Comments on: New K-CIRCLE is a Wireless/USB Follow Focus and Remote Controller for Your Canon DSLR

By: friedfilms

friedfilms — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:41:20 +0000

Peter- did you test this personally? Because it seems like its got quite a few great features that could be utilized, say in a remote time lapse setup, a long panning surfing shot on uneven ground where an AC could watch a remote monitor and pull focus allowing the operator to get footing resulting in a smooth shot… big deal if you have ever shot surfing or hi action sports., long jib arm shots, cable cam setups, car/bicycle rigs, harsh environmental areas and many other potential applications. And it says in the article that it works on its own RF wireless frequency, which to me seems like it probably wouldn’t have all too much delay in tracking focus which would probably maintain a decent response time….I personally wouldn’t make any allegations untill having played with one in my own hands. Just my two cents folks.
-Eric

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:02:30 +0000

Bluetooth uses short wave radio for their wireless, it’s different than a wifi connection.

By: John

John — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:28:04 +0000

Just wanted to cherp in about the phone app thing. I think that the apps in question, when they do eventually surface, would be bluetooth which is, to my understanding, effectivly wireless technology. No expert so I might be wrong.

By: New K-CIRCLE is a Wireless/USB Follow Focus and Remote Controller for Your Canon DSLR | FilmMaking Hub | Scoop.it

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:31:58 +0000

[...] There a few neat ways to remote operate your DSLR — and in some cases, live-monitor as well. Options range from custom Canon control software for your Android tablet all the way to professional, dedicated solutions. Most such offerings are Canon-only, but statistically there’s a good chance you’re a Canon DSLR shooter anyway — and there’s no reason similar gear won’t come to Nikon or Panasonic cameras, too. Pro accessory fabricators LockCircle have just announced a new, advanced option for remote control of your Canon DSLR called the K-CIRCLE – allowing wireless or USB-tether remote operation of everything from ISO and aperture to focus and digital zoom. [...]

By: sico

sico — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:56:20 +0000

price?

By: Paper_bag

Paper_bag — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:23:31 +0000

Not to mention “Thakns”. Okay, I’m done now.

By: Paper_bag

Paper_bag — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:22:25 +0000

“quite” not “unite”. Damn iPad autocorrect…

By: Paper_bag

Paper_bag — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:21:34 +0000

Thakns for the intriguing comment!

One thing I don’t unite understand, probably because I can’t read the specs properly — does the LookCircle operate on radio technology? Ie, you don’t need access to a WiFi network to remotely operate? If so, this seems to me far more practical than phone-controlled apps that do.

Also — what other products on the market do you guys recommend for remote control and monitoring of DSLRs?

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:04:58 +0000

I’m able to do a few of these functions with the LANC remote control on the C100. I would just caution though…don’t expect the focusing to be anything like a physical follow focus. It is nowhere near as responsive or accurate even with the three speeds…it’s not even as good as the better focus-by-wire lenses (e.g. Canon’s 40mm pancake or all the m43 lenses that won’t work on BMCC). What it is useful for is when you have the cam up on a jib or crane or grid or whatever and you can make adjustments without a ladder or repositioning the camera. But if you’re thinking you can “follow” focus dynamically like this, expect a bunch of re-takes.

Nearly all new cameras by late next year will probably have built-in wifi and apps for your phone to serve as a controller, so the lifetime of this product is limited. I’m enjoying the app control on the GoPro Hero3 Black, which includes a somewhat lo-fi and delayed image stream from the camera as well.

By: DIYFilmSchool

DIYFilmSchool — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:32:42 +0000

You know, I was wondering why anyone would use this. The technology is a great idea, but until you mentioned “Firefly” (which was amazing technically), I was going to pass on this accessory.

By: Joshua Lawrence

Joshua Lawrence — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:47:24 +0000

No, ultimately it’s different software.

By: Samir

Samir — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:44:00 +0000

Would this work on a RED camera with the Canon electronic mount?