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The Zoom Commander®
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Zoom Commander®
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Zoom Commander®
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Zoom Commander®
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Flat mount
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Slope Mount
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both mounts included with deluxe models
Control Your Camera Comfortably From Your Tripod Handle
Or Anywhere
Why You Definitely Need a Zoom Commander® On Your Handle
The Zoom Commander® digital zoom
controllers give you exceptionally smooth and reliable focus, record, and
dual zoom controls right under the tip of your thumb- all wired directly
into your video camera's LANC or control-L or I/O jack. This lets you control
these important camera functions, and the tripod handle with
the same hand--- instead of having to operate the camera with the opposite
hand with the controls suddenly on the wrong side of the camera. Our zoom
controllers also leave your other hand free for microphones and other
things
. and keep your fingers away from the camera, so you won't ever
jostle your camera again in the middle of a take, or record audio of your
fingers brushing the microphone or other camera parts. Also, you'll
have
No more uneven zooms.....because you
get Two
Complete Sets of Zoom Controls, Each With
Variable Speed Preset
Get the zoom speed right every time. With
our zoom controllers' two sets of zoom controls, you can preset each one
to a different speed, and have two reliable and repeatable zooms right
under the tip of your thumb. No fumbling with variable throttles, rocker
switches or other pressure sensitive zoom controls that make you guess how
far to push to get the right zoom speed. And no more having to keep it held
down exactly right to maintain an even zoom speed. Preset the speed (rehearse
it if you like) and get a zoom speed that repeats precisely and evenly every
time. Each pair of zoom buttons has its own continuously variable speed set
dial, so set them anywhere you like. If your prefer, you can also vary zoom
speed while shooting by adjusting the speed dial while pressing the zoom
button at the same time.
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Versatile
Positioning and Lightning Quick Attach and Detach The Zoom Commander® mounting plate and Zoom Commander® each have Velcro® attachment pads, so you can attach the Zoom Commander® zoom controller vertically, horizontally, even diagonally, orienting the controls completely the way you like them. And, of course, the Velcro® lets you detach just the zoom controller in an instant, and put it back in an instant, without having to undo the clamp. The clamp itself uses two solid aluminum v groove blocks and screws down snug on the tripod handle or elsewhere and stays put. When you want to move the Zoom Commander® to another tripod or to your shoulder brace, the swing away block also lets you remove the entire zoom controller and clamp without having to unscrew and completely disassemble the clamp (and without having to reassemble it when you move it back). |
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Control Your Camera From a Distance
Included free of charge with every Zoom Commander® II or Pro
model digital zoom controller are 25 foot and 12 foot lanc extension cables.
Just attach one or both of these to the end of the controller's 6 foot
lanc cable and you can control zoom and focus from as far away as 43 feet
(further if you buy more lanc extension cables.
). Use it in any number of limited access situations. You can also use
two Zoom Commanders®
to control two cameras from one location from as far as 86 feet apart
(further, if you buy more lanc extension cables).
Zoom Commander®
II and Zoom Commander® Pro
Added Features
Both of our deluxe digital zoom controllers include auto-focus on/off
controls, letting you switch between camcorder auto focus or zoom controller
manual focus as needed (note: this feature may not work on some camcorders
that have mechanical auto-focus switches). Both zoom controller deluxe
models also offer manual camcorder power/up and power/down controls, plus
a switchable camcorder auto power/up mode. If you always want your camcorder
to remain powered up, switch on the auto mode. Then, whenever your camcorder
times out and attempts to power down to standby, your Zoom Commander®
zoom controller will keep it powered up. Meanwhile, you can power down
any time you like using the manual control. Switch the auto mode off and
the zoom controller lets you power/up or power/down manually as needed.
This is especially useful if you wish to conserve battery power.
Both deluxe model zoom controllers also come with both sloped and flat mounting plates so that you can choose to mount the zoom controller flat on the tripod handle or sloped upward, whichever is most comfortable for you (this also makes it easier to adapt the controller to your shoulder brace). Two lanc extension cables are also included with deluxe zoom controller models as described above.
Zoom Commander®
Pro Adds VTR Controls
The Zoom Commander®
Pro is the ultimate digital zoom controller, giving you all the Zoom Commander®
II features plus VTR controls. Now you can also control play, stop, pause,
rewind, fast forward, and record
all from your tripod handle or anywhere.
We reuse the same buttons so it's the same compact zoom controller. Just
switch your camcorder between camera and VTR mode and the buttons change
function.
The Right Stuff
The Zoom Commander® series digital zoom controller housings and attachment
plates and clamp are all black anodized aluminum alloy, and very light and
compact. The main push buttons are square and separate, and each intentionally
only performs one camera action (that way you can't slip the wrong way as
you might on a dual function rocker switch).The push buttons are also extremely
tactile, and arranged in a logical grid, so your thumb can easily find the
right button by feel-- so you'll always know exactly where to push.
So, now that you know all about it ..
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Get the Zoom Commander®-- the
reliable, ergonomic, and totally flexible zoom controller. |
basic model |
deluxe |
deluxe |
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Zoom Commander®
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Zoom Commander®
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Zoom Commander®
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Take advantage of our 30 day unconditional
money back guarantee.
Order your Zoom Commander® digital zoom controller today.
Call 1-800-373-8910 (or for other order options click
order)
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One each of the following lanc extension cables is included at no charge with each Zoom Commander® II or Pro you buy. Plus one v block clamp is included with all Zoom Commander® models. However, you may wish to buy extras:
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Put a clamp on each of your tripods &
move your Zoom Commander® from one to the other in a flash
LANC Extension Cables (first ones free with model II or pro)
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Flat mount
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Slope Mount
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| Your choice of flat or sloped mounting plate with Velcro® | Just $9.95 + $5 s/h |
| (One slope mount free with basic model, one of each mounts free with model II or Pro) |
The terms zoom controller, digital
zoom controller, lens controller, camera controller, focus controller
are generic descriptions.
SignVideo is a trademark of Sign
Video Ltd.
Zoom Commander® is a registered trademark of Sign Video Ltd.
© 2002 by Sign Video Ltd