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Introducing V-Control – USB Follow Focus

On August 15, 2012, In Company News, Products Channel, By The A-Team

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Shenzhen, August 2012 - Aputure Photo Tech Co. is pleased to announce V-Control, a USB follow-focus controller for your Canon DSLR camera, coming in a half the price of the competition!

V-Control is a handheld USB fdesigned to control certain Canon DSLR cameras that use Canon’s USB protocol. Switch between still and video modes with ease. Seven versatile buttons and a center control give you full control over exposure, live-view, and focus settings. It will revolutionize the way you shoot stills and videos.

Compatible models include: 1D4, 5D2, 5D3, 7D, 60D, 600D, 550D, 500D/T1i, 1100D/T3.

Main Features

  • World’s 1st mode-switching USB focus device
  • Total exposure control (shutter, aperture, ISO, EC)
  • Total live-view control
  • LCD display for adjustment settings
  • Multiple focus options in still mode
  • Four focus point presets in video mode
  • Two USB ports for ergonomic flexibility
  • Simple operation & easy portability
  • Compatible with many accessories


 

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Nekto

    And where i can buy it?

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Igor

    Hi, where can I get this… Im absolutely interested in buying it instantly…

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Igor

    is there any way to be able to make a beta testing of the product and make a review video?

    thanks

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Kaziba

    and compatible Canon models are ?

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Igor

    Im wondering if the tool can be really used as follow focus during video shooting… or if the steps are to slow or to fast….

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog david

    why only canon ??
    what about nikon ?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Compatible models include: 1D4, 5D2, 7D, 60D, 600D, 550D, 500D/T1i, 1100D/T3

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Igor, yes the tool is intended for video use. Steps can be set at many different speeds, using two different parameters (step size and send rate). All in all, you’ll have 27 different possible speeds!

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Igor

    Is there any chance to make a test review with video about your new product? Could you send me one soon? Thanks

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi David, it’s because Nikon has a different USB protocol than Canon. We are currently working on developing a Nikon model though.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Igor, stay tuned, it should be available by the end of the month. Check with your local dealer, and also keep your eyes open on eBay and Amazon.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog MiltosFoto

    Hi, I just found out about this product and I will purchase that as soon as it is for NIKON use!!!

    Please make this happen as soon as possible!
    Thx!

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Igor, please send us an email at aputurephoto at gmail dot com with your ideas.

  • http://www.rocksolidmediaproductions.co.uk Isaiah

    Hi,
    I am a canon dslr master class film maker.
    My ff is a right pain as it often restricts me from being able to use my matte box.
    Does this work with manual lenses or only motor driven lenses as I own a numer of M42 primes and would love to know that it’s possible..

    REGARDS
    Isaiah.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Isaiah, manual focus lenses will work, but you lose control to focus or set focus points. However you can set exposure settings and take stills and videos, etc. Just no focus control…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Myles

    Hi there,

    Is it possible to get a long cable to rig up so I could use the DSLR at the end of a 6ft jib and control the camera from the other end?

    Thanks,

    Myles

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Yes Myles, that would be possible, but you’d have to purchase the longer cable separately.

  • http://alboem.com George

    Hi. When I found the device in ebay, I double asked for compatibility with 5DmkIII and they told me after asking you that it fits.
    It works for a few seconds and then the camera crashes with ERR 70.
    Any help?
    Can it be updated via USB?
    Thanks…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Looks like that dealer told you the wrong information. V-Control is not yet compatible with 5D3. We are working on it…

  • http://alboem.com George

    will I be able to update the firmware myself via USB?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Henry

    Can the V-control unit work with Canon 650D?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Henry, unfortunately this model is not compatible with V-Control, yet…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi George, as of now, we don’t have any firmware updates…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ George

    The dealer told me that he had a mail from you stating that it is compatible.
    I asked him to forward it to me and I’ll let you know.
    BUT, you’re not answering my question:
    WILL I BE ABLE TO UPDATE IT MYSELF?
    YES OR NO?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Satish

    Hi. I have 7d, when using on jib we get preview from usb port. If we use v-control usb focus controler we can get camare view from second usb port?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Satish

    can we get A/V out from your controler?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Satish, ther eis no A/V out from the controller, only 2 USB ports. A/V out ports are usually found on the camera.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Satish, not sure I understand your questions, but you’re unable to get both live view/LCD preview and focus control at the same time, as they both utilize the AV-out (USB) port.

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Matthew

    This product looks great. Any timeline as to when it will be ready for the 5D3?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Matthew, V-Control is now 5D3 compatible! Though you might want to wait a few weeks until they get out to dealers. And it’s always good to test in person first. If you get an old one, we should be able to exchange for a new one (waiting on word about that…)

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Satish

    hi
    how can we get preview from 30 feet distance when using v-control usb follow focus? have you any solution?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Satish, seems like this would require a 30ft USB cord! Or you could wait until we develop a wireless version with LCD (probably won’t happen anytime soon!)

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Ahmed

    Hi i upgrade my camera to 650D so there is any chance that it will work with it in the near future ?!!

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Ahmed, although we’ve updated V-Control for the 5D3, we haven’t yet done so for the 650D. No word on this at the moment…

  • http://mercianmedia.co.uk Alex

    Just ordered mine. This will make my dslr rig so much easier to use!

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Rich

    Any idea on the timeframe for the development of the Nikon USB controller, in particular the D800? Weeks or months?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog The A-Team

    Hi Rich, definitely months, not weeks! Stay tuned…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Vince

    Will buy a Nikon controller as soon as you make them available!!!

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Antonello

    Please a contoller for my D800!!! SOON!

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Antonello

    The Nikon owners need it!!!

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  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Ali Farahani

    I want to use this with my camera (5d mark ii) on a jib arm. if i use a long usb cable for example 30 feets cables between camera and V-Control , can i use this as well? is may long usb cables makes problems in focusing?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ The A-Team

    Ali, I can’t exactly say because we haven’t tested it under this scenario, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. For best results, use the cable we provided, of course.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Ali Farahani

    Thanks for reply. but if it is possible plz do a test with a long cable . its very important for use camera on the moving equipments. plz share your results. i think if it gives nice results with long cables can help to increase number of sales.

  • http://www.timescapes.us Chen

    Still working on the Nikon side? Would love to have this…sometimes I wished I gone with Canon….

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Boon

    sony a77 please

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Yoni

    Hi
    Can I use this device along with canon 60d and an external monitor that uses the HDMI port of the camera?. the competitors does allow that.
    thanks

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ The A-Team

    Yoni, yes you can. Actually, we have a video monitor coming out in the next few days. Stay tuned to blog for more information!

  • http://www.xtreemtec.nl Xtreemtec

    I also need to know if this controller is going to work well with 30 feet (10 meters) of usb extension.
    For example does it put 5V on the line to power an Extensioncord?

    We have had a solution now with a tablet but after connecting a long cable the driver on the tablet was not strong enough for a relaiable connection. Had a lot of drop outs..

    Now we working with a laptop and use the Canon remote shoot utility. But we need something that is small enough to put on the jib.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Luis C

    Sony A65 A77 blow away any canon for video shooting at price point.
    please give us this control for this camera as soon as possible thank you Luis.

  • http://www.mediapartner.es Roberto

    Hello, does this controller work with the Magic Lantern Firmware on EOS 550D?

    Thanks in advance

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ The A-Team

    Roberto: yes, the engineers say that it should work fine.

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ Kevin

    Are there any updates that this will work with the canon 650d

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ The A-Team

    Kevin, as of yet, no, but stay tuned…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ serdar

    hi, when it comes to Nikon model?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ The A-Team

    Hi Serdar, still uncertain about when the Nikon version is coming…

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ Julian

    Sorry, but the compability with 650D, will appear ?
    julian

  • http://www.maofilm.it MAURO

    hi, when possible an update firmwire for the Canon EOS 650D?
    You can download from your site Aputure?

    Thanks in advance

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog/feed/ The A-Team

    Julian & Mauro, not compatible with 650D yet. Please stay tuned…

  • Tinalyd

    I would love to see the V-Control in combo with the Gigtube Wireless. This would be the ultimate product of the century

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Aputure

    We are working on it :)

  • empty

    Is it compatible with 6D?

  • http://www.aputure.com/blog Aputure

    Officially, not yet.

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