LANC controller for NX5
 

I have downloaded the Operation manual for the NX5 but I can't see where the LANC jack is situated.
Can someone point this to me.

stelios

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

Just above the on/off switch. Expanded focus / assign 7 / LANC socket.

Mind you, my Zoe LANC controller that worked beautifully on the Z1 is just not happy with the NX5 and some facilities (like the auto focus on/off) don't work at all.

tom.

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

Thanks Tom. How come I couldn't find it in the manual.There is nothing in the Index about LANC jack.

stelios

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

It's called a 'remote jack' in my NX5 book, so maybe they've departed from the LANC protocol for some reason.

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

Thanks Tom. I am using the manfrotto LANC controller on my Z5 so lets hope that when I purchase the NX5 will also work on it as well.

stelios

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

I believe the protocol is still the same or nearly so, but it is an incredibly antiquated one.

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

I use a Manfrotto 521 with my NX5U works fine.

Ron Evans

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

That's good to know Ron as I have 2 of these Manfrotto 521:-)

stelios

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

The Manfrotto 521 also works on my AX2000 and (with the supplied adapter) on my CX550V.

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

Manfrotto LANC which were for Canon DV cameras works well on the NX5U. However, I do not trust the on/off record button. There has been time where I thought I was recording and it was not the case.

As the per the zoom in/out button it works VERY well.

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

I bought this LANC and it works great. At least the basic controls for me.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732729-REG/Vivitar_VIV_RC_800_8_Button_Remote_Control.html

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

The Vivitar sound interesting for a low budget controller.

Can you tell me if the Zoom, focus and record controls work on the NX5.

Thanks,

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

I'm using the LANC from VariZoom and really happy with it.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330007-REG/VariZoom_VZ_ROCK_VZRock_Variable_Rocker_for_LANC.html
I had the smaller LANC from Sony, and really like this larger controls on the VeriZoom.

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

Yes, zoom, rec button and focus work fine.
Inclusive work the on/off. Only the search button do not work, yet I don't discover how it works but it is less.
I use it for work my NX5 mounted in a crane. I use it in conjunction with this cable.
VZEXTL20 VariZoom 20' Cable for all LANC and Panasonic DVX Controllers

Re: LANC controller for NX5
 

I see where some of you have posted success using the Manfrotto 521. I used this camera last week with the 521 proi, and never could get the push to auto focus to work. All other functions worked fine. Anyone have these results? I thought the 521proi was firmware updated for sony cameras?


Thanks,
John