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The VariZoom Compact Zoom and Focus Control Kit is designed specifically for Sony PMW-300/200/160/EX3/EX1 Cameras.
The kit includes the VZROCKEXD Zoom Lens Control, VZDVRODS Rod, and VZFC-U Focus Control.
The VZROCKEXD Zoom Lens Control allows for precise control over zoom speed. It includes a high-sensitivity rocker for precise, repeatable zooms.
The VZFC-U Focus Control provides smooth manual focus control of your camera from the tripod handle.
The VZDVRODS Rod System offers a range of adjustment to accommodate most cameras. It also includes additional threaded holes for aft-mount rods, allowing for more accessories to be mounted behind the camera.
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1.25" / 3.18cm
40" / 101.6cm
ABS
Sony PMW-300, PMW-200, PMW-160, PMW-EX1, PMW-EX3 Cameras
1.25" / 3.18cm
40" / 101.6cm
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, Nylon
EX-1, EX-3, most Fujinon Lenses
Aluminum, stainless steel fasteners, carbon fiber rods
VZROCKEXD (W x L): 2 x 2.75" / 5.08 x 6.99cm
VZFC-U Handle: 3 x 5.5" / 7.62 x 13.97cm
VZDVRODS Minimum: 2.2 x 4.4 x 8.3" / 5.59 x 11.18 x 21.08cm
VZDVRODS Maximum: 2.8 x 4.4 x 14.8" / 7.11 x 11.18 x 37.59cm
VZDVRODS Rods Length: 7" / 17.78cm
VZDVRODS Rods Diameter: 15mm / 0.59"
VZROCKEXD: 0.4lbs / 0.18kg
VZDVRODS: 1.1lbs / 0.5kg
The VariZoom Compact Zoom and Focus Control Kit is specially designed for Sony PMW-300/200/160/EX3/EX1 Cameras.
VZROCKEXD
The Rock-EXD is an upgraded version of the popular Rock-Ex that includes a large diameter speed dial for the absolute finest degree of zoom speed control. The speed dial allows the operator to set and mark the maximum desired speed and the feather the variable zoom rocker for delicate and repeatable zooms. Works with Sony PMW-300, -200, -160, -EX1 or -EX3 camcorders. With its high-sensitivity rocker, precise, repeatable zooms are easily achieved. The VZ Rock-Ex is perfect for tripods, stabilizers, jibs and shoulder supports.
Pressure-sensitive zoom rocker provides precise zoom control
Speed dial with marker ring for presetting max zoom speed
Rubber-lined clamp for no-slip attachment to any bar up to 1.25"
Low profile record/pause button
Video return button plays back the last 5 seconds of recorded material
VariZoom is the world's largest manufacturer of lens controls with the widest variety of controls offered anywhere. VariZoom controls are used by CNN, CSPAN, National Geographic and many others.
VZFC-U
The FC-U provides smooth manual focus control of your Sony PMW-300/200/160/EX1/EX3 from the tripod handle. Similar to VariZoom pro rear focus controls, the FC-U adds a clamp-on Ex gear adapter and a bracket-mounted gearbox that fits on most rod systems (15/19mm).
FCU on DVRods System Requires Rod Support System (15/19mm). If you do not have a rod system, see VariZoom's DV Rods System: a high-quality rods system for DV/HDV cameras which enables you to attach matteboxes, focus control systems, wireless adapters and other accessories (Sold Separately).
VZDVRODS
The DV Rods system boasts an impressive range of adjustment that will accommodate most cameras and the x-Y rods-adjustment plates are even reversible to allow greater upward adjustment. When paired with VariZoom's new quick release mechanism, the possibilities are extended even further. The DV Rods system has additional threaded holes to enable attachment of aft-mount rods that will allow even more accessories to be mounted behind the camera, helping to counterbalance the fore-mounted accessories while keeping the overall configuration's center of gravity low.
Designed to work with the VZ-FCU and EFCU focus control systems for the Sony PWM-EX1 and EX3, the DV Rods system not only provides a mount for the focus bracket, it will allow users to add a mattebox or any other accessory that can be mounted to standard 15mm rods (19mm-15mm step-down adapter rings available for separate purchase). The DV Rods system was designed with functionality in mind, with a broad, flat mounting surface and low profile to prevent top-heaviness that can lead to awkward tilting or wobbly shots. Highly Recommended Accessory for use with EX1/EX3 - VZQRP quick release plate. The VZQRP allows great flexibility in mounting the camera, adjusting and dismounting it.