The pan tilt zoom controller, PT+z Controller™, when used in conjunction with the Bescor™ MP series(such as MP-101) motorized pan head allows you to take control of your live video production with an all in one sleek controller that provides dynamic speed control and movement using the natural movement of a joystick. Replacing the Bescor™ Remote Control (MP-Remote) for the MP-101 Motorized pan head with a more intuitive and responsive controller was the primary function of this unit, however we have also incorporated some vital camera functions found on the eBenk® zoom controller for Canon and Sony cameras using LANC/Remote protocol such a zoom in/out and record start/stop. LANC auto-power-on for cameras with a soft power button is also programmed in the PT+Z Controller™, that means if your cameras are remotely located, our unit can power them on. The PT+z Controller™ unit comes complete and ready to use out of the box with a joystick, a motor interface cable and a 2.5mm LANC cable for connection to a Canon or Sony video camera. A single cable solution is being developed using a breakout interface unit to allow a CAT 5 or CAT6 cable to carry both pan tilt and LANC commands. All units are backwards compatible with this update. While the pan tilt zoom controller is a perfect addition to any production studio we have not forgotten the field user and designed the PT+z Controller™ as a remote unit that requires no external power supply, giving you more flexibility in the field where access to a power source is problematic. The PT+z Controller® draws a small amount of power from the Bescor™ head and also works on 4 AA alkaline batteries used by the motor. Please make sure however that you are using alkaline and not rechargeable batteries as the voltage of the rechargeable batteries is below 1.5v/cell. The PT+z Controller™ can be used in place of MP-Remote and works in conjunction with RE-20 or RE-50 Bescor™ cables or you may use an ordinary LAN cable extension. This allows you to place your Bescor™ motorized head up to 50 ft away or more from the ptz controller. See restrictions for more information on LAN cables and batteries below:
- - any four pair(8 wire) LAN cable extension CAT 3-6 may be used as long as it is wired as EIA/TIA 568B.
- - no patch panels, router or switches may be used, no powered extenders on any connection between the PT+z Controller™ and the Bescor™ Motor
- - always use alkaline batteries and never use rechargeable batteries in the Bescor™ MP series motor compartment
- - failure to follow these rules will void both the PT+z Controller™ warranty and may destroy your Bescor™ motor.
CamRanger, maker of one of the must-have products that architectural photographer Mike Kelley uses on a daily basis, today announced a new set of products: the CamRanger PT Hub and MP-360 motorized tripod head. If this new product works anywhere as well as the current camera control device, we all have a reason to be excited.
Replacing the Bescor™ Remote Control (MP-Remote) for the MP-101 Motorized pan head with a more intuitive and responsive controller was the primary function of this unit, however we have also incorporated some vital camera functions found on the eBenk® zoom controller for Canon and Sony cameras using LANC/Remote protocol such a zoom in/out.
Bescor Mp-101 Manual Pdf
Rather than try and paraphrase, here is what CamRanger has to say about the PT Hub and the MP-360:
This device is a (wired) remote control pan & tilt head for use with photo and video cameras. Scroll to 3:16 for remote control socket pinout and to 6:08 for. The Bescor MP-101 Motorized Pan & Tilt Head attaches between a tripod and camera and enables remote panning and tilting of the camera. Two independent motors smoothly operate horizontal and vertical motion at adjustable speeds. The head supports payloads up to 6 lb. The two mounting points are the 1/4'-20 tripod threads underneath and the 1/4'-20 camera mounting screw with registration pin. Control your camera's pan and tilt remotely with this Motorized Pan & Tilt Head Kit from Bescor. This kit includes the MP-101 Motorized Pan & Tilt Head, a PS-260 AC power supply, a remote control, and two 50' remote extension cables that can be daisy chained together for 100' of extension.The MP-101 mounts between your tripod and camera, supports up to 6 lb payloads, and can pan and tilt at.
When the CamRanger PT Hub and MP-360 are used with the CamRanger, the user can easily pan or tilt the camera from within the CamRanger app. The MP-360 can rotate 360 degrees, with unlimited rotation, and tilt a total of 30 degrees, 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down. Use to generate panoramas and motion controlled time-lapse.
Incorporate the intervalometer with automated or manual pan/tilt programing allowing for more customization.
The CamRanger PT Hub will work with the existing MP-360, MP-101, Bescor, or Hague tripod heads. The CamRanger PT Hub is powered by the CamRanger. The MP-360 weighs 2 pounds with the 4 AA batteries and can support up to 6 pounds. The tilt angle of 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down can be increased with the use of a monopod head accessory. The MP-360 is powered by 4 AA batteries or via a separate AC adaptor
The MP-360 connects to the CamRanger, CamRanger PT Hub, and DSLR camera to allow wireless control of the camera and movement of the camera. To control the MP-360 tripod head from the iPhone, iPad, Android, or Mac or Windows computer the hardware setup requires a CamRanger, CamRanger PT Hub, and MP-360 (or MP-101, Bescor or Hague tripod head). The MP-360 is controlled through the CamRanger app. An additional tab within the app allows for control of the MP-360.
Bescor Mp 101 User Manual
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