feature update I would like to see in a firmware update in the JVC line at DVinfo.net

Alex Humphrey · January 30th, 2009, 01:58 PM

There has been 1 thing I would like to see in the JVC ProHD line up for a while. Maybe it's in the 200 series but I've never noticed it in the 100 series. Some sort of limiter on the zoom or at least a readout in the LCD/viewfinder of the zoom mm length. I wold love for instance turn off the last 10% of the tele zoom range of my stock 16x lens. That last 10% needs to be avoided even on the best of apertures. I would like to dial out that last 10% so I don't have to think about it.

That's what I would love to see in a firmware update.

William Hohauser · January 30th, 2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Humphrey

There has been 1 thing I would like to see in the JVC ProHD line up for a while. Maybe it's in the 200 series but I've never noticed it in the 100 series. Some sort of limiter on the zoom or at least a readout in the LCD/viewfinder of the zoom mm length. I wold love for instance turn off the last 10% of the tele zoom range of my stock 16x lens. That last 10% needs to be avoided even on the best of apertures. I would like to dial out that last 10% so I don't have to think about it.

That's what I would love to see in a firmware update.

Neat idea bit I don't know if the lens can be programmed that way. It's a very low tech item. The only part that can be controlled by the camera is the iris.

I would like a firmware update that allows me to change the position of info in the viewfinder and LCD screen. Sometimes all I want is the "rec" and mike levels.

Brian Standing · January 30th, 2009, 04:08 PM

I want a histogram, like the later Sony models have!

And, as long as we're hoping for a focal-length readout, how about a focal distance readout as well?

Probably too much to ask for in a firmware update. Maybe in the new JVC HM100 and HM700?

Shaun Roemich · January 30th, 2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Standing

And, as long as we're hoping for a focal-length readout, how about a focal distance readout as well?

These are both already available - on the lens.

Brian Standing · January 30th, 2009, 04:22 PM

Sure... I mean through the viewfinder. I know the Sony Z7 has this feature, at least with its stock Carl Zeiss lens.

William Hohauser · January 31st, 2009, 10:30 PM

I would like that for rack focus work in situations where an assistant isn't available (nearly all the time for me). Unfortunately, once again the lens available for the JVC HD cameras probably do not have the feedback circuitry to give out that info.

January 30th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#1
Alex Humphrey Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: california North and South Posts: 642	feature update I would like to see in a firmware update in the JVC line There has been 1 thing I would like to see in the JVC ProHD line up for a while. Maybe it's in the 200 series but I've never noticed it in the 100 series. Some sort of limiter on the zoom or at least a readout in the LCD/viewfinder of the zoom mm length. I wold love for instance turn off the last 10% of the tele zoom range of my stock 16x lens. That last 10% needs to be avoided even on the best of apertures. I would like to dial out that last 10% so I don't have to think about it. That's what I would love to see in a firmware update.

January 30th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#3
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	I want a histogram, like the later Sony models have! And, as long as we're hoping for a focal-length readout, how about a focal distance readout as well? Probably too much to ask for in a firmware update. Maybe in the new JVC HM100 and HM700? __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

January 30th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#5
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Sure... I mean through the viewfinder. I know the Sony Z7 has this feature, at least with its stock Carl Zeiss lens. __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

January 31st, 2009, 10:30 PM	#6
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	I would like that for rack focus work in situations where an assistant isn't available (nearly all the time for me). Unfortunately, once again the lens available for the JVC HD cameras probably do not have the feedback circuitry to give out that info. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation