LANC adaptor - strike 2

9 May 2005 7:07 AM

C.J.Patten

I built the Sony LANC to LPT adaptor spec'd here:
http://www.ncf.ca/~af895/LANC/gen2.html

No joy. The DVin-Lite program didn't detect the camera in any mode.

Next step is to try a desktop system, however, I'm skeptical this will
change anything as my notebook has a desktop chipset. (some reports indicate
notebooks have problems interfacing via LPT/LANC with the cameras)

We'll see.

Might come to pass that I'll have to purchase the Sony Service Remote.
<sigh>
I so much prefer to make do with what I've got!

Will report back after the next attempt.

C.j

9 May 2005 12:19 PM

Bob A

>
> No joy. The DVin-Lite program didn't detect the camera in any mode.

> Might come to pass that I'll have to purchase the Sony Service
Remote.
> <sigh>
> I so much prefer to make do with what I've got!
>
> Will report back after the next attempt.
>
> C.j

The RM 95 is usable for a lot more. It is fully portable and can
control VCR and Camera functions including zoom.

9 May 2005 6:10 PM

C.J.Patten

Hi Bob!

I'm starting to look at the RM95 as an investment for more than just
"hacking".

I take it the version you suggest will let me enter "service mode" so I can
enable Zebras, manual white balance etc?

I see a lot of "LANC controllers" used for slow zooms and such - can I do
that with the 95 or does it just zoom at the camera default rate?

Thanks!
Chris

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> The RM 95 is usable for a lot more. It is fully portable and can
> control VCR and Camera functions including zoom.
>

11 May 2005 1:28 AM

Bob A

I carry the RM-95 'for adjustment' model which is the latest service
tool model. It is a single speed zoom, about the low middle of the zoom
speeds.