Does LANC controller pull power all the time? at DVinfo.net

Michael Stowe · May 14th, 2006, 04:16 PM

I noticed my enhanced battery was dead today. I had the controller plugged in all night, but the camera was turned off. Does it constantly draw power? Also...I plugged in the ac to recharge until I get the quick charger and noticed it would not start charging the battery until I disconnected the lanc cord. Common?

Thanks guys...

Stu Holmes · May 14th, 2006, 06:32 PM

Yes i think someone else mentioned this as well so it looks like you're right, thats the way it works.

pull the plug on it when not using looks like the way you have to go.
By the way, which model LANC do you have Michael?

Michael Stowe · May 14th, 2006, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu Holmes

Yes i think someone else mentioned this as well so it looks like you're right, thats the way it works.

pull the plug on it when not using looks like the way you have to go.
By the way, which model LANC do you have Michael?

Currently have the Varizoom stealth, but it will be returned for the Monfrotto 521pro

Stu Holmes · May 14th, 2006, 06:52 PM

Very much appreciate any feedback on the 521Pro when you get it Mike.

best regds

Michael Stowe · May 14th, 2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu Holmes

Very much appreciate any feedback on the 521Pro when you get it Mike.

best regds

Will definately do that. Alex talks highly of it.

Michael Stowe · May 17th, 2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu Holmes

Very much appreciate any feedback on the 521Pro when you get it Mike.

best regds

Stu...the 521Pro arrived today. Only used it for an hour or so, but am very impressed. The one push (well hold down for a second) is great. You have progressive and fixed zoom settings. Basically you can set your zoom speed to your personal preference and it will not vary. You can also do the obvious progressive where the zoom is controlled by how much you apply pressure to the rocker which, by the way, is very easy to control for short or very long zooms. Manual focus can be used by pushing the MF button one quick time. This will then make the rocker control focus rather than zoom. Push the manual focus one more time and you are back to total zoom control. The one push AF function is achieved by holding the manual focus button in for a short period and it does work very well. Doing this leaves the rocker on zoom. Other than that you have your basic on/off and record/stop. Overall I rate this very high. Yes...you cannot focus and zoom at the same time, but I doubt many, if any, would need that. Even if you did...switching the rocker between focus and zoom is one push.

Well update if I find out anything further.

Graham Bernard · May 18th, 2006, 12:00 AM

I love it.

As I've progressed, the only thing I'm missing is an exposure control. Working the LANC and then needing to flip around to grab at the EXPOSURE dial is a real pain. This is true of most LANCs.

The PUSH focus was a revelation to me. However, I really have had to make sure I'm still not in MANUAL focus when I zoom. Often I get out of focus results when I zoom! I now tend to look down and see IF the Manual Focus light is OFF prior to using the rocker.

I use it on my DVRigPro and on a second Miller Pan Handle.

The 521Pro? Wouldn't leave the house without it! Even if I wasn't vidoeing!!

Grazie

Michael Stowe · May 18th, 2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham Bernard

I love it.

As I've progressed, the only thing I'm missing is an exposure control. Working the LANC and then needing to flip around to grab at the EXPOSURE dial is a real pain. This is true of most LANCs.

The PUSH focus was a revelation to me. However, I really have had to make sure I'm still not in MANUAL focus when I zoom. Often I get out of focus results when I zoom! I now tend to look down and see IF the Manual Focus light is OFF prior to using the rocker.

I use it on my DVRigPro and on a second Miller Pan Handle.

The 521Pro? Wouldn't leave the house without it! Even if I wasn't vidoeing!!

Grazie

I agree Gerald. In my ongoing work with it I find that using the one push AF is not that bad as long as I hold my finger on the button. I should stress...not bad is meaning I do not go to manual focus instead of zoom control. I do agree with the AE, but oh well...not that bad to deal with. Great Controller

Graham Bernard · May 18th, 2006, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Stowe

I agree Gerald.

LOL!!! Who's "Gerald"! Nice name ...

I just ZOOM in > PUSH focus and my AUTO gets invoked and sets FOCUS > CHECK! > Release AF > Zoom out. Sometimes IF I do this, in a DOUBLE hit, I ALLOW manual to be invoked, and when I then zoom out my FOCUS goes instead. What/why do you keep it pressed in?

But I would like to be able to adjust Iris via a LANC

Grazie ( Gerald!!!)

Michael Stowe · May 18th, 2006, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham Bernard

LOL!!! Who's "Gerald"! Nice name ...

I just ZOOM in > PUSH focus and my AUTO gets invoked and sets FOCUS > CHECK! > Release AF > Zoom out. Sometimes IF I do this, in a DOUBLE hit, I ALLOW manual to be invoked, and when I then zoom out my FOCUS goes instead. What/why do you keep it pressed in?

But I would like to be able to adjust Iris via a LANC

Grazie ( Gerald!!!)

Sorry Graham. :-) I was talking with a Gerald from work at the same time...oh well...

Graham Bernard · May 18th, 2006, 03:52 AM

. yeah? Bet you called HIM Graham then? - ;-)

Nah problem Eric!

G

Stu Holmes · May 18th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Chaps (now don't say 'who's this guy called chaps?'...!)

thanks for the feedback on the 521Pro.
Sounds like a quality bit of kit it really does.

One more thing that springs to mind at the moment is: where are you mounting it when you're shooting ?
Graham/Grazie (you're called 'Thanks' ?!!?! - some italian background i'm sure.) - am not sure what cam(s) you've got but i'm thinking something pretty serious judging from your longevity and other posts etc. so you may have more room to mount the LANC.

Yes yes i know, on a tripod it's not a problem at all (pan handle i guess) but where do you two guys mount the LANC if you're just using a monopod or pure handheld (shudder..) ?

Vielen Dank

Graham Bernard · May 18th, 2006, 09:45 AM

Not handheld. No. I use it on the right hand handle of my DVRigPro- viz : http://dvtec.tv/id27.html

Grazie

pronouced: Graze-EE .. as in a Bull grazing!!! Got the image??

Stu Holmes · May 18th, 2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham Bernard

Not handheld. No. I use it on the right hand handle of my DVRigPro- viz : http://dvtec.tv/id27.html

Grazie

pronouced: Graze-EE .. as in a Bull grazing!!! Got the image??

Ah looks like a nice rig. Sort of a cross between a steadicam and a shoulder brace, except no iso-elastic arm.

ok right got the image now.... i think. cheers!

ps. nice tan for a brit... ;-)

May 14th, 2006, 04:16 PM	#1
Michael Stowe Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 177	Does LANC controller pull power all the time? I noticed my enhanced battery was dead today. I had the controller plugged in all night, but the camera was turned off. Does it constantly draw power? Also...I plugged in the ac to recharge until I get the quick charger and noticed it would not start charging the battery until I disconnected the lanc cord. Common? Thanks guys...

May 14th, 2006, 06:32 PM	#2
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	Yes i think someone else mentioned this as well so it looks like you're right, thats the way it works. pull the plug on it when not using looks like the way you have to go. By the way, which model LANC do you have Michael?

May 14th, 2006, 06:52 PM	#4
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	Very much appreciate any feedback on the 521Pro when you get it Mike. best regds

May 18th, 2006, 12:00 AM	#7
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	I love it. As I've progressed, the only thing I'm missing is an exposure control. Working the LANC and then needing to flip around to grab at the EXPOSURE dial is a real pain. This is true of most LANCs. The PUSH focus was a revelation to me. However, I really have had to make sure I'm still not in MANUAL focus when I zoom. Often I get out of focus results when I zoom! I now tend to look down and see IF the Manual Focus light is OFF prior to using the rocker. I use it on my DVRigPro and on a second Miller Pan Handle. The 521Pro? Wouldn't leave the house without it! Even if I wasn't vidoeing!! Grazie

May 18th, 2006, 03:52 AM	#11
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	. yeah? Bet you called HIM Graham then? - ;-) Nah problem Eric! G

May 18th, 2006, 09:34 AM	#12
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	Chaps (now don't say 'who's this guy called chaps?'...!) thanks for the feedback on the 521Pro. Sounds like a quality bit of kit it really does. One more thing that springs to mind at the moment is: where are you mounting it when you're shooting ? Graham/Grazie (you're called 'Thanks' ?!!?! - some italian background i'm sure.) - am not sure what cam(s) you've got but i'm thinking something pretty serious judging from your longevity and other posts etc. so you may have more room to mount the LANC. Yes yes i know, on a tripod it's not a problem at all (pan handle i guess) but where do you two guys mount the LANC if you're just using a monopod or pure handheld (shudder..) ? Vielen Dank

May 18th, 2006, 09:45 AM	#13
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Not handheld. No. I use it on the right hand handle of my DVRigPro- viz : http://dvtec.tv/id27.html Grazie pronouced: Graze-EE .. as in a Bull grazing!!! Got the image??