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Helmsman USB camera controller
USB follow focus and remote control for Canon EOS cameras
An electronic follow focus with more than just follow focus function.
Photographers cannot stick with their cameras, for example when using the camera with a jib, but a focusing control or camera setting modification may still required, a multipurpose remote control would be something needed.
Helmsman is not just designed for video shooting with the Canon DSLRs, but also an ideal equipment for macro photography to avoid vibration of adjusting the camera.
The Helmsman USB camera controller allows you to
-Control lens follow focus
-Adjust follow focusing speed
-Enable recording
-Enable live view on LCD monitor
-Enable live view magnification
-Enable auto focusing and light metering
-Customize auto focus zone
-Customize and memory focusing point
-Customize ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture, EV+/-
Compatible cameras:
Canon EOS 1D MK IV, 5D MK II, 7D, 60D, 600D (T3i/ Kiss X5), 550D (T2i/ Kiss X3), 1100D (T3/Kiss X50) and other Canon cameras with same USB protocol.*
*(DO NOT plug in to other cameras not mentioned above or you will damage the camera and the controller)
DVTV from NextwaveDV reviews on the Helmsman controller