Z5 I-link not available when using HVR-MRC1K ??? at DVinfo.net

Bill Rankin · January 20th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Is this correct? You cannot use a remote zoom control on the Z5 because the I-link is not useable at the same time the HVR-MRC1K is in use???

Ilya Spektor · January 20th, 2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Rankin

Is this correct? You cannot use a remote zoom control on the Z5 because the I-link is not useable at the same time the HVR-MRC1K is in use???

I-link is firewire, as I understand, and you can't use it with memory module. Zoom control is connected via LANC jack, and you can use it.

Bryan Daugherty · January 20th, 2009, 08:14 PM

I don't have this camera but have been watching it very carefully (read as lustfully.) The MRC1K unit connects via the firewire or "iLink" connection but the camera is equipped with LANC for connecting a controller. So the iLink is in use and cannot be accessed by another piece of equipment but a LANC controller could be used. hope that helps...

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right, what spektor said - that's why you shouldn't get up to get a drink before hitting submit...someone will beat you to the post.

Bill Rankin · January 20th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Thanks Bryan...actually, I already knew that...I just misread/misintrepreted (i.e. confused I link with Lanc).

January 20th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Z5 I-link not available when using HVR-MRC1K ??? Is this correct? You cannot use a remote zoom control on the Z5 because the I-link is not useable at the same time the HVR-MRC1K is in use??? __________________ Bill Rankin

January 20th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#3
Bryan Daugherty Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky - USA Posts: 552	I don't have this camera but have been watching it very carefully (read as lustfully.) The MRC1K unit connects via the firewire or "iLink" connection but the camera is equipped with LANC for connecting a controller. So the iLink is in use and cannot be accessed by another piece of equipment but a LANC controller could be used. hope that helps... Sony \| HVR-Z5U Professional HDV Camcorder \| HVR-Z5U \| B&H Photo right, what spektor said - that's why you shouldn't get up to get a drink before hitting submit...someone will beat you to the post. __________________ 3x-HD1000u - Ikan 8000HD- custom i7 PC - Vegas Pro 13 and 11 64 bit - Premiere Pro CS4 - and a whole mess of other equipment... Last edited by Bryan Daugherty; January 20th, 2009 at 08:16 PM. Reason: because I am too slow hitting submit...

January 20th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#4
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Thanks Bryan...actually, I already knew that...I just misread/misintrepreted (i.e. confused I link with Lanc). __________________ Bill Rankin