Libec or Bebob zoom controller for ex1r? at DVinfo.net

Giannis Pass · March 22nd, 2010, 12:51 PM

Hello,
according to your experience, what is better?
Libec ZC-9EX or Bebob ZOE EX?
I will connect this controller to ex1r and i will work with Glidecam hd4000 stabilizer.
I need this controller to have a rec option, because when i use the stabilizer i have both hands on the stabilizer. I dont have the option to press the rec button on the camera

Brian Barkley · March 22nd, 2010, 01:40 PM

I like my Bebob, but you'll probably get positive feedback from others who own the Libec.

Alan McInnes · March 22nd, 2010, 01:44 PM

I haven't had any experience with the Bebob controller, but I bought the Libec after some research and I really love it. The build quality is excellent, the zoom rheostat is smooth and I've not had any problems with it. It also has a nice big record button. I use the Libec controller any time I have my EX3 on a tripod.

Carroll Lam · March 22nd, 2010, 07:05 PM

My Bebob which worked fine with my EX1 yielded herky-jerky zooms when used with my new EX1R. Acquired one of the Libecs that was on special here on the forum and it works fine with the EX1R.

Carroll Lam

Zsolt Gordos · March 23rd, 2010, 02:05 AM

the Libec works great with my EX1r.

Ed Kukla · March 23rd, 2010, 05:25 AM

It appears that the Libec has the most forgiveness for less than perfect lenses. If you get a good lens, any of the 3 controllers will work. If you get a marginal lens, the Libec can help.

Andrew Stone · March 23rd, 2010, 02:41 PM

Each time I do a shoot I am reminded of how much better it is than the remote I was running before. It is not only the absence of the "herky jerky" slow speed zooms but how it ramps up when you accelerate or decelerate the zoom. With just a little practice you can do some nice creative zooming. There are so many good things about it. Just read the dozen or so threads on it.

I would imagine it is cheaper than the Bebob as well.

Dean Harrington · March 23rd, 2010, 10:29 PM

I use this on tripod and my stablizer ... works beautifully!

March 22nd, 2010, 12:51 PM	#1
Giannis Pass Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 120	Libec or Bebob zoom controller for ex1r? Hello, according to your experience, what is better? Libec ZC-9EX or Bebob ZOE EX? I will connect this controller to ex1r and i will work with Glidecam hd4000 stabilizer. I need this controller to have a rec option, because when i use the stabilizer i have both hands on the stabilizer. I dont have the option to press the rec button on the camera

March 22nd, 2010, 01:40 PM	#2
Brian Barkley Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 233	I like my Bebob, but you'll probably get positive feedback from others who own the Libec. Last edited by Brian Barkley; March 22nd, 2010 at 01:41 PM. Reason: typo

March 22nd, 2010, 01:44 PM	#3
Alan McInnes Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 42	Libec ZC-9EX Zoom Controller I haven't had any experience with the Bebob controller, but I bought the Libec after some research and I really love it. The build quality is excellent, the zoom rheostat is smooth and I've not had any problems with it. It also has a nice big record button. I use the Libec controller any time I have my EX3 on a tripod. __________________ Alan McInnes Web and AV Services - Southridge School - www.southridge.bc.ca

March 23rd, 2010, 02:05 AM	#5
Zsolt Gordos Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 414	the Libec works great with my EX1r. __________________ Sony XDCAM EX1r, Canon 5DMkII, Røde NTG2, Røde NT1000, Røde Stereo Videomic, Sachtler DV6 SB on Gitzo 1325V, Steadicam Merlin, Omnitracker, Hackintosh 3.5Ghz Quad 8Gb RAM

March 23rd, 2010, 10:29 PM	#8
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	Libec ... I use this on tripod and my stablizer ... works beautifully!

March 22nd, 2010, 07:05 PM	#4
Carroll Lam Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 128	My Bebob which worked fine with my EX1 yielded herky-jerky zooms when used with my new EX1R. Acquired one of the Libecs that was on special here on the forum and it works fine with the EX1R. Carroll Lam

March 23rd, 2010, 05:25 AM	#6
Ed Kukla Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: All over, USA Posts: 512	It appears that the Libec has the most forgiveness for less than perfect lenses. If you get a good lens, any of the 3 controllers will work. If you get a marginal lens, the Libec can help.

March 23rd, 2010, 02:41 PM	#7
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Each time I do a shoot I am reminded of how much better it is than the remote I was running before. It is not only the absence of the "herky jerky" slow speed zooms but how it ramps up when you accelerate or decelerate the zoom. With just a little practice you can do some nice creative zooming. There are so many good things about it. Just read the dozen or so threads on it. I would imagine it is cheaper than the Bebob as well.