Zoom controller for EX1r?? at DVinfo.net

Giannis Pass · January 16th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Hello,
i am looking to find a zoom controller for ex1r.
There is no Lanc in ex1r, right?
The cable in this zoom controller is thin? I am asking because i need to work with a steadicam, so i dont want something heavy, to destroy my balance.
What is your suggestions?

Thanks

William Griffin · January 16th, 2010, 07:59 PM

You might try to contact this guy in the USA,

JonyJib Camera Solutions

talk to Johnny... they make cables and parts for jib arms and he built me a special cable for my Fuji zoom controller , so I could use it on my EX3, and saved me about $300.00 in the long run.

HTH.....

Andrew Stone · January 16th, 2010, 09:53 PM

Two places to check:

http://bartechengineering.com/

The G-Zoom!, For Steadicam!

With the Bartech one, you will have to get the "thin" cable mod in addition which will add another $100 to the price tag.

There is a recent thread or two on the steadicamforum about the g-zoom. They aren't inexpensive but little for Steadicam is!

Giannis Pass · January 17th, 2010, 03:11 PM

Has anyone used the Varizoom zoom Controller?

Olof Ekbergh · January 17th, 2010, 05:12 PM

I se the VZ PG-EX Varizoom Controller. It is great and very comfortable. You can get extension cables for it. I use a 20' for my jib.

I have used it with my SteadiCam, I have an SK, it works OK hold the VZ i your left hand and fly with your right. I rarely zoom while on a Steadicam though.

Mark Utley · January 24th, 2010, 12:53 AM

Are there many people using Fuji controllers with an adapter cable on the EX cams? I know the lens is somewhat limited in its ability to do slow zooms, so would a Fuji control be any better than the Manfrotto, Vari-Zoom, etc?

January 16th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#1
Giannis Pass Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 120	Zoom controller for EX1r?? Hello, i am looking to find a zoom controller for ex1r. There is no Lanc in ex1r, right? The cable in this zoom controller is thin? I am asking because i need to work with a steadicam, so i dont want something heavy, to destroy my balance. What is your suggestions? Thanks

January 16th, 2010, 07:59 PM	#2
William Griffin Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 204	You might try to contact this guy in the USA, JonyJib Camera Solutions talk to Johnny... they make cables and parts for jib arms and he built me a special cable for my Fuji zoom controller , so I could use it on my EX3, and saved me about $300.00 in the long run. HTH..... __________________ Bill Griffin SONY PXW-X320,PMW-300K2, LiveU LU-500,Sound Devices 552 Mixer,www.Dallascamguy.com

January 24th, 2010, 12:53 AM	#6
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	Are there many people using Fuji controllers with an adapter cable on the EX cams? I know the lens is somewhat limited in its ability to do slow zooms, so would a Fuji control be any better than the Manfrotto, Vari-Zoom, etc? __________________ Mark Utley

January 16th, 2010, 09:53 PM	#3
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Two places to check: http://bartechengineering.com/ The G-Zoom!, For Steadicam! With the Bartech one, you will have to get the "thin" cable mod in addition which will add another $100 to the price tag. There is a recent thread or two on the steadicamforum about the g-zoom. They aren't inexpensive but little for Steadicam is!

January 17th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#4
Giannis Pass Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 120	Has anyone used the Varizoom zoom Controller?

January 17th, 2010, 05:12 PM	#5
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	I se the VZ PG-EX Varizoom Controller. It is great and very comfortable. You can get extension cables for it. I use a 20' for my jib. I have used it with my SteadiCam, I have an SK, it works OK hold the VZ i your left hand and fly with your right. I rarely zoom while on a Steadicam though.