Manfrotto 521 controller issues w/ V1U

Claire Watson · January 7th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson Gameiro

Stelios,
Claire,

thanks for the info. I'm trying to contact my camera supplier to ask on a how to firmware upgrade. Do you know if it is something that one can do at home via USB or MemoryStick?

Thanks,
Regards,
Nelson

Nelson, I really doubt it would be something so simple for us mortals. Umm, I cannot be certain though...

Nelson Gameiro · January 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Hello all,

finally I got my item back without having to pay nickle. I'm sad I had to adopt the old brute force strategy (send emails to international distributors until someone forwared it to superior Manfrotto product managers).

I haven't had the oppurtunity to test it yet because camera is being used right now.
I remember Stelios asking for S/N, so here goes: 009882
When I test it, I will update you.

Thanks Manfrotto for supporting customers! ;)

Regards,
Nelson

Nelson Gameiro · January 13th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Ok, so I tested it.

Works like a charm! Everything seems compatible now with FX7. I didn't have to update my camera's firmware as someone once said Manfrotto recommended.

For me it's done. :)

Jeff Kolada · January 27th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Thanks to all,
I returned the manfrotto controller, and picked up the sony RM-1BP. It works perfectly, and does everything i wanted it to do. (And it doesn't shut down my camera!) But thanks for all the tips, and I will probably send my v1 in to sony to get the firmware fixed.

Ian Farlow · February 4th, 2008, 06:21 PM

The 521 works just fine with the V1U. If your 521 is powering down the V1U, send the 521 to Manfrotto and they will replace it for free with an updated version. Simple fix.

I know, as I went through this and thought there was something wrong with my V1U. There wasn't. It was the 521, and it just needed to be upgraded.

Another thread here about this very same issue: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=88277&page=2

D.J. Ammons · March 18th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Is there any advantage to the varizoom or other brand LANC zoom controllers vs. the Sony RM-1BP?

The Sony one seems to be the same price or even less expensive than the other brands out there.

January 27th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#19
Jeff Kolada Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 78	Thanks guys Thanks to all, I returned the manfrotto controller, and picked up the sony RM-1BP. It works perfectly, and does everything i wanted it to do. (And it doesn't shut down my camera!) But thanks for all the tips, and I will probably send my v1 in to sony to get the firmware fixed. __________________ Jeff Kolada http://www.jeffkolada.com

February 4th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#20
Ian Farlow New Boot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Braselton, Georgia Posts: 13	The 521 works just fine with the V1U. If your 521 is powering down the V1U, send the 521 to Manfrotto and they will replace it for free with an updated version. Simple fix. I know, as I went through this and thought there was something wrong with my V1U. There wasn't. It was the 521, and it just needed to be upgraded. Another thread here about this very same issue: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=88277&page=2 __________________ Ian Sony V1U with plenty of extras, Apple Final Cut Studio 2.

January 9th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#17
Nelson Gameiro New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 14	Hello all, finally I got my item back without having to pay nickle. I'm sad I had to adopt the old brute force strategy (send emails to international distributors until someone forwared it to superior Manfrotto product managers). I haven't had the oppurtunity to test it yet because camera is being used right now. I remember Stelios asking for S/N, so here goes: 009882 When I test it, I will update you. Thanks Manfrotto for supporting customers! ;) Regards, Nelson

January 13th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#18
Nelson Gameiro New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 14	Ok, so I tested it. Works like a charm! Everything seems compatible now with FX7. I didn't have to update my camera's firmware as someone once said Manfrotto recommended. For me it's done. :)

March 18th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#21
D.J. Ammons Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 506	Is there any advantage to the varizoom or other brand LANC zoom controllers vs. the Sony RM-1BP? The Sony one seems to be the same price or even less expensive than the other brands out there.