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Old May 5th, 2009, 05:28 AM   #91
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Which Lanc Controller for Pulling Focus?

Hey Guys

I need a Lanc controller to function as a pull focus so that the cameraman doesn't have to worry about focusing during tracking shots. then one of the crew members can pull focus for him and watch the focus distances on the LCD screen. I want precise focus control, zoom control doesn't concern us as much. The controller doesn't have to attach to the tripod handle and I want it to be wire control, not infra-red.

Does anyone else use a Lanc controller for this purpose with the XH A1?

Which Lanc controller would you recommend getting for focusing?

Ideally it would have an adjustable focusing speed.

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Old September 3rd, 2009, 01:18 AM   #92
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New controllers for Canon HDV

Manfrotto's introduced new line of controllers working much better with Canon HDV (XL-H1, XH-A1, XH-G1 and later). More information in the thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/remote-le...manfrotto.html

One gets PAF, MF/AF mode switch and variable speed focus control (pressure sensitive with zoom rocker).

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Old September 4th, 2009, 07:31 AM   #93
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Manfrotto Lanc and Fig Rig

I have the old style controller on a Fig Rig...will the new one fit properly on the steering wheel?
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Old September 7th, 2009, 01:27 AM   #94
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I have the old style controller on a Fig Rig...will the new one fit properly on the steering wheel?
The housing is the same, so without any problem you can use both 521i and 521PROi on the FigRig.

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