Remote Commander for Sony cameras
zygistudio
10 Feb 2009 11:45
Hi!
What remote commander you guys use for Sony cameras? There is a very good one which is normally used for adjusting all Sony cameras: "Sony RM95 Remote Commander for adjustment". It provides wired control over LANC (control L) protocol via 2.5mm LANC connector. I think all Sony cameras have this connector (?).
I use this commander when making clips from moving car or during bad weather conditions or when camera is on dolly. Using this Commander you can zoom or do manual focus and operate tape and on Commander's monitor you can see a position of tape and more info. They say it is absolete, but here is some link to start with: http://www.replacementremotes.com/store/productdetailp.cfm?productid=9763
Warning: Do not switch the Commander to 'ADJ' mode if you do not know what you are doing! You can read / write to internal RAM and change different settings (even menu language from Japan to English) if you know an address and code.
Zygis
What remote commander you guys use for Sony cameras? There is a very good one which is normally used for adjusting all Sony cameras: "Sony RM95 Remote Commander for adjustment". It provides wired control over LANC (control L) protocol via 2.5mm LANC connector. I think all Sony cameras have this connector (?).
I use this commander when making clips from moving car or during bad weather conditions or when camera is on dolly. Using this Commander you can zoom or do manual focus and operate tape and on Commander's monitor you can see a position of tape and more info. They say it is absolete, but here is some link to start with: http://www.replacementremotes.com/store/productdetailp.cfm?productid=9763
Warning: Do not switch the Commander to 'ADJ' mode if you do not know what you are doing! You can read / write to internal RAM and change different settings (even menu language from Japan to English) if you know an address and code.
Zygis
Gitfinger
10 Feb 2009 14:46
I don't have anything as fancy, I use the VariZoom VZ-Rock, which clamps to the pan bar.
The only problem I have encountered with it is that the Record button stands slightly less proud from the face than the other buttons do. This, coupled with it being as far from the zoom rocker lever as it can be, means that sometimes it's difficult to press first time. And of course when you don't get a direct hit first time, that's the time you need tape rolling instantly.
Quite a few times I have thought I had hit R to stop recording, but hadn't scored a hit and the tape ran on and I didn't notice until I wondered why, having pressed R again, I wasn't recording the next shot.
If I am up to a few yards away from the camera to capture footage of wildlife or getting several shots from the same locked down position, I use the infrared remote that came with the camera.
Paul.
The only problem I have encountered with it is that the Record button stands slightly less proud from the face than the other buttons do. This, coupled with it being as far from the zoom rocker lever as it can be, means that sometimes it's difficult to press first time. And of course when you don't get a direct hit first time, that's the time you need tape rolling instantly.
Quite a few times I have thought I had hit R to stop recording, but hadn't scored a hit and the tape ran on and I didn't notice until I wondered why, having pressed R again, I wasn't recording the next shot.
If I am up to a few yards away from the camera to capture footage of wildlife or getting several shots from the same locked down position, I use the infrared remote that came with the camera.
Paul.