Manfrotto Pro LANC Remote Control for Sony and Canon Video Cameras

Designed for Sony and Canon LANC-enabled video cameras, the 523PRO allows you to remotely control the most commonly used functions of your video camera while keeping your hand on the pan bar at all times. Depending on the camera model, the 523PRO can allow you to control recording, power, zoom with preset and customizable speeds, and focus, whether manually or automatically.

The 523PRO features three preset maximum zoom speeds (slow, medium and fast), or a customizable maximum speed which you can set to exactly the level you want. For all zoom speeds except the slowest preset speed, you can choose between a progressive zoom speed (the further you rotate the zoom wheel, the faster the zoom), or a fixed zoom speed (irrespective of the rotation applied to the wheel, zoom speed remains constant) by pressing the button once (progressive) or twice (fixed). The LED shows you which speed you have selected.

To set a custom zoom speed, simply hold the zoom speed button until the LED flashes and use the wheel to record your speed. The setting remains in the unit's memory until you decide to change it. Whether you choose a limited progressive zoom range or a single fixed speed, the features of the 523PRO mean you can easily repeat zooms precisely in subsequent takes of the same shot.

The 523PRO also allows you to set left- and right-handed operation by changing zoom wheel direction. The 523PRO also has manual focus buttons and an auto focus button, which makes it very easy to achieve infocus images when working in manual focus mode.

(Auto focus does not work with all cameras; please see chart for specific information) 523PRO is built onto the pan bar clamp that fits most Manfrotto video heads.