Lens control on EX3 at DVinfo.net

Warren Kawamoto · November 13th, 2011, 08:15 PM

I have the original EX-1, with the 8 pin Fujinon lens control port at the front of the handgrip. Taking a look at the EX-3 pics, I don't see any 8 or 12 pin port on the lens itself. However, I see a port in the back of the camera, next to the BNC TC. Is this the 8 pin Fujinon lens remote control?

Alastair Traill · November 13th, 2011, 10:51 PM

There is an 8 pin "lens remote" socket on the lower edge of the handgrip.

Warren Kawamoto · November 14th, 2011, 01:55 AM

Thanks Alastair!

Bill Ward · November 15th, 2011, 08:43 AM

Any recommendations for lens controllers to fit in that 8-pin socket?

Bob Jackson · November 15th, 2011, 10:06 PM

Libec ZC-9EX Zoom Control for Sony PMW-EX1 :: Lens Controls :: Lens Accessories :: Lenses & Lens Accessories :: Equipment Sales :: AbelCine
mine works well

Warren Kawamoto · November 15th, 2011, 11:35 PM

I also have the Libec, but I prefer the Varizoom VZPROF. The Varizoom was designed to work in tandem with the focus cable control for double arm studio applications (focus with your left hand, zoom with your right.) I use just the zoom control and love the robust feel of the thumb rocker. The entire unit fits comfortably in your hand. However, it's much more expensive than the Libec.

Chuck Fishbein · November 16th, 2011, 10:05 PM

I have used both the Varizoom and the Manfrotto on my EX1 and EX3 and both have worked very well.

Ronnie Martin · November 26th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Kawamoto

I also have the Libec, but I prefer the Varizoom VZPROF. The Varizoom was designed to work in tandem with the focus cable control for double arm studio applications (focus with your left hand, zoom with your right.) I use just the zoom control and love the robust feel of the thumb rocker. The entire unit fits comfortably in your hand. However, it's much more expensive than the Libec.

I use the same controller. However, lately I have noticed that the ramp up is not the same on zooming out as zooming in. It appears that the "pot" that controls the speed is dirty. After working it back an fourth several times it gets better. Do you know if there is a fix for this. It appears that the controller does not open up easily to get to the pot.

Thanks

Ronnie

Les Wilson · November 26th, 2011, 05:00 PM

@Ronnie: Varizoom is a US based company with a service department. Give them a call. Even if it has to go in for service, the repairs are reasonable. At least they were for me several years ago.

I use the PG EX for my EX1r.

November 13th, 2011, 08:15 PM	#1
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Lens control on EX3 I have the original EX-1, with the 8 pin Fujinon lens control port at the front of the handgrip. Taking a look at the EX-3 pics, I don't see any 8 or 12 pin port on the lens itself. However, I see a port in the back of the camera, next to the BNC TC. Is this the 8 pin Fujinon lens remote control?

November 13th, 2011, 10:51 PM	#2
Alastair Traill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 626	Re: Lens control on EX3 There is an 8 pin "lens remote" socket on the lower edge of the handgrip.

November 14th, 2011, 01:55 AM	#3
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Re: Lens control on EX3 Thanks Alastair!

November 15th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#4
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	Re: Lens control on EX3 Any recommendations for lens controllers to fit in that 8-pin socket?

November 15th, 2011, 10:06 PM	#5
Bob Jackson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Republic of Vancouver Island Posts: 200	Re: Lens control on EX3 Libec ZC-9EX Zoom Control for Sony PMW-EX1 :: Lens Controls :: Lens Accessories :: Lenses & Lens Accessories :: Equipment Sales :: AbelCine mine works well __________________ Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. AC Clarke

November 15th, 2011, 11:35 PM	#6
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Re: Lens control on EX3 I also have the Libec, but I prefer the Varizoom VZPROF. The Varizoom was designed to work in tandem with the focus cable control for double arm studio applications (focus with your left hand, zoom with your right.) I use just the zoom control and love the robust feel of the thumb rocker. The entire unit fits comfortably in your hand. However, it's much more expensive than the Libec.

November 16th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#7
Chuck Fishbein Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Weehawken New Jersey Posts: 210	Re: Lens control on EX3 I have used both the Varizoom and the Manfrotto on my EX1 and EX3 and both have worked very well.

November 26th, 2011, 05:00 PM	#9
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Lens control on EX3 @Ronnie: Varizoom is a US based company with a service department. Give them a call. Even if it has to go in for service, the repairs are reasonable. At least they were for me several years ago. I use the PG EX for my EX1r.