Zoom and focus/iris remote controller?

[Mark-P]

Can anyone recommend a zoom controller and a focus and iris controller for the HVX?

Thanks.

 

[Ted Spencer]

I recently got a Varizoom Rock-PZFI, for $255 at B&H:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...FI_Varizoom_VZRockPZFI_Rocker_Controller.html

I think it's great. It's quite compact and attaches nicely to the handles on both my Cartoni Focus and DVMultiRig. The focus wheel is small (about 1 1/8"), too small for pulling really, but is just fine for an on-the-handle thingie. It also has controls for zoom, iris and record.

Highly recommended.

 

[wgzn]

i use the bebob stuff. zoe and foxi. LOVE THEM!

 

[Dick Campbell]

Ted - I like the Varizoom products also, I have one of their on-camera LED lights. Did you consider the "stealth" controller versus the "rocker"? I'm wondering what the major difference in operation is?

 

[Ted Spencer]

Ted - I like the Varizoom products also, I have one of their on-camera LED lights. Did you consider the "stealth" controller versus the "rocker"? I'm wondering what the major difference in operation is?

According to Varizoom the rocker provides finer control, so I went with it. Never tried the stealth, but it looks nice and it is $50 cheaper.

Like the (larger) built-in zoom rocker on the HVX, it's difficult to get silky-smooth zoom starts, but otherwise the Rock-PZFI's paddle works very well.

For some reason I don't find the led lights on their site. Where might they be?

 

[Dick Campbell]

Ted, great thanks - think I'll go with the rocker too.

I have this light led light, but its interesting that Varizoom doesn't show them on their website. Maybe these are only sold through dealers. beats me. this is a nice light btw.

 

[Jacquot]

The Varizooooooom works well. I also recommend it. No complaints (yet). But for LED lights this might be a better option: http://vidled.com/

 

[Ted Spencer]

I've got a VidLed DayLed. It's great. Gels to CTO just fine too.