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thinks I read some manfrotto (bogen ) remote manuals b4 that removing the cables will risk shorting the remote...
if this helps ...
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July 28th, 2005, 12:05 PM
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August 22nd, 2005, 07:53 AM
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Libec ZC-3DV
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can you give us an update on your zoom controller? The price is right and I am considering purchasing one for my DVC30. Thank you, Stefano |
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August 22nd, 2005, 09:21 AM
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Libec ZC-3DV follow-up -- fits on Spider Brace shoulder support
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I'm sorry for the delay in following up on my previous post. The little Libec controller is working just fine. I'm very happy with it considering it only cost me $100. I have connected it to a "hot" DVC80 camera on the fly, and it worked fine other than a quick jump in the zoom when first plugged in, which Libec says is normal behavior. This wasn't the case with my first one, which was defective. Having said that, I'm a bit leery of Libec's quality control, but they (at least their U.S. headquarters) know about the problem I had and can hopefully improve their production and QA practices. B&H Photo/Video exchanged my defective unit with no questions asked, and Libec USA's tech support staff responded promptly to my questions. I have my doubts about how long this ZC-3DV input jacks will last; they seem a little delicate, so I'm extra careful not to bump the connector cable when it's inserted. Only time will tell, but so far the ZC-3DV has been a solid performer. I have not used The ZC-3DV's LanC mode yet, since I only shoot with Panasonic cameras. One final note: I can easily attach the ZC-3DV to my Spider Brace 2 shoulder support. The zoom controller's clamp opens very wide (about 2 inches) to fit it on a wide variety of devices and fixtures. As a result, there's no need to modify the Spider Brace 2 to accommodate the zoom controller on the handle. I suppose stripping off some foam on the handle grip would allow the controller to sit a tad lower so you don't have to extend your thumb as far to use it, but I don't recommend zooming much when using using that kind of stabilization anyway. The main reason I use the zoom controller with the Spider Brace 2 is for Record/Pause control. The Spider Brace 2 with the Libec ZC-3DV makes a functional, affordable, and lightweight rig for my DVC80. I'm positive that my Libec controller will be used more often now that I have a more stable shooting platform in the Spider Brace 2. |
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August 22nd, 2005, 09:31 AM
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Well ,
I think I'm getting one after the fabulous time Tim has taken to review his personal experience. Thanks again , Tim !
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October 29th, 2005, 08:38 AM
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works great with my DVX !!! a great buy
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OK Guys, How about this thing three years later? Still using it? How is it holding up?
I sold my Zoe with the PD170 thinking that I would be buying a Panasonic in the future. I was impressed by it but I don't know if I need the remote focus.
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