Remote video start/stop for the 5D3

[Steve Kahn]

Any recommendations on a good controller (wireless or wired) for the 5D3?


Getting ready to shoot my first raw short film and have a couple of crane shots so remote start/stop control is essential. Focus and iris control would be nice.


Looking at the Okii
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ontroller.html

The Canon RC-6
(which I'm not sure can start video on the 5D3

The Cocrotron
http://youtu.be/feKcNgeQ0GQ

Camranger
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...r_control.html

Any recommendations? Anything I miss? Thanks!

[David W. Jones]

When you say crane, what type are you talking about?

Also something along the lines of a 2 channel BarTech BFD would give you wireless focus & iris if your lenses are geared.

[Steve Kahn]

8 foot and 12 foot gib/crane work. Rack focus ability is not needed but critical focus before rolling would be good.

Start/Stop is necessary.

[jcs]

Camranger looks pretty good- provides remote monitoring too.

[cookinghusband]

Galaxy S3 + app( DSLR controller)( 10 usd) + usb extension cable + otg cable


Manfrotto also have one

[David W. Jones]

I'm not really sure why you feel a start/stop would be necessary with jib size device which can be lowered into start/stop position for verification in 4 seconds? We do it all the time. It's a great way to verify that the shot was recorded properly.

Real cranes are another story.