The RVLVR Labs Clutch Camera Remote Handle for Z Cam cameras has been around since late last year, but we haven’t covered it on the site before.
The Clutch v1.2 is a LANC connected right-handed, wired remote control handle with a START/STOP button and two programmable rotary clickable dials.
The Clutch Camera Remote Handle lets Z Cam owners and users control certain functions of their cameras through the handle. On a Z CAM camera the dials can be programmed to control Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Electronic ND, Audio Gain (ganged and L/R individual), White Balance (momentary Auto WB also), and Focus.
The handle can can also turn the camera on/off (by long hold of the START/STOP button). It is also possible to navigate the menu without taking your hands off the handle.
The out of the box Clutch – can control START/STOP and has two rotary push button thumbwheels.
One thumbwheel controls Aperture (clicking it selects the Fn2 button on a Z CAM camera), the other controls ISO and Shutter Speed (clicking the wheel switches between those two functions.
Long clicks of the thumbwheels can be set to a different function (by default long click of front thumbwheel is Fn1 and long click of rear thumbwheel is Fn3).
Design
The entire handle ends with a standard spaced 1/4″ 20 cheeseplate that allows for any kind of mounting people want to use it for.
The product is designed in the USA and made of hand-sanded, hand-oiled black walnut wood with a 6061 Hard black anodized aluminum armature holding custom made electronics.
New Firmware
The latest firmware update adds functionality and additional features like VFR rate control directly from the handle and long/short clicks for additional flexibility and speed when shooting.
Price & Availability
The RVLVR Labs Clutch Camera Remote Handle retails for $350 USD and orders usually ship within 24-48 hours.
