Manfrotto (Bogen Imaging) 523-PRO

The 523PRO is designed for Sony and Canon LANC-enabled video cameras to give you even greater control over the zoom functions of the camera from the pan bar of your video head!

The 523PRO features three preset maximum zoom speeds (slow, medium and fast), or a customizable maximum speed which you can set to exactly the level you want. For all zoom speeds except the slowest preset speed, you can choose between a progressive zoom speed (the further you rotate the zoom wheel, the faster the zoom), or a fixed zoom speed (irrespective of the rotation applied to the wheel, zoom speed remains constant) by pressing the button once (progressive) or twice (fixed).

The LED shows you which speed you have selected. To set a “custom” zoom speed, simply hold the zoom speed button until the LED flashes and use the wheel to record your speed. The setting remains in the unit’s memory until you decide to change it.

Whether you choose a limited progressive zoom range or a single fixed speed, the features of the 523PRO mean you can easily repeat zooms precisely in subsequent takes of the same shot.

The 523PRO also allows you to set left-and right-handed operation by changing zoom wheel direction. The 523PRO also has manual focus buttons and an auto focus button, which makes it very easy to achieve in-focus images when working in manual focus mode.  (Note: Auto focus does not work with all cameras; see the link below for Remote Control and Camera Compatibility Chart for specific information)

The 523PRO is built onto the pan bar clamp that fits most Manfrotto video heads.