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Mark Hovater · April 14th, 2008, 05:03 PM

Hi,
Does anybody know what zoom controller will work with the Z7 & S270u? Is it a 8 pin cable or lanc controlled.

Thanks, Mark

Marshall Levy · April 14th, 2008, 05:51 PM

I've been using a standard lanc - Varizoom Stealth's in particular. I know there's the multipin in the front but don't need that for my uses.

Scott Brooks · April 14th, 2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Hovater

Hi,
Does anybody know what zoom controller will work with the Z7 & S270u? Is it a 8 pin cable or lanc controlled.

Thanks, Mark

I have the same Bogen handle that worked with the PD-150 and VX-2000. It works just fine with the lanc.

Jake Latendresse · April 15th, 2008, 07:48 AM

I have been using lanc VZ Rock Varizoom...works fine except the focus switch and auto focus button do not work with this camera. Not that I use them anyway, but...

the zoom and power buttons work just fine.

Tom Hardwick · April 15th, 2008, 08:23 AM

The Bebob Zoe works fine too - all the buttons.

Barry Wilkinson · April 18th, 2008, 09:40 AM

I got a Sony remote zoom control for my 270 (LANC) but cant get the remote focus working yet. Everything else works .There is a multi pin socket on the camera body at the front for other lenses than the standard Zeiss ( but at the moment I think only Fuji make a wide angle lens for 1/3 inch chip cameras and its a touch expensive) I wish Canon would get their act together and build a replacement for the YJ 12(or 13) which I had before for my DSR 570!

Chad Dyle · April 18th, 2008, 08:08 PM

I bought 1 of the Beebob Zoe controllers at NAB. It will get its first official test this weekend. I also picked up a 16x9 WA lens that will be put through the paces as well.

Barry Wilkinson · April 19th, 2008, 07:05 AM

Which w/a lens did you buy Chad?

Christopher Young · April 21st, 2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake Latendresse

I have been using lanc VZ Rock Varizoom...works fine except the focus switch and auto focus button do not work with this camera.

With the VZ Rock the focus rocker on the lower right will focus the camera. It's used in conjuction with the 'A' button on the lower left. Proviso. The camera must have its lens ring in the forward 'auto-focus' position for the VZ Rock to access these functions.

Chris Young
CYV Productions
Sydney, Aust.

Chad Dyle · April 21st, 2008, 06:01 AM

I don't have the lens in front of me, but it was a 16x9 brand .75x WA angle. Its zoom through and really nice. I just wish it wasn't so heavy.

Ethan Cooper · April 21st, 2008, 07:15 AM

Quality glass is almost always heavy for whatever reason. Just something I've noticed through the years.

Barry Wilkinson · April 21st, 2008, 07:56 AM

I presume it is a lens adaptor you have that fits to the front of the 270 lens?

Chad Dyle · April 21st, 2008, 09:00 AM

Yep. It screws directly onto the Z7U. I had to remove the hood in order to make it fit, but I haven't found a replacement yet. 16x9 does sell one, but its $280 for a piece of plastic/rubber (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=*&bhs=t).

I called BH and they really didn't have anything else. I might buy some black construction paper and double-sided tape ;)

April 14th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#1
Mark Hovater New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 10	zoom controller Hi, Does anybody know what zoom controller will work with the Z7 & S270u? Is it a 8 pin cable or lanc controlled. Thanks, Mark

April 18th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#6
Barry Wilkinson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grange over Sands UK Posts: 99	Sony I got a Sony remote zoom control for my 270 (LANC) but cant get the remote focus working yet. Everything else works .There is a multi pin socket on the camera body at the front for other lenses than the standard Zeiss ( but at the moment I think only Fuji make a wide angle lens for 1/3 inch chip cameras and its a touch expensive) I wish Canon would get their act together and build a replacement for the YJ 12(or 13) which I had before for my DSR 570!

April 18th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#7
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I bought 1 of the Beebob Zoe controllers at NAB. It will get its first official test this weekend. I also picked up a 16x9 WA lens that will be put through the paces as well. __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

April 21st, 2008, 06:01 AM	#10
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I don't have the lens in front of me, but it was a 16x9 brand .75x WA angle. Its zoom through and really nice. I just wish it wasn't so heavy. __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

April 21st, 2008, 07:15 AM	#11
Ethan Cooper Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 1,400 Images: 5	Quality glass is almost always heavy for whatever reason. Just something I've noticed through the years. __________________ ∅ -Ethan Cooper

April 14th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#2
Marshall Levy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 304	I've been using a standard lanc - Varizoom Stealth's in particular. I know there's the multipin in the front but don't need that for my uses.

April 15th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#4
Jake Latendresse Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Platte River, NE Posts: 86	I have been using lanc VZ Rock Varizoom...works fine except the focus switch and auto focus button do not work with this camera. Not that I use them anyway, but... the zoom and power buttons work just fine.

April 15th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#5
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	The Bebob Zoe works fine too - all the buttons.

April 19th, 2008, 07:05 AM	#8
Barry Wilkinson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grange over Sands UK Posts: 99	Which w/a lens did you buy Chad?

April 21st, 2008, 07:56 AM	#12
Barry Wilkinson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grange over Sands UK Posts: 99	I presume it is a lens adaptor you have that fits to the front of the 270 lens?

April 21st, 2008, 09:00 AM	#13
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	Yep. It screws directly onto the Z7U. I had to remove the hood in order to make it fit, but I haven't found a replacement yet. 16x9 does sell one, but its $280 for a piece of plastic/rubber (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=*&bhs=t). I called BH and they really didn't have anything else. I might buy some black construction paper and double-sided tape ;) __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com