Remote Iris control on a jib?

[PaulHelling]

Has anyone managed to figure out a solution for remotely
controlling the iris electronically on a jib? I'm trying to use Canon lenses with the Metabones adapter.
Thanks for any help.

 

[nothing]

LANC would be your best bet.

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/product-RM1000BP/

http://www.manfrotto.us/pan-bar-remote-for-lanc

 

[PaulHelling]

I've got Samy's Camera doing a test with the Manfrotto remote right now. When I called them orig. they said it couldn't be done and were unaware of this device. I also called Sony Engineering and they have been looking into a solution for around an hour now. I guess people are learning some stuff today.

 

[nothing]

I also called Sony Engineering and they have been looking into a solution for around an hour now. I guess people are learning some stuff today.

The RM1000BP linked above is listed on the FS700 product page under accessories, interesting that they are unfamiliar with it.

 

[PaulHelling]

About 3 hrs later they did call back to recommend it.

 

[ksteiger]

I believe even the cheap Varizoom remotes work. It's standard Lanc Protocol. You might have to have a cable made.