searching for a device to wirelessly zoom canon lens
Mar 27, 2015 16:16:17 #
I have a shoot where I have to shoot elevated and will be using a wireless panning device. My question is; is there a device that will zoom in and out that would be wireless as well?
Mar 27, 2015 21:13:32 #
Mar 28, 2015 00:12:48 #
canon Lee wrote:
I have a shoot where I have to shoot elevated and will be using a wireless panning device. My question is; is there a device that will zoom in and out that would be wireless as well?
You could use a wireless focus puller; the ones I am familiar with are geared for use with cine lenses, but there might be one that uses bands or could be converted. These are not cheap; for the price you could get a Panasonic camera and power zoom lens. The Panasonic wireless app is great, and will remote zoom a power zoom lens. I've used my GH3 with 45-175 power zoom lens for remote operation. I also have the Olympus 12-50 power zoom lens; it's weather sealed so it's great for non-optimal conditions.
Note the Olympus wireless app doesn't control zoom (among other limitations). One of the reasons I keep my Panasonic.
Mar 28, 2015 08:25:54 #
Mar 28, 2015 08:31:17 #
Psergel wrote:
Easy if you have a 6D or 70D.....aside from that I don't know.
Sorry for this last post. Too much coffee. Zooming remotely is not one of the functions supported.
Since there is no motor to drive the zoom...I would think its impossible.
Mar 28, 2015 08:54:57 #
Mar 28, 2015 09:07:39 #
Psergel wrote:
Found this
http://youtu.be/3aoUGJEtvno
http://youtu.be/3aoUGJEtvno
The OP was looking for a wireless remote system. This is cool, but not wireless and not very portable.
For this type of application, I again recommend getting a camera/lens that will work. I have used the Panasonic and recommend it.
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