (Near/Far) And mine has a right angle plug. The cord is short/fixed.
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Location: Saskatchewan
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Grazie,
Well, I guess I should have looked closer!! yes it does have a plug in, not direct line. Must have been thinking of my rode mic!! That is actually good news. for the rode mic I wonder if I anyone has made a 1/8 cable extension?
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Leesburg, Fla
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Lanc Remote Control
I use a unit made by Sign Video in Portland, Ore. It turns the GL2 on & off, has record start & standby, two sets of zoom buttons each has its own speed control so you can have two custom speeds of zoom. It cost $110-
Comes with a 6' plugable cable & 15' extension cable. There are 2 mounting plates that clamp on the tripod handle, one flat & one with a 35 degree tilt. Good unit, works well. |
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