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NHT		#1 Posted : Monday, March 13, 2017 12:49:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/18/2016(UTC) Posts: 223 Location: United Kingdom Thanks: 33 times Was thanked: 37 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Guys have you got recommendations for cheap camcorders with LANC control? Cheap as possible as long as they're 1080, any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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DWAM		#2 Posted : Monday, March 13, 2017 1:07:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/20/2014(UTC) Posts: 2,721 Location: Bordeaux, France Thanks: 243 times Was thanked: 794 time(s) in 589 post(s)		Hi I recommend Canon HF G series. The models with DIGIC3 image processor are under $800 with pretty good results. DIGIC4 models (HF G30/40) are slightly above $1000 and worth it. Guillaume
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SportsNetUSA.net		#3 Posted : Monday, March 13, 2017 1:59:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/7/2015(UTC) Posts: 635 Location: California Thanks: 122 times Was thanked: 123 time(s) in 115 post(s)		Also the Sony HDR CX380 works with LANC and does 1080p. It would need a Sony VMC-AVM1 Multiport Adapter ($20-$29) and a breakout cable for the LANC. I've used one and it works with LANC. You can still find the CX380 on eBay. DWAM suggestion of a Canon HF G series is a solid choice. Found a nice HF G30 that works well.
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stigaard		#4 Posted : Monday, March 13, 2017 6:58:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/20/2015(UTC) Posts: 493 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Thanks: 382 times Was thanked: 100 time(s) in 79 post(s)		I can also highly recommend Canon HF G30. Bought two of those, and use them extensively each with a cheap LANC controller, and it works really great. Sample videos from our productions using Canon HF G30 can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/user/bfcfloorball https://www.youtube.com/user/HFTish
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Peter B		#5 Posted : Tuesday, March 14, 2017 9:45:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/14/2013(UTC) Posts: 264 Location: Australia Thanks: 35 times Was thanked: 38 time(s) in 36 post(s)		Does Lanc support iris? I saw it on a Lanc protocol sheet years ago but haven't seen a camera that does.
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DWAM		#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10:02:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/20/2014(UTC) Posts: 2,721 Location: Bordeaux, France Thanks: 243 times Was thanked: 794 time(s) in 589 post(s)		Yes it potentially does but LANC implementation is not always complete on cameras and I never found a LANC controller which allows iris control. Usually they have zoom and focus controls. An alternative to LANC is to use Wifi for iris. On Canons/Sonys it works very well. LANC protocol reference. http://www.boehmel.de/lanc.htm
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Cormac		#7 Posted : Tuesday, March 14, 2017 2:39:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2016(UTC) Posts: 77 Location: Belfast Thanks: 9 times Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)		Hi i know that on Panasonic c920 camcorders which are kind of the equivalent of the canon g25 that the wifi control does not work when you have a hdmi out feed . Is this the same with the Sonys? Cheers cormac
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DWAM		#8 Posted : Tuesday, March 14, 2017 2:44:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/20/2014(UTC) Posts: 2,721 Location: Bordeaux, France Thanks: 243 times Was thanked: 794 time(s) in 589 post(s)		Can't tell for all Sony models, but with a7s and RX10, it's working pretty well Also working with Canon HF G30. Canon HF G25 has no Wifi support.
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Cormac		#9 Posted : Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:33:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/21/2016(UTC) Posts: 77 Location: Belfast Thanks: 9 times Was thanked: 3 time(s) in 3 post(s)		Hi I'm wondering more about the camcorder models ?
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HWL1223		#10 Posted : Monday, March 20, 2017 12:34:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/26/2013(UTC) Posts: 148 Location: Houston, TX, US Thanks: 28 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 6 post(s)		FWIW - My Canon G10 died and Canon has no refurbed 30's, https://shop.usa.canon.c...shed-consumer-camcorders I called them on their Customer Loyalty number 866-443-8002 and they are selling me a new G40 for $935 - cheapest price I have seen.
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slb5146		#11 Posted : Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:17:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/31/2016(UTC) Posts: 15 Location: Little Rock, AR Thanks: 4 times		Can someone help me with a link to a Lanc adapter that will work on canon video cameras? I found this for Sony On Amazon.
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Kelvin		#12 Posted : Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:47:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/9/2013(UTC) Posts: 259 Location: Katy, Texas Was thanked: 37 time(s) in 37 post(s)		Most Canons that I am aware of use the original 2.5mm Lanc cable directly and don't require an adapter. Newer Sony's on the otherhand may need a 2.5mm to AVR cable and then an AVR - multiport cable (the one on the Amazon link).
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SportsNetUSA.net		#13 Posted : Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:51:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/7/2015(UTC) Posts: 635 Location: California Thanks: 122 times Was thanked: 123 time(s) in 115 post(s)		Kelvin is spot on. Go to Amazon and do a search for LANC controller. I use Libec controllers they work well. And also ProZoom models from Studio1 Productions. No problems with either brand. https://www.studio1productions.c...zoom-controller-menu.htm
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Kelvin		#14 Posted : Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:04:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/9/2013(UTC) Posts: 259 Location: Katy, Texas Was thanked: 37 time(s) in 37 post(s)		Also note that many of the newer Sony consumer models (after about 2014 or so) dont support Lanc in any form. For example, the FDR-AX100 supports Lanc, but the newer AX33 and AX53 don't.
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elvis55		#15 Posted : Thursday, February 22, 2018 3:31:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/17/2017(UTC) Posts: 413 Location: Luzern - Schweiz Thanks: 61 times Was thanked: 55 time(s) in 49 post(s)		Lanc controller Lanc Controller Adapter
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