For those of us who use so-called monitor/recorders to get the most out of their beloved cameras in terms of image quality, this might be interesting news. The Japanese company Libec has just announced a handy little remote control called REC-LA for convenient start/stop action in conjunction with the Atomos range of said monitor/recorders. This little device is called REC-LA and it’s a (wired) single-purpose remote control for Atomos monitor/recorders such as the popular Ninja V (article here) or the Shogun 7. With the Libec REC-LA attached to a gimbal or tripod handle, for example, you can conveniently trigger the recorder without touching it or, in the case of a full-size gimbal, without having to put it down to start or stop recording. Convenient indeed! The Libec REC-LA remote control. Image credit: Libec Libec REC-LA remote control The device is just a small blakc box with a cable attached to it. That’s really it. It connects to any compatible Atomos monitor/recorder vie 2.5mm jack and controls exactly one function of said recorder: Rec start/stop. But since the REC-LA actually implements the LANC protocol here, other devices compatible with this protocol (invented by Sony) might work just as fine. The Blackmagic Design ragnge of VideoAssist monitor/recorders also sport a LANC port for example and so do a lot of camcorder-style cameras out there. Image credit: Libec The device is powered by an included CR2032 battery, which can be replaced once it runs out. The included cable (1m / 3.3′) is detachable, so if it breaks, it’s pretty easy to get a new one instead of replacing the whole unit, which is nice. The Libec REC-LA comes with a clamp so you can easily attach it to the rods or handles (10～45mm in diameter) of your respective camera rig. The device as a whole measures only 85 x 51 mm and weighs only about 110 g (0.24 lbs). Libec REC-LA on a gimbal. Image credit: Libec Since it’s a pretty straightforward product, there’s really not much more to say, but I think sometimes simple things can have a profound effect. Triggering a monitor/recorder attached to a giant DJI Ronin 2 rig without having to set it down can be really helpful, don’t you agree? Pricing and availability The Libec REC-LA is available now and costs $129. Since it is compatible with Sony’s widely used LANC protocol, many devices with a 2.5 mm LANC input should work with it. However, since Libec doesn’t offer an official compatibility chart, we can’t say for sure which devices will work and which won’t. Image credit: Libec All they state that it will work with LANC compatible Atomos monitor/recorders (such as Ninja V or Shogun 7) and that “REC-LA enables remote Rec start/ stop for Sony, Canon, JVC, and select Panasonic cameras and camcorders with LANC protocol.“ Link: Libec Website | Atomos Website The post Libec REC-LA Remote Control for Atomos Recorders Released appeared first on CineD.
