The PowerPod-LANC Robotic Mount

PowerPod-LANC: A special PowerPod for Sony owners

The PowerPod-LANC is a compact motorized base that pans and tilts a camcorder under your computer's control. In addition, the PowerPod-LANC includes technology to control optical zoom and focus via the LANC connector found on most Sony camcorders.

The PowerPod-LANC's combination of features make it a great choice for Sony owners interested in using their camcorders for computerized surveillance and webcamming. Robotic pan and tilt mean you conduct surveillance over a large space with a single camera that you point at different spots as needed. Or, use it as a hi-res webcam and move around the room freely while the camcorder follows you. Optical zoom control keeps the video quality sharp and professional, no matter how far away the subject is from the camera.

Features

The PowerPod-LANC lets you:

• Turn and swivel your camcorder on the fly from your PC
• Controls lens zoom and focus from your PC
• Remotely control motion and zoom over the Internet
• Detect and track motion
• Move through a series of preset positions
• Capture video to disk
• Capture still images at regular intervals
• View captured images over the Internet

Purchase a PowerPod-LANC

Click here to order a PowerPod-LANC for just $189.99.

Not sure whether to get a PowerPod-LANC, regular PowerPod, or IR-Pod? View our hardware comparison chart here.

PowerPod-LANC Warranty

The Eagletron PowerPod-LANC comes with a one year manufacturer's warranty. For warranty details, click here.

What is LANC?

LANC is a connector found on Sony camcorders, and some camcorders from other manufacturers, that can accept lens control instructions. To check if your camcorder has the LANC connector that makes zoom control possible, look for for a small jack similar to a headphone connector, usually labelled with a stylized 'L.'

Camcorders with LANC

Note to Canon owners: If your camcorder uses Firewire (IEEE 1394) for video output, you can use our regular PowerPod to control the camcorder's optical zoom via Firewire.

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