Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Sharing the same electronics as the Pro-L zoom control, the VariZoom PGL is equipped with an aluminum housing, an isolated circuit board, and industrial components, making it extremely durable through the years. But the PGL is far more compact than the Pro-L, with an ergonomic pistol-grip design that's notably comfortable, especially for operators with average to small hands. No more growing frustrated by oversized controls that require too much dexterity for your tiny digits. The remainder of the build is roughly parallel to the PGL, with a patented design that employs a rocker and speed dial for "ramping," or presetting, zoom speeds with flawless, full-range precision. As a result, it's easy to vary speeds in a single movement, from a slow crawl to a fast zoom and then back to slow again. Users will also dig the centrally located manual focus and record buttons, which make it easy to operate the camera without fumbling blindly for the controls. Wielded by such organizations as CNN, C-SPAN, the National Geographic Society, and Nickelodeon, VariZoom's lens controls offer the widest array of functions in the industry. As a final bonus, the PGL functions equally well left- and right-handed. Features
- Patented speed dial with rocker in pistol-grip configuration for preset or ramping of zooms
- Large, safely located record/pause button
- Centrally located manual focus button
- Power on/off for toggling into or out of standby mode
- Ergonomically curved rubber-foam grip for operator comfort
- LED light indicates recording, low battery power, tape out, and other signals
- Heavy-duty quick-release clamp system
- Industrial-grade aluminum housing
- Measures 2.6 by 6.5 inches (W x L)
- Max clamp diameter: 1.25 inches
- Cord length: 40 inches
- Weight: 0.85 pounds
- Compatibility: Sony and Canon LANC-equipped camcorders
- Warranty: 2 years parts and labor
Product Description
VariZoom's VZ-PG-L (compact pistol grip) is one of three new medium duty camcorder controls offered by VariZoom. When used with the optional deluxe clamp, this compact prosumer control was designed for use on our custom DV camera shoulder support VZ-LSP, as well as tripods and other camera gear. Light weight with a curved handle for a comfortable grip when used with the VZ-LSP or other shoulder supports. This control is already a favorite of many videographers. It is packed with all the same functions as our popular VZ-Pro-L. The combination zoom and speed control dial allows you to vary speeds in a single movement, smoothly from a slow crawl to fast and then slow again. Also features manual focus control, a "wake-up from standby" switch, a recording light indicator, and a universal tripod/crane mounting clamp.What it's for...The VZ-PG-L is a compact remote lens controller designed specifically for the popular "prosumer" one-piece DV camcorders, including the Sony VX-1000, DSR-200, TRV-900, PD-100A; and Canon's XL1, GL1, Optura and Elura (with docking station).How it works...The VZ-PG-L sends zoom and focus commands through the camcorder's built-in LANC protocol, which is standard in all Digital-8 and most every DV and Hi-8 camcorder on the market today.Where it connects... Just plug the controller cable into your camcorder's Control-L (LANC) jack. That's all there is to it! Does not require any modification or alteration to your camera. Use T
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