[PoE 802.3af] These controllers are simple to use. You don't need to be a video expert to connect and control your Canon cameras.

[PoE 802.3af] I loved the Blue Pill saved me from having to buy new controllers to use reactor. reactor is still new and missing some of the unisketch features like trace and cruse but the trade off of more device support is worth it. very happy with it.

[1x RJ45 (LAN) ] THE fastest way to shade multicam and it's expandable. I cannot personally stand the joystick-style RCP's, far too coarse and I've seen too many mistakes when the cam counts + + +. This is a lot cleaner and better - and it's universal in terms of camera brand. I can shade multiple brands, PTZ's, etc all on the same controls. Also - they are about to release new functionality to plug a Tangent Ripple into this panel DIRECTLY for 2-dimensional control of L/G/G alongside the iris sliders. Nothing exists like this panel, it's a live-show game changer.

[PoE 802.3af] So far for the last few days that I've had a chance to play around with this controller, I feel that all my controls are at my fingertips and not hidden away in menus like their other controller. Having focus control right at your fingertips and color correction is how it should've been right from the start. The speed control pods for the focus, zoom, pan and tilt are critical to work smoothly and fast. Also, using the monitor to pick your focus point right on the controller is a big help. I was able to achieve this on the old controller using an iPad with a webpage but this makes my set up way easier. Being able to use this controller as a CCU for other canon cameras is a smart decision on cannons part and helped solidify the decision to buy this unit for myself because of that reason.

[2.83 lb] I received this unit less than a week ago, but am already truly amazed at the level of integration Skaarhoj has achieved (via unique Device Core config files) with my Panasonic PTZ cameras. The out of the box config for Pana AW-HEx models is great, but user can enter web interface (using great Kasper Skaarhoj demo videos) to change button labels, edit/add functions and customize, if desired.

I know of no other controller for my cameras that has ALL these forms of controL: 1- PTZ Speed Control (while manipulating joystick), 2- PTZ Preset Speed (movement rate between presets), 3- Cruise Control which allows you start a slow zoom or pan movement with user-defined duration then go hands free and perform slow dissolves in/out of cruising shot. I plan to use feature #3 often.

My kudos go out to the Skaarhoj team in Copenhagen!

[1x RJ45 (LAN) ] They got it right with this.


As a user of the RC-IP100 I found it a bit basic but functional, but this new one takes it to a whole other level.


Every control area now has dedicated knob for speed control on the fly, the feedback with the lit buttons for what is live and on preview is much clearer than the touchscreen of the 100 (Small red line)


The Joystick has a button on top which makes it great for a quick AF and the design of the joystick is more comfortable.


Touchscreen is much easier to read and faster. Shows the model number of each camera when you punch it up and the associated configuration. 300/500/700 were MUCH easier to add and configure quickly.


The HDMI out pulls the IP stream of each attached camera and display it on the attached monitor you hook to it. It is the streaming feed so a bit pixelated but it may just be I need to configure it more. we use dedicated multiview in 4K but this is a handy feature.


Larger GPIO to take advantage of more of the functionality compared to the small number on the 100 - If the 1000 could activate the REC light on XF-605's for tally this would be a welcomed update.


POWER options- if you use POE to power it, either the touchscreen or a couple of the features are limited. It does not come with the 4 Pin power supply, so if you want no limits functionality add a 4 Pin 12v power supply. It does not come with it.


One of my big questions was if I hook up both the 1000 and the 100 will they fight. And they are fully compatible being able to adjust cameras at the same time and even use the joystick and they are seamless. We can pas off cameras between them and adjust on the fly.


I wanted to add this review because we managed to get one right away, and we are so impressed with it so far. Our choice to go all Canon over the competition has alot of people jealous when we roll in.


If I can add to this later we will.


Items Used:
CR-n300
CR-n500
CR-n700
XF-605
RC-ip1000
RC-ip100

[2.83 lb] PTZ camera operation can be really clunky with a computer and mouse only, but this controller makes it a much more enjoyable experience. Set up is a bit technical, and the dashboard isn't user-friendly at all, but once we started figuring what was where, it wasn't too terribly difficult to settle into a groove. If you're in the market for a good controller for your PTZ system, this is a great place to start.