NAB 2012: Ikan unveil new USB remote grip prototype for Canon DSLRs

By site editor Dan Chung:

It seems like Ikan have been busy creating new gadgets for this NAB. One that they have let out of the bag early is this prototype wired electronic remote grip for Canon DSLRs.

It can start/stop, zoom to check focus and adjust other camera settings using USB protocols – in a similar way to other manufacturers like OKii.

ikan grip 1 — The Ikan DSLR remote grip front view

What is different is the form factor – it is designed to be used as a handle on DSLR rig and has a 1/4 20 threaded socket on the top to allow attachment.

Ikan have not said when the grip will go into production or given pricing details. Hopefully the finished product won’t be in the rather odd purple colour though.

ikan grip 2 — The rear of the controller and the 1/4 20 thread on top

By Dan Chung

Co-founder of Newsshooter, Dan Chung has over 20 years of experience working behind a camera. His career started in photography but evolved into documentary, multimedia and broadcast TV. He shot the first news video on a DSLR and has been on staff at Reuters, The Guardian and CNBC. Dan heads up the editorial team at www.photogearnews.com.