Episode 49: Aputure V-Control USB Focus Remote Review for DSLRs

November 7, 2012

in Gear,Lenses,Podcast Episodes,Reviews

Its Finally here. I had the pleasure of using the Aputure V-Control remote over the past month, and am excited to share my findings with you. You can find the press release here.

NOTE: You can find the manual for the remote here.

Get Yours: V-Control USB Focus Remote for DSLRs.

Suggested Uses:
Macro filming, fine focus applications, jib and other situations where remote controls are required. At $190 its either an expensive toy, or a useful tool depending on your needs.

Pros:

  • Tons of features.
  • Can program 4 focus points.
  • Excellent Accessories
  • Price isn’t bad when you consider what competitors are charging.

Cons:

  • At high motor speeds focusing is choppy.
  • Programming can take time to fiddle with.
  • May be unable to use HDMI depending on your cables.

Get Yours: V-Control USB Focus Remote for DSLRs.

 

Related content:

  1. Episode 43: Nikkor Lens Guide – Adapting Nikon to Canon and Other Camera Mounts
  2. Episode 46: Rokinon 8mm Cine Lens Review
  3. Episode 35: Top Five Video Monopods For HDSLRs Compared
  4. Episode 42: Accessories From 4 DSLR
  5. Episode 52: Lensbaby Pro Effect Kit Review

Tagged as: Aputure, Follow Focus, Remote

  • Michael Zaritheny

    I wish there was a USB option like this for Nikon…

  • http://www.facebook.com/Stonefist Nedd Jacobs

    Can’t anyone make a Nikon version. I’m tired of us Nikon users being back burnered.

  • http://www.arttyIV.com/ arttyIV

    Do you know if the choppiness is due to the type of motor in lens? Or if it’s a function of the remote itself? If lens, I wonder if the new STM lenses would prove any better…

  • http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/ Dugdale

    Thanks for the review Caleb, I was thinking about reviewing this myself, but now that you have I don’t have to, nice work!

  • http://www.facebook.com/shynnZu Grt Adv

    i searched for it in ebay.. i saw one with a price tag of $1800++ @_@ what the hell…

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  • http://www.facebook.com/aviv.vana Aviv Vana

    Caleb, nice review here. You mentioned it only works with electronic lenses (obviously), so no Nikkon Manual lenses for this baby? – Aviv

  • http://www.facebook.com/melbacani Mel Bacani III

    Great, balanced review! Thank you very much!