ImRich
Veteran
Location: Derry, NH USA
| A lot depends on the particular camera which you own.
As to the LAN-C interface, I have not tried that so I can't tell you how it works (or doesn't). But your camera would have to support the LAN-C interface for you to be able to use it. I think some video cameras have it. I know my Sony has a LAN-C interface.
My fixed camera does not have any inputs for controlling Zoom, however I can control the shutter and cause the camera to focus and actuage the shutter after the focus is done electronically.
My camera has a mechanical zoom, so I would have to use a servo with a belt drive of some sort.
For an electronic controlled zoom, you may have to modify the camera to accept an external electronic control.
For photographs, I can't imagine changing the zoom too often. You can simply land and change settings and then take off again. I tend to set my focal length before I take off and fly that way. Most of my flying is at full wide angle (about 28mm) otherwise I have to fly too high to frame a shot. A wider angle helps to minimize the affects of vibration also.
If anyone has experience with the LAN-C to RC interface, I would like to hear about it too. I was considering it.
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