Canon ZR1000 or VariZoom Pro-L?.... at DVinfo.net

Bob Brimson · December 27th, 2002, 05:41 AM

A question for all you experienced boys out there. Which is the better product? Please help, I got a StealthZoom for xmas (not substantial enough) and am exchanging for one of the above (Canon about £150, VariZoom about £300).

I use a Vinten Pro5 head, mainly do sports as part of DVcam team of three. If that helps.

Edward Troxel · December 27th, 2002, 10:35 AM

It's strictly a matter of preference. I like the Canon lanc controller. My partner likes the Varizoom controller. To really know, you'll have to try them both.

Ken Tanaka · December 27th, 2002, 12:26 PM

Given what you shoot (sports) you were probably right in exchanging the Stealth for the full-size and full-featured Varizoom controller. The Canon and VZ Stealth are fine for many folks but they're quite small and of plastic construction. The VZ Pro is physically larger and constructed of aluminum; it's designed more for a heavy daily professional use.

December 27th, 2002, 05:41 AM	#1
Bob Brimson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 12	Canon ZR1000 or VariZoom Pro-L?.... A question for all you experienced boys out there. Which is the better product? Please help, I got a StealthZoom for xmas (not substantial enough) and am exchanging for one of the above (Canon about £150, VariZoom about £300). I use a Vinten Pro5 head, mainly do sports as part of DVcam team of three. If that helps.

December 27th, 2002, 12:26 PM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Given what you shoot (sports) you were probably right in exchanging the Stealth for the full-size and full-featured Varizoom controller. The Canon and VZ Stealth are fine for many folks but they're quite small and of plastic construction. The VZ Pro is physically larger and constructed of aluminum; it's designed more for a heavy daily professional use. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

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December 27th, 2002, 10:35 AM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	It's strictly a matter of preference. I like the Canon lanc controller. My partner likes the Varizoom controller. To really know, you'll have to try them both.