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DSMC2 Side Handle

i want to look into this new system called "latitude" that gives us full control over EF canon lens anyone here? where can i read more about it? thxxx
 
Can you use an outrigger handle for the left hand with this side handle on the right? The website says you can't or does that just mean you can't use both on the right??
 
Bob Knapp said:
Can you use an outrigger handle for the left hand with this side handle on the right? The website says you can't or does that just mean you can't use both on the right??
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The DSMC2 outrigger handle is keyed to only work on the right side. There are two key holes behind the contacts that make it so that the DSMC2 top handle can only be used in one direction. It is the same with the outrigger handle.
 
..Looks like the top plate from WC will let the handle reverse as well
 
John M. Antoniades said:
Am I the only one who's disappointed the side handle dosent house a redvolt anymore? Would make hot swapping a breeze.
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If you have a cable-less battery mount and a module with DC in, its easy to hot swap with a p-tap power cable.

1. battery with p-tap is powering camera.
2.put Ptap power cable into fresh battery and plug into DC in
3. Remove old battery (camera is powered by fresh battery now)
4 attach new battery
5 remove p-tap cable
6. don't miss old handle
 
John M. Antoniades said:
Am I the only one who's disappointed the side handle dosent house a redvolt anymore? Would make hot swapping a breeze.
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I love the side handle. Much easier to grab and securely hold the camera with the new design and the focus and iris controls with EF lenses make run and gun really easy.
 
Yes they do, I have Nikon G lenses, and with the 85, 35 and also older like the 17-35 all work well.
 
Jon Dishler said:
Yes they do, I have Nikon G lenses, and with the 85, 35 and also older like the 17-35 all work well.
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Thanks. I have 14-24 f2.8, 24-70 f2.8 (non IS), 70-200 f4 and the 60mm Macro. Contemplating the side handle and the EVF OLED. I tend to only shoot on tripod or gimbal stabelizer or slider. But it seems to me, so muchof my favorite footage (like Mark Toia's) is pure hand held, on shoulder or against body... the handle and evf seem crucial to that shooting style.
 
Yeah, I have the EVF and the side handle, nice combination, on tripod or off in bright daylight. Indoors the 14-24 is my favorite lens but not filter friendly. Also have used the 70-200 VRII 2.8 but it is pretty heavy for hand holding. The focus on the side handle is very smooth especially with the G lenses like the 85 1.4.
 
Anyone know if there is something like this for the DSMC1 cameras? The original side handle is ok - with battery and all - but not as practical (and sexy) as this one...
Could it be possible?
 
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