{"product_id":"libec-zoom-control-for-eng-lenses","title":"Libec Zoom control for ENG lenses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_516f6903985dc175\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor operators managing Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP) broadcast lenses, Libec offers industry-standard zoom solutions. ENG lenses from Canon and Fujinon rely on multi-pin analog and digital interfaces to drive internal lens servos, and Libec provides controllers designed to handle these systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The Compact Option: Libec ZC-9Pro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eZC-9Pro\u003c\/b\u003e is Libec's most popular, high-efficiency compact thumb controller for ENG lenses. It connects directly via an industry-standard \u003cb\u003e8-pin connector\u003c\/b\u003e, which is the native interface for standard Canon and Fujinon broadcast lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-Lens Toggle:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a physical switch that alternates internal communication logic between Canon and Fujinon protocols, eliminating the need for external signal boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariable Speed Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Uses an ergonomic thumb rocker. Subtle pressure yields slow, creeping zooms, while pushing further accelerates the internal servo to its maximum tracking speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREC\/RET Functionality:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a dedicated record trigger button that can be switched to act as a video Return (RET) preview monitor switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Clamping Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounts securely to circular tripod pan handles, jib arms, and crane handles ranging from \u003cb\u003e0.39\" to 1.18\" (10mm to 30mm) in diameter\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Premium Studio Option: Libec ZD-1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full studio pedestal layouts or complex OB (Outside Broadcast) operations, the \u003cb\u003eLibec ZD-1 Zoom Demand\u003c\/b\u003e provides a robust, full-hand grip layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Multi-Pin Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to match modern portable broadcast lenses, natively managing digital and analog signal flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Speed Limiter:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a physical rotary dial on the handle chassis. This allows you to cap the top speed of the servo drive, ensuring uniform, repeatable zoom speeds regardless of sudden movements on the pressure toggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReversible Zoom Direction:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an invert switch to flip the Telephoto\/Wide configuration based on user preference or mounting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Multi-Pin Adapter Cables (For 12-Pin \u0026amp; 20-Pin ENG Lenses)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the standard controllers terminate in an 8-pin interface, modern broadcast configurations frequently use 12-pin (Fujinon) or 20-pin (Canon digital) communication blocks. Libec provides short factory adapter cables to bridge these systems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibec A-12P (8-Pin to 12-Pin Adapter):\u003c\/b\u003e Adapts the controller to interface with Fujinon 12-pin portable servo broadcast lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibec A-20P (8-Pin to 20-Pin Adapter):\u003c\/b\u003e Bridges the controller over to Canon 20-pin digital servo zoom lens blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibec EX-530Pro (Extension Cable):\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an additional \u003cb\u003e3.0 meters (9.8 feet)\u003c\/b\u003e of cable length to route the demand wire smoothly along crane setups, large jib arms, or studio pedestals without creating line tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications Summary Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibec ZC-9Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibec ZD-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Pin Analog\/Digital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Pin Core (with specialized lens protocols)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLens Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon \u0026amp; Fujinon (Switchable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon (20-Pin) \u0026amp; Fujinon (12-Pin) Portable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Form Factor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClamp-On Thumb Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Hand Studio Grip with Mounting Arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Cable Reach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7 meters \/ 2.3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 meter \/ 3.3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNet Hardware Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight at 0.17 kg \/ 0.37 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio-Grade at 0.45 kg \/ 0.99 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Libec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072914354478,"sku":"LIB-ZC-9PRO","price":4642.55,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/ZC-9Pro.png?v=1781687176","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/libec-zoom-control-for-eng-lenses","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}