Lanc Controller question at DVinfo.net

Robert Petersen · January 27th, 2009, 06:35 PM

I have a Manfrotto 522A Lanc Controller for my Sony PDX10 camcorder. It also works on a Canon GL1 even though it is not listed. Manfroto lists the A1U and Z1U as compatible. Does anyone know if it will work with the HDR-FX1000 or HVR-Z5U? I have not been able to find anything that tells me if the commands are compatible. This controller is unpowered (uses no batteries). If it works, it would be a plus for me, since the controller was quite expensive.

Adriel Brunson · January 27th, 2009, 09:35 PM

I have a Varizoom LANC controller that works just find on the Z5U and all other Sony cameras I've tried. I assume that the Manfrotto will be the same.

Uli Mors · January 28th, 2009, 01:32 AM

Yes, LANC Controllers will work.

Remember that the Z5/Z7 are new models featuring the latest version of LANC ("e" I guess) with capability of Iris, Gain etc. remote control (there is a new hardware controller from sony offering nearly (?) all parameters, but only one at a time, thats the limitation of LANC).

ULI

Steve Renouf · January 28th, 2009, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uli Mors

Yes, LANC Controllers will work.

Remember that the Z5/Z7 are new models featuring the latest version of LANC ("e" I guess) with capability of Iris, Gain etc. remote control (there is a new hardware controller from sony offering nearly (?) all parameters, but only one at a time, thats the limitation of LANC).

ULI

The Bebob Zoe-dvxl works just fine on the Z5 too.

Bill Ackerman · January 28th, 2009, 05:09 AM

Manfrotto 521Pro also works fine on Z5

Robert Petersen · January 28th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks to everyone for replying so quickly!

January 27th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Robert Petersen Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Girard, Ohio Posts: 103	Lanc Controller question I have a Manfrotto 522A Lanc Controller for my Sony PDX10 camcorder. It also works on a Canon GL1 even though it is not listed. Manfroto lists the A1U and Z1U as compatible. Does anyone know if it will work with the HDR-FX1000 or HVR-Z5U? I have not been able to find anything that tells me if the commands are compatible. This controller is unpowered (uses no batteries). If it works, it would be a plus for me, since the controller was quite expensive.

January 27th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#2
Adriel Brunson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL - USA Posts: 7	I have a Varizoom LANC controller that works just find on the Z5U and all other Sony cameras I've tried. I assume that the Manfrotto will be the same.

January 28th, 2009, 01:32 AM	#3
Uli Mors Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 565	Yes, LANC Controllers will work. Remember that the Z5/Z7 are new models featuring the latest version of LANC ("e" I guess) with capability of Iris, Gain etc. remote control (there is a new hardware controller from sony offering nearly (?) all parameters, but only one at a time, thats the limitation of LANC). ULI

January 28th, 2009, 05:09 AM	#5
Bill Ackerman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rio Chango, Brazil Posts: 112	Manfrotto 521Pro also works fine on Z5

January 28th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#6
Robert Petersen Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Girard, Ohio Posts: 103	Thanks to everyone for replying so quickly!