Updated Aug 17/10
VARIZOOM
Varizoom VZ-Rock PZFI - $349 - in stock
Zoom/Focus/ Iris Control For Panasonic cameras with dual input.
Specifically designed for Panasonic cameras with dual input for zoom, focus, and iris control. This powerful combination offers precise control over these three camera functions. Operator may switch between auto and manual control for either focus or iris at anytime. Works on all camera supports, stabilizers, tripods, and jibs. The RockZFI utilizes a pressure-sensitive, side-to-side rocker switch like broadcast zoom controls. This rocker has a greater range of motion for a finer degree of zoom control than the throttle style zoom controls. Adjust the exposure or focus with a finger, smooth and quiet knobs provide easy operation while you compose your shots. Independent focus/iris knobs allow for two people to operate together for critical focus during moving shots or crane moves, imagine the possibilities! The body switches click into position, letting you watch the picture, not your hands.
Wide-sweep variable rocker for smooth, sustainable zooms
Low profile record/pause button
Unique dual knob adjustment
Body switches for manual/auto modes
VariZoom is the world's largest manufacturer of lens controls with the widest variety of controls offered anywhere. Their controls are used by CNN, CSPAN, National Geographic Society, Nickelodeon and many other professionals
Varizoom VZ-PZFI Focus Wheel - Sale
$5 - in stock quantities only
(Mfr. Part: VZPZFIFOCUSWHEEL - for the Rock-PZFI, PFI or Stealth-PZFI )
This quality crafted aluminum wheel with delrin ring provides extremely
accurate focus adjustment. Repeat focus pulls or mark positons like a pro.
The Wheel can be used as a replacement part or as an upgrade to an older
controller that did not include this part.
MANFROTTO
Manfrotto Basic Remote Control For Panasonic - 521P
$239 - special order - takes 2 - 3 days
Built onto a small clamp that suits a wide range of applications, the
521P is designed to work with Panasonic cameras AG-DVC80 and AG-DVX100 and
controls Record/Stop and zoom in/out functions of the camera. Supplied with
522SCA connector cable measuring 25cm-9.8” (extendable to 50cm –19.7”)
long. The clamp design allows it to be fastened to a huge range of
supports, from video head pan bars to monopods, from planks of wood to car
windows --wherever you need it, you can put it. Professional “wheel” zoom
for finer adjustments and smoother progressions.
BEBOB
Bebob Foxi - $499 - in stock
Focus Iris Control for Panasonic HVX200 and DVX100b
The Foxi is designed to be comfortable and easy to use with an oversized knob and extra wide scales of easy marking of both focus and iris position. The oversized Focus control knob is similar in style to that of a standard follow focus. With a diameter of 60mm, the knob can be rotated a full 270 degrees. Foxi’s integrated fluid friction allows for slow, accurate, and repeatable focus control movements.
Foxi is quick and easy to set up no matter how you work. An improved quick release clamp mounts to tripod panhandles up to 34mm in diameter for studio work, or (when using the special spacer bracket) to 15mm mattebox lightweight support rods for cinema configurations. The unit’s coiled cable extends up to 4’ (122cm). Once in place, a sturdy 3mm elbow plug connects to the FOCUS/IRIS socket of the Cam Remote at the back of the camera.
