Remote Lens Control on the PDW-EX1

Carroll Lam · December 7th, 2007, 10:11 AM

Bebob is also working on an EX1-compatible controller.

Carroll Lam

Chris Hurd · December 7th, 2007, 10:14 AM

As is Manfrotto, if I recall correctly.

Carroll Lam · December 7th, 2007, 10:20 AM

Considering the 'net chatter this camera has generated so far I would speculate there's going to a plethora of accessories before long from a variety of manufacturers.

Keep dropping those pennies in the piggy bank. 8-)

Carroll Lam

Octavio Gasca · December 9th, 2007, 04:01 PM

Thanks for your replays. I have plans to buy an EX1 and make some aerial shooting in the next month, but seems to be too early for that.

Kit Hannah · December 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM

Is there a threaded point to add a focus block onto the cameras just as most canon / fujinon lenses do for focus control? We're planning on purchasing about 5-7 of these in the next couple months.

Bill Ravens · January 29th, 2008, 10:31 PM

wha'th'??
I'll confirm that my 8-pin fujinon lens cotroller does NOT fit the Sony provided lens controller socket for the EX1. But then, you already knew that.
What is this pic supposed to show? Some kind of adapter plug?

Chris Hurd · January 30th, 2008, 12:04 AM

Bill, it's the connection for a new remote zoom controller which is an 8-pin but with a different pin configuration than what you're used to seeing on a Fuji or Canon broadcast lens.

Bill Ravens · January 30th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Chris...

Does this mean someone has an adapter plug to use a Varizoom "VZ-Rock-F" (which has a Fujinon 8-pin connector) on a Sony EX1?

Paul Cronin · January 30th, 2008, 09:16 AM

Still would love to see iris and focus added.

Don Greening · January 31st, 2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Cronin

Still would love to see iris and focus added.

That's not going to happen because those functions are not part of the EX lens controller plug specification. I'm sure that there will be a motorized focus control and perhaps even a focus/iris combo control in the near future. Various companies are working on the focus thing now.

- Don

Chris Hurd · January 31st, 2008, 01:15 AM

Pretty sure that the remote lens control connector will allow only for zoom, rec/ pause and what used to be known as VTR Return (no tape involved so we can't call it VTR Return anymore).

Paul Cronin · January 31st, 2008, 08:47 AM

Sounds like I need some time in the shop for this one.

Paul Joy · January 31st, 2008, 08:41 PM

I purchased one of the Libec controllers for my EX1 at the video forum show in London today. I tried both the Libec and the Bebob controllers and although I liked the way the Bebob controller zoom lever felt, I preferred the Libec due to it's ease of fitting and slightly sturdier feel. I wanted something that could be easily passed from my tripod to my multirig.

The Libec controls the zoom and rec functions, although there is a rec/ret switch on the side and when this is moved to 'ret' the rec button triggers the clip review function. I'm really pleased with it, it's easy to use and seems very accurate allowing the full range of speeds just like the rocker on the camera.

Paul.

Laurence Kingston · February 1st, 2008, 12:43 AM

How expensive is the Libec?

Leonard Levy · February 1st, 2008, 01:11 AM

Paul, Can you get a genuine professional feathered stop and start with the Libec?

December 7th, 2007, 10:14 AM	#32
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January 30th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#37
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Bill, it's the connection for a new remote zoom controller which is an 8-pin but with a different pin configuration than what you're used to seeing on a Fuji or Canon broadcast lens. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 30th, 2008, 09:16 AM	#39
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January 31st, 2008, 01:15 AM	#41
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Pretty sure that the remote lens control connector will allow only for zoom, rec/ pause and what used to be known as VTR Return (no tape involved so we can't call it VTR Return anymore). __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 31st, 2008, 08:47 AM	#42
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Sounds like I need some time in the shop for this one. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

December 7th, 2007, 10:11 AM	#31
Carroll Lam Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 128	Bebob is also working on an EX1-compatible controller. Carroll Lam

December 7th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#33
Carroll Lam Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 128	Considering the 'net chatter this camera has generated so far I would speculate there's going to a plethora of accessories before long from a variety of manufacturers. Keep dropping those pennies in the piggy bank. 8-) Carroll Lam

December 9th, 2007, 04:01 PM	#34
Octavio Gasca New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Posts: 22	Thanks for your replays. I have plans to buy an EX1 and make some aerial shooting in the next month, but seems to be too early for that.

December 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#35
Kit Hannah Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 528	Is there a threaded point to add a focus block onto the cameras just as most canon / fujinon lenses do for focus control? We're planning on purchasing about 5-7 of these in the next couple months.

January 29th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#36
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	wha'th'?? I'll confirm that my 8-pin fujinon lens cotroller does NOT fit the Sony provided lens controller socket for the EX1. But then, you already knew that. What is this pic supposed to show? Some kind of adapter plug?

January 30th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#38
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Chris... Does this mean someone has an adapter plug to use a Varizoom "VZ-Rock-F" (which has a Fujinon 8-pin connector) on a Sony EX1?

January 31st, 2008, 08:41 PM	#43
Paul Joy Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 627	I purchased one of the Libec controllers for my EX1 at the video forum show in London today. I tried both the Libec and the Bebob controllers and although I liked the way the Bebob controller zoom lever felt, I preferred the Libec due to it's ease of fitting and slightly sturdier feel. I wanted something that could be easily passed from my tripod to my multirig. The Libec controls the zoom and rec functions, although there is a rec/ret switch on the side and when this is moved to 'ret' the rec button triggers the clip review function. I'm really pleased with it, it's easy to use and seems very accurate allowing the full range of speeds just like the rocker on the camera. Paul. __________________ Blog: www.pauljoy.com Company: www.videotrader.co.uk Last edited by Paul Joy; February 1st, 2008 at 11:09 AM.

February 1st, 2008, 12:43 AM	#44
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	How expensive is the Libec?

February 1st, 2008, 01:11 AM	#45
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Paul, Can you get a genuine professional feathered stop and start with the Libec?