Dan, I contacted the product team in Japan and inquired about the zoom function. The zoom function specifications are tied to the capabilities of the mechanisms you've identified, and the specs cannot be altered. The finite zoom action that you mentioned is something we'll be looking into in our future product design, as well as the other suggestions that have been posted throughout this thread.

This reply may not be satisfactory, but please know that we are aware of the request for a zoom action that has greater control with definable parameters.

Thanks very much again for your interest in the development of our camcorders.

Sincerely,
Craig

Thank you Craig for taking the time to address this question. The result may not be the best, but at least I can move on with the product. I hope that you continue this type of dialogue in the DVinfo forums as it goes a long way to building and maintaining brand loyalty.

Sincerely yours,
Dan Thomson

Tim, can you move this sticky over to the new HM100 forum?

Thanks.