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Variable-rocker zoom control for LANC-equipped DV camcorders
Pressure-sensitive, side-to-side rocker switch delivers smooth, long zooms
Dedicated focus button with auto and manual modes; low-profile record/pause button
Power on/off button makes it easy to toggle camera into or out of standby mode
Works with Sony and Canon LANC cameras; 40-inch cord; 2-year warranty
Amazon.com VariZoom's most popular LANC unit, the VZ-Rock variable-rocker zoom control combines the attributes of broadcast controls with a compact, affordable design. The VZ-Rock employs a pressure-sensitive, side-to-side rocker switch that delivers smooth, sustainable zooms, along with a low-profile record/pause button. The power on/off button, meanwhile, makes it easy to toggle your camera into or out of standby mode. 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. Features Wide-sweep variable rocker for smooth, sustainable zooms Dedicated "rocker-style" focus button Low-profile record/pause button Power on/off button for toggling camera into or out of standby mode Switch between auto and manual focus with the A button Toggle onscreen information (tape time, settings) on and off with the Data button Review taped footage with F+ and F- (edit search) LED light indicates recording, low battery power, and tape end Material: ABS plastic Compatibility: Sony and Canon LANC-equipped camcorders (manual focus feature not compatible with Canon XL2; autofocus feature not compatible with Canon XL1, XL1S, or XL2) Dimensions: 2 by 2.75 inches Max clamp diameter: 1.25 inches Cord length: 40 inches Weight: 0.25 pounds Warranty: 2 years parts and labor Product description The VZ-Rock: The unique variable speed Rocker Zoom thumb control allows user to maintain the slowest crawl or gradually ramp up speed and then decrease speed gradually all in one smooth motion! Because your thumb never leaves the speed control you have quick response time and smooth actions to zoom in, zoom out, zoom faster or zoom slower. Simply push to the left of rocker to zoom out(wide) or to the right to zoom in (telephoto). No shaking the camera or time lost fumbling to find the right button to zoom in or zoom out. A low profile record button ("R") avoids accidental activation The intuitive rocker focus control provides you with smooth ergonomic control. Place your thumb in center of the rocker and move thumb forward to focus near or shift your thumb back to focus far. This is the only rocker control of it's kind that DOES NOT! share the rocker for both zoom and focus. Seperate controls for zoom and focus is essential for quick active response times. No time will be lost switching back and forth with a shared control. And finally, the Wake up from standby button ("ON") Your camera manufacturer wisely created this safety feature to pro tect your camera. VariZoom controls respects this feature and utilizes it to the videographers greatest advantage. The purpose of this critical safety feature is to prevent damage to your cameras tape heads and the tape itself. When a camera is in pause mode the tape is still engaged with the spinning recording h