Premium Members Afton Grant Posted March 26, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Has anyone flown an EX3 yet that could tell me whether or not the stock lens has a standard control input? My real question is can I control the zoom using my BeBob as I would any other ENG style camera/lens, or does the EX3 require something else? If it does have a unique interface, I know it can accept 2/3" lenses with a mount adapter. Does the camera have a standard camera/lens interface that would then let me use the BeBob on the 2/3" lens? Much thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Graham Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hi Afton The EX3 and 1 both use a non sandard zoom demand input. There are controlers out there to let you control it though. I believe Varizoom make one. You can use pro broadcast lenses on the EX3 though. It uses 1/2inch lenses not 2/3inch, you can use a 2/3inch lens with an extra adaptor. The 1/2inch lens adaptor comes with the camera in the UK (at least mine did). This does have a magnification factor though if you use a 2/3inch lens so be carefull with your choice of lens. As all (well most) broadcast lenses have there zoom demand built in you can use the respective controler for these lenses fuji 8/12 pin or canon 8 pin etc. Just make sure if you get a 1/2inch lens you get a sony hotshoe mount type lens as I don't remember noticing the hirose connector for a lens connection... This camera with a pro35 makes a very interesting and good combo! Blew our old F350 XDCAM HD into the weeds. Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Graham Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 the varizoom demand if your interested. http://www.varizoom.com/products/controls/vzrockex.html Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Dietrich Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Hi Afton, I used the Ex3 with a spezial zoom control from Bebob (Bebob Zeo-EX),its only made for use with sony xdcam EX1-3 like the one from varizoom. I only worked with the EX standart lens.And the Zeo worked good for zoom and rec/stop. http://www.marcotec-shop.de/de/products/ca...detail_1180.htm chris Edited March 26, 2009 by Christian Dietrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Williams Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have the Libec ZC-9EX, it's very nice, will also work with Fujinon and Canon ENG lenes by unplugging the adapter and flicking a switch. BUT, the cable is far to heavy for good Steadicam use. You can set it up with neutral drag in one position, but if you have to switch it becomes a drag, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jeff Cook Posted March 28, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Jony Jib makes in adaptor for the EX1/3 that lets you use your current controller. http://www.jonyjib.com/motion_control.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Ed Moore Posted July 17, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Jeff - that link just saved me a massive amount of headache, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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