The PowerPod-LANC Robotic Mount

LANC is a wired remote communication interface developed by the Sony Corporation and is found primarily on Sony camcorders and some Canon camcorders. LANC (or Remote) compatible camcorders have one of the following two interface connectors:
1. An older, 2.5mm mini-plug jack generally marked as LANC, REMOTE, L, or Control-L.
2. A newer, multi-function 10-pin terminal marked as A/V Remote (A/V R) or sometimes A/V or A/V Out.
Both interfaces are supported and available in our Electronic AquaCam HDX Video Housings. Refer to your camcorder user's manual for LANC/Remote compatibility.

If you are looking at current Sony camcorder specifications (at SonyStyle.com or in your user's manual), look for "A/V Remote Terminal" under Connections and/or "Remote" in the list of Functions on that A/V terminal. Unfortunately, Sony is not consistent in listing the "Remote" Function under the "A/V Remote terminal," but the designation of "Remote" in the terminal name generally means the Remote Function is present.

Below is a guide listing of LANC/Remote Compatible Camcorder Models (HD/SD Digital and Analog) compiled from data gathered off the Internet. The very latest models may not be listed yet and the list may not show all compatible model numbers. This listing is sorted in alpha-numeric order and Sony camcorders are grouped by Series (i.e. DCR and HDR series).

Note: Camcorders with the A/V-Remote terminal are listed below in Blue, and those with a 2.5mm LANC/Remote jack are listed in Black.

Canon (various formats):

Elura, Elura 2 MC, Elura 40 MC, Elura 50
GL1, GL2
Optura, Optura 100 MC, Optura 200 MC, Optura PI
Vixia Series: HF-G10, HF-S20, HF-S21, HF-S30, HF-S200
ZR10, ZR20, ZR25 MC, ZR30 MC, ZR40 MC, ZR45 MC, ZR50 MC

Sony DCR-Series (Standard Definition) - A/V R LANC (blue), 2.5mm LANC (black):

DVD92, DVD100, DVD101, DVD103, DVD105, DVD200, DVD201, DVD203, DVD205, DVD300, DVD301, DVD305, DVD308, DVD403, DVD405, DVD408, DVD505, DVD508, DVD610, DVD650, DVD710, DVD810, DVD850, DVD910
HC16, HC20, HC21, HC26, HC30, HC32, HC40, HC42, HC52, HC62, HC65, HC85, HC90, HC96, HC1000
IP45, IP55, IP210, IP220
PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC6, PC7, PC8, PC9, PC10, PC100, PC101, PC105, PC109, PC110, PC115, PC120BT, PC300, PC330, PC350, PC1000
SR45, SR47, SR60, SR62, SR65, SR66, SR67, SR68, SR80, SR82, SR85, SR87, SR88, SR100, SR200, SR220, SR220D, SR300
SX40, SX41, SX44, SX45, SX60, SX65, SX85, SX88
TRV5, TRV6, TRV7, TRV8, TRV9, TRV10, TRV11, TRV15, TRV16, TRV17, TRV18, TRV19, TRV20, TRV22, TRV25, TRV27, TRV30, TRV33, TRV38, TRV39, TRV40, TRV50, TRV70, TRV80, TRV85, TRV103, TRV110, TRV115, TRV120, TRV210, TRV230, TRV240, TRV310, TRV315, TRV320, TRV330, TRV340, TRV350, TRV350 D8, TRV510, TRV520, TRV525, TRV530, TRV720, TRV730, TRV740, TRV820, TRV830, TRV840, TRV900, TRV940, TRV950
VX700, VX7000

Sony HDR-Series (High Definition) - A/V R LANC (blue), 2.5mm LANC (black):

CX12, CX100, CX110, CX130, CX150, CX160, CX180, CX190, CX200. CX210, CX260v, CX300, CX350, CX360, CX500, CX520, CX550, CX560, CX580v, CX700, CX760v
HC1, HC3, HC5, HC7, HC9
PJ10, PJ30, PJ30v, PJ50, PJ200, PJ260v, PJ580v, PJ710v, PJ760v
SR1, SR5, SR8, SR10, SR11, SR12
TD-10, TD20v (3-D camcorders)
UX1, UX5, UX7, UX10, UX20
XR100, XR150, XR160, XR200, XR260v, XR350, XR500, XR520, XR550

Sony HXR-Series (Pro-High Definition) - A/V R LANC (blue), 2.5mm LANC (black):

MC-50U

Old-Analog Hi8 and 8mm Camcorders with LANC jacks

Most 8mm and older-model Hi8 camcorders manufactured by the following will likely have a standard LANC jack: Sony, Canon, Nikon, Ricoh, Hitachi, Yashika, Sanyo, Olympus, Blaupunkt, Grundig, Fujix, Kyocera, Siemens, Fisher, and possibly other makes.
Note: the most recent Hi8 camcorder models (manufactured until a few years ago) generally do not have a LANC jack.

You should further verify if a particular 8mm or older-model Hi8 camcorder actually has a LANC jack (most do - some don't).