Zoom control for VX-2000? at DVinfo.net

Mahesh Patel · October 31st, 2003, 02:23 PM

Hello-

Can someone tell me which zoom control to get for VX-2000 that fits on tripod handle.

Thank you very much.

Mike Rehmus · October 31st, 2003, 04:27 PM

There are too many options. You have to decide which style fits your MO.

Varizoom, Bogen, Sony and others make controls.

Boyd Ostroff · October 31st, 2003, 04:41 PM

Do a search for "zoom control". That's what I did awhile ago when I was in the market. You will find lots of discussion of the pros and cons of all the different models. It was very helpful to me in making a choice.

Mahesh Patel · October 31st, 2003, 06:03 PM

Basically I am looking for zoom, and record option on the control.
It has to have the original zoom toggle switch. Not the one with buttons.

Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Wayne Orr · November 1st, 2003, 02:23 PM

Mahesh, you have many options in a wide range of prices. The cheapest is the Sony RM VD-1 for about fifty bucks. The Canon ZR 1000 is quite adequate for $185.00. And at the high end I like the Bogen, and my personal favorite, the Zoe at around $350.00 at SaferSeas. The more expensive controllers will do a better job of controlling the zoom lens, which is really why you buy these units. Remember that heavy advertising does not necessarily mean a good product. I don't believe I have ever seen the Canon control advertised, but it does the job and they say they sell all they produce. BTW, because Canon and Sony use the same control protocol (LANC), you can use the Canon control with your Sony camera.

Wayne Orr, SOC

October 31st, 2003, 02:23 PM	#1
Mahesh Patel Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 27	Zoom control for VX-2000? Hello- Can someone tell me which zoom control to get for VX-2000 that fits on tripod handle. Thank you very much.

October 31st, 2003, 04:27 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	There are too many options. You have to decide which style fits your MO. Varizoom, Bogen, Sony and others make controls. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

October 31st, 2003, 04:41 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Do a search for "zoom control". That's what I did awhile ago when I was in the market. You will find lots of discussion of the pros and cons of all the different models. It was very helpful to me in making a choice.

October 31st, 2003, 06:03 PM	#4
Mahesh Patel Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 27	Basically I am looking for zoom, and record option on the control. It has to have the original zoom toggle switch. Not the one with buttons. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Thanks

November 1st, 2003, 02:23 PM	#5
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Mahesh, you have many options in a wide range of prices. The cheapest is the Sony RM VD-1 for about fifty bucks. The Canon ZR 1000 is quite adequate for $185.00. And at the high end I like the Bogen, and my personal favorite, the Zoe at around $350.00 at SaferSeas. The more expensive controllers will do a better job of controlling the zoom lens, which is really why you buy these units. Remember that heavy advertising does not necessarily mean a good product. I don't believe I have ever seen the Canon control advertised, but it does the job and they say they sell all they produce. BTW, because Canon and Sony use the same control protocol (LANC), you can use the Canon control with your Sony camera. Wayne Orr, SOC