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Old October 15th, 2011, 11:39 PM   #1
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Zoom Ring "Snatch"?

Going from Wide to Tele, starting with a gently twist of the Zoom Ring, should I get an abrupt start to the zoom-in? I've never had a Zoom Ring before. Is it something I should expect to happen?

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Old October 16th, 2011, 01:09 AM   #2
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Re: Zoom Ring "Snatch"?

I've noticed that as well. However, if you just start the zoom a tiny bit tighter or wider you'll get a perfectly smooth start.
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Old October 16th, 2011, 03:22 AM   #3
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Re: Zoom Ring "Snatch"?

Thanks Robin, I'll give your suggestion a Spin, I mean Twist. Kinda makes sense.

Also I'm going to check that put if focus on zoom in mentioned in another thread, but on a shoot last night I was starting to see this too. Hmmm.....

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