View Full Version : Mamfrotto Sympla remote for Canon DSLR


Rickey Brillantes
June 19th, 2012, 05:52 PM
Has anybody tried this remote for their DSLR, I think this is a good alternative to the follow focus specially if you are using a rig and that you don't need to take off your hands with the grip. It uses the mini USB on the camera, now I can't monitor my audio if I want to.

Robert Turchick
June 19th, 2012, 07:05 PM
It works very well with both my 7D and 5D mkIII. There are a few quirks but nothing that is a big red flag. Super convenient on my 12' Kessler crane! and I'm trying to figure out how to make my DP4 mount on my Glidecam vest (though I will look like a Borg) so I can focus while flying the DSLRs!

Best feature is the A-B memory location automated focus!

Rickey Brillantes
June 19th, 2012, 09:08 PM
Robert, can you control the camera settings on the remote, like exposure and iso?

Robert Turchick
June 19th, 2012, 09:55 PM
As per the product description...


Controls and Customizations
Controls: auto focus, live view, recording start / stop, and image capture
Customizable focus direction / speed limit / control modes, focus memory settings
LEDs display the remote's battery status, and the camera's Photo / Video / Recording modes
3-step, ultra-precise focus speed