Remote video start/stop for the 5D3

Steve Kahn

Steve Kahn

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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/product/854219-REG/Okii_FC1_FC1_USB_Focus_Controller.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/product/969450-REG/camranger_1001_camranger_wireless_dslr_control.html

Any recommendations? Anything I miss? Thanks!
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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