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Robert Mann Z. · October 1st, 2002, 02:35 PM

anyone using the zoom remote contrioller and mafretto legs?

i don't understand why the clip is so small, anyone have creative ways to make this work? errr i meant ducktape free...

also the cord is pretty short and extensions?

Don Palomaki · October 1st, 2002, 07:15 PM

I use the ZR-1000 with a 501 head. The standard screws just reach to alow connection to the handle, with not much to spare. You could visit a hardware store and look for longer mounting bolts (one would probably be enough). Take an existingt bolt with you to be sure youget a good match. Al;ternatvly get some sheet metal and forma bracket that is a bit longer.

The LANC cord dies reach for normal handle poitioning, at least with the Bogen heads I've used. The nice thing is ther is not exces cord dangling around snagging things.

You would need a LANC extension cord with 2.5mm sub-mini stereo phone jack/plug. Not sure who makes them.

Chris Hurd · October 2nd, 2002, 12:50 AM

VariZoom and Studio 1 make LANC extension cables. You could always cobble your own out of Radio Shack components.

October 1st, 2002, 02:35 PM	#1
Robert Mann Z. Skyonic New York Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 614	zr-1000 + manfretto anyone using the zoom remote contrioller and mafretto legs? i don't understand why the clip is so small, anyone have creative ways to make this work? errr i meant ducktape free... also the cord is pretty short and extensions?

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October 1st, 2002, 07:15 PM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	I use the ZR-1000 with a 501 head. The standard screws just reach to alow connection to the handle, with not much to spare. You could visit a hardware store and look for longer mounting bolts (one would probably be enough). Take an existingt bolt with you to be sure youget a good match. Al;ternatvly get some sheet metal and forma bracket that is a bit longer. The LANC cord dies reach for normal handle poitioning, at least with the Bogen heads I've used. The nice thing is ther is not exces cord dangling around snagging things. You would need a LANC extension cord with 2.5mm sub-mini stereo phone jack/plug. Not sure who makes them.