C300: LANC Controller?

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mizzar

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Any one have any suggestions for LANC controllers that they have actually used for C300 Mark II (or other Canon Cinema Cameras)?

I started down this path just looking for the cheapest way to start and stop recording when using a gimbal. I find I am recording so much extra nothing footage because of not having a record button at fingers reach.

When researching, I found this:

https://www.manfrotto.us/remote-control-lanc

Which appears to also control focus?? That seems very convenient (and it looks you pay for it). I'm just hoping to hear from someone who has actually used these on Canon cinema cameras since all the reviews I can find seem to be mostly other cameras and DSLRs.

Thanks!
 
Check the compatibility with that controller. I had one that I used with a C100, but I sold it when I got the C100 II because the controller wouldn't work with the C100 II for some reason. I ended up getting a Varizoom controller that did work with the MKII. I've never actually tried with the C300 II, though. I'll give it a test tonight and tell you what I find.

The best solution is actually relocating the grip to the gimbal handles.
 
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cpreston said:
Check the compatibility with that controller. I had one that I used with a C100, but I sold it when I got the C100 II because the controller wouldn't work with the C100 II for some reason. I ended up getting a Varizoom controller that did work with the MKII. I've never actually tried with the C300 II, though. I'll give it a test tonight and tell you what I find.

The best solution is actually relocating the grip to the gimbal handles.
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Awesome! I look forward to hearing what you find. I don't want to relocate the handle because I shoot my final inverted and the attachment point is in the wrong spot. It's unbelieveable that there isn't just some cheap wireless red button you can use!
 
The attachment is cumbersome. It uses two long screws and a plate like a pipe clamp fitting. The focus rocker is entirely dependent on the lens as it just sends signals to the AF motor and each AF motor responds differently. It works best with the focus guides since it can be really difficult to tell how quickly the focus is changing.
 
cpreston said:
The attachment is cumbersome. It uses two long screws and a plate like a pipe clamp fitting. The focus rocker is entirely dependent on the lens as it just sends signals to the AF motor and each AF motor responds differently. It works best with the focus guides since it can be really difficult to tell how quickly the focus is changing.
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Hmm, that's too bad about the clamp, I was hoping it was some sort of quick release.

As far as focus goes, you don't happen to have the 11-24mm f4L, do you? :D
 
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