05Sep V-Control USB Focus controller Video Review
The V-Control USB focus controller has finally started to show up on ebay. At less then half the price of other focus controllers ($185) it offers a number of improvements over other models on the market. Things like the half press record/focus button, a digital display of the step settings, easy adjustment for send speed, and the stills/video switch make it much easier to use. It’s also nice that it doesn’t require a screwdriver to change out the battery.
The fact that the V-Control also includes, 15mm rail mounting options as well as a leather case also make it a better value then some of the other options. It’s nice to see that Aputure didn’t just make a clone of the Okii unit, but updated and improved the design. The V-Control is much more user friendly and easy to learn. If you’re in the market for a camera controller, the V-Control USB focus controller is definitely one to consider.
September 5th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Thanks for the informative review, I was really looking forward to seeing this product in action. Sounds like a pretty good deal at $185 and the build is much better than I anticipated.
September 7th, 2012 at 1:09 am
Hmm.. Compared with the earlier videos about the Okii Follow Focus with the Sigma and the Canon pancake.. The Okii seems jerky, and this one seems relatively smoother.. Any chance of a video comparing the Okii with the V-Control..?
September 9th, 2012 at 4:58 am
Great review as always.
September 15th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Hi, Deejay.
Thanks for your review.
I’ve contacted with Aputure about its compatibility with 5D mark lll and thay said thay haven’t tested it yet. What do you think, could it be not compatible with mark lll if it surely works with mark ll? Is it clever to buy this v-controller before info update..
Thank you & good filmmakings to all!
September 16th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
I would say hold off. I’ve tested it on my 5d mark III and I sometimes get an error screen, this doesn’t happen with the rest of the cameras I’ve tested. Hope that helps.
November 26th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Any update if the V control will work with the 5d mark III?
Are you still getting an error screen?
Thanks
ROwby
November 26th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I haven’t seen any updates yet.
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 pm
thanks for the review. i really dig your videos man. oh, and what about that water bottle magically appearing at the end? : )
November 27th, 2012 at 5:47 am
HI I emailed aputure support. Here’s their response:
Thanks for your E-mail.
We have modified this product recently and the modified version is compatible with Canon 5D mark III.
If you have any other question, please continue to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Darcy
November 27th, 2012 at 6:08 am
I’ll have to check in with them and see if there is a way to upgrade an existing unit. Thanks for the heads up!
December 3rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Hi
I just received the new “Mark III compatible” unit via their California distributor. I will be testing it Tuesday or Weds and will put up a review here.
Rowby
January 1st, 2013 at 3:37 pm
Is there an aputure v controller that is compatible with canon 1Dx?
March 20th, 2013 at 8:03 am
just getting into dslr video and your vids are just the thing i need…i use a Canon T2i …can you tell me if this V controlor focus puller works well with this unit ? and with any lens such as Canon EF 75-300 and Tamron AF 55-200
Thanks
Geo.
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December 19th, 2013 at 3:10 am
will this work with third party lens attached to a 7D or 5d MK III.
I have tamron and sigma
December 19th, 2013 at 5:56 am
The original V-Control shown in this video works on the 7d but does not work on the 5d mark III. They have a version 2 that supports the 5d mark III. Both work with 3rd party lenses.
December 19th, 2013 at 9:13 am
This looks like what I need to get my pull focuses right.
Will it work with any Canon DSLR ? I have a t2i.
Thanks
Geo
December 19th, 2013 at 9:14 am
Yes works just fine with the t2i.