Zoom / Focus controllers for JVC GY-HD series Pro HD camcorders

[Ralph McCloud]

Originally Posted by Jack Walker

I own this one, and it would work fine. It's made for a jib. You can set 4 focus positions and go from one to the next and then back just by pushing a button. You can also adjust focus by twisting the knob, but the control is not real fine. The easiest is to use the presets. This unit will go a lot more than 20 feet.

(Note: on my Fujinon wide angle lens, I had to add a washer under the head of the screw that attaches the unit to the lens. The screw is a bit too long for my lens, but it works fine with the extra washer.)

Jack,
Which Fujinon wide angle lens are you using? What cam do you have?

[Carlos Rodriguez]

my church is using the same zoom and focus controls from their DV500's on the 110's (i got them to switch over) and they work like a breeze.

[Alex Humphrey]

Originally Posted by George Palmier

I need to control the zoom remotely on my HD100. Can anyone tell me which controlers fit well for this camera? I saw one model from Varizoom and they say it is good for the Fujinon lens on the HD100. Any other makes?

I LOVE my Varizoom for my JVC HD110. Step up from the varizoom for LANC for my sony. Set the maximum speed with the dial as usuall, but you can feather gradually and repeatedly the rocker arm with the max set at any level. I got over a 60 second creep with the stock lens. I'll have to time it again and make sure I'm not exaggerating. It might have been only 45 seconds, but I thought I remembered it was over a minute. Half the price of the JVC zoom. Now to save up for a focus controller and get rid of my manfroto 501 and sticks...

[Jack Walker]

Originally Posted by Ralph McCloud

Jack,
Which Fujinon wide angle lens are you using? What cam do you have?

I have an hd110 and the 13x5.5 lens. The Varizoom electronic controller also works on the standard lens. (I had to add a washer when attaching it to the lens because the screw was a bit too long. Worked fine, not a problem.)