LANC adapter for HFS-10 at DVinfo.net

Steve Wolla · February 2nd, 2011, 02:22 PM

I have a Canon HFS-10, and have been using it on a small crane lately with great success.
Problem is I cannot accurately control record and zoom functions just using the remote, and was wondering if the Canon LANC adapter would work on it. I have heard conflicting things so was curious if anyone had tried it out and what the net result was.
I have a Bogen 523 controller for my XHA1 that I would really like to use with it. Is that possible?
Thanks in advance,
SW

David Dalton · February 3rd, 2011, 09:05 AM

Steve
I've got the HFS-21 and the Manfrotto 523 Pro i.
I've just tried it an at the first attempt, the on/off, record and zoom (all 3 speeds) functions work but I haven't been able to use the focus function or switch between AF/MF. The camera may need to be set up differently.

I've used the Canon remote controller ZR-1000, where the zoom and focus functions work well.

Steve Wolla · February 3rd, 2011, 09:14 AM

David,thanks for that input. Guess I could get one of those.
But do you or anyone know if Canon's LANC adapter--the ZA-V1, I think it is --works on a HFS-10? I don't want to buy the Canon controller unless there is a way to connect it. HFS-10 has no LANC port, it would need some type of adapter.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · February 3rd, 2011, 09:15 AM

Steve, I use a Manfrotto 523Pro controller with the Canon LANC Adapter on an HFS100 with no problems, other than the fact that you can't use an external mic due to audio cross-interference. The internal mic is fine as a reference if you use an independent recorder.

Ray Barber · February 3rd, 2011, 10:14 AM

Where does the Manfrotto 523Pro plug in on the HF S100? Mine doesn't have LANC.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · February 3rd, 2011, 12:16 PM

Ray,
You have to buy the Canon LANC adapter which slides into the hot-shoe on top.
As I said, it works fine, but it does affect external audio sources through the AV socket.

I bought mine here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/651331-REG/Canon_3924B001_RA_V1_Remote_Control_Adapter.html

Ray Barber · February 3rd, 2011, 01:32 PM

That could be useful, thanks Robin.

Steve Wolla · February 3rd, 2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Davies-Rollinson

Steve, I use a Manfrotto 523Pro controller with the Canon LANC Adapter on an HFS100 with no problems, other than the fact that you can't use an external mic due to audio cross-interference. The internal mic is fine as a reference if you use an independent recorder.

Outstanding! Robin, thanks for the input, I am very glad to hear that. In fact I will order it now.

Steve Wolla · February 10th, 2011, 12:26 AM

Well, I just got my Canon RA-V1 LANC adapter and Bogen 523Proi last night, spent part of tonight testing it. am happy to report that it all works really well. All functions provided by the Bogen 523 seem to work as advertised.
Now all I have to get for it is a 4' extension chord for the Bogen, so I can use it on my small crane.
BTW I also picked up the Canon WD-H58 wide angle at the same time, and am most impressed with its quality of construction. It'll get a real workot this weekend.
Thanks to all for your inputs.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · February 10th, 2011, 12:47 AM

Hi Steve,
Glad to hear that you're happy with your purchase(s)!
I've got the same lens - I used to use it on my XM2, It is indeed a very good piece of glass.
Enjoy!

February 2nd, 2011, 02:22 PM	#1
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	LANC adapter for HFS-10 I have a Canon HFS-10, and have been using it on a small crane lately with great success. Problem is I cannot accurately control record and zoom functions just using the remote, and was wondering if the Canon LANC adapter would work on it. I have heard conflicting things so was curious if anyone had tried it out and what the net result was. I have a Bogen 523 controller for my XHA1 that I would really like to use with it. Is that possible? Thanks in advance, SW

February 3rd, 2011, 09:15 AM	#4
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Steve, I use a Manfrotto 523Pro controller with the Canon LANC Adapter on an HFS100 with no problems, other than the fact that you can't use an external mic due to audio cross-interference. The internal mic is fine as a reference if you use an independent recorder. __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

February 3rd, 2011, 10:14 AM	#5
Ray Barber Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 103	Where does the Manfrotto 523Pro plug in on the HF S100? Mine doesn't have LANC. __________________ Six out of seven dwarves are not Happy

February 3rd, 2011, 12:16 PM	#6
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Ray, You have to buy the Canon LANC adapter which slides into the hot-shoe on top. As I said, it works fine, but it does affect external audio sources through the AV socket. I bought mine here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/651331-REG/Canon_3924B001_RA_V1_Remote_Control_Adapter.html __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

February 3rd, 2011, 01:32 PM	#7
Ray Barber Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 103	That could be useful, thanks Robin. __________________ Six out of seven dwarves are not Happy

February 3rd, 2011, 09:05 AM	#2
David Dalton Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Uckfield, UK Posts: 69	Steve I've got the HFS-21 and the Manfrotto 523 Pro i. I've just tried it an at the first attempt, the on/off, record and zoom (all 3 speeds) functions work but I haven't been able to use the focus function or switch between AF/MF. The camera may need to be set up differently. I've used the Canon remote controller ZR-1000, where the zoom and focus functions work well.

February 3rd, 2011, 09:14 AM	#3
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	David,thanks for that input. Guess I could get one of those. But do you or anyone know if Canon's LANC adapter--the ZA-V1, I think it is --works on a HFS-10? I don't want to buy the Canon controller unless there is a way to connect it. HFS-10 has no LANC port, it would need some type of adapter.

February 10th, 2011, 12:26 AM	#9
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	Well, I just got my Canon RA-V1 LANC adapter and Bogen 523Proi last night, spent part of tonight testing it. am happy to report that it all works really well. All functions provided by the Bogen 523 seem to work as advertised. Now all I have to get for it is a 4' extension chord for the Bogen, so I can use it on my small crane. BTW I also picked up the Canon WD-H58 wide angle at the same time, and am most impressed with its quality of construction. It'll get a real workot this weekend. Thanks to all for your inputs.

February 10th, 2011, 12:47 AM	#10
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Hi Steve, Glad to hear that you're happy with your purchase(s)! I've got the same lens - I used to use it on my XM2, It is indeed a very good piece of glass. Enjoy! __________________ TV Director / Cameraman