Handle Zoom for Z1 at DVinfo.net

John Hewat · February 19th, 2006, 05:07 AM

I've just ordered a Spider Brace 2 for my Z1P and am looking to get a handle zoom controller to put on one of the handles.

But I'm a bit in the dark about how they work.

Someone recommended to me to simply tape the remote that comes with the camera to the handle but that won't give me great control of the zoom. I've seen some with a little sliding scale so you can zoom at changing speeds.

Has anyone else got one of these that they can recommend?

Thanks,
-- John.

Boyd Ostroff · February 19th, 2006, 08:27 AM

There are plenty of controllers to choose from; do a search on LANC. However, there's a "gotcha" on the Z1 in this regard unfortunately... see the following: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=55047

February 19th, 2006, 05:07 AM	#1
John Hewat Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Posts: 735	Handle Zoom for Z1 I've just ordered a Spider Brace 2 for my Z1P and am looking to get a handle zoom controller to put on one of the handles. But I'm a bit in the dark about how they work. Someone recommended to me to simply tape the remote that comes with the camera to the handle but that won't give me great control of the zoom. I've seen some with a little sliding scale so you can zoom at changing speeds. Has anyone else got one of these that they can recommend? Thanks, -- John.

February 19th, 2006, 08:27 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	There are plenty of controllers to choose from; do a search on LANC. However, there's a "gotcha" on the Z1 in this regard unfortunately... see the following: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=55047