screw on side of zoom ring? at DVinfo.net

Ronnie Bryan · December 22nd, 2003, 10:42 PM

I know this is a dumb question, but I am new to AV and I just got this AG 100. The manual does not say waht this screw is used for. Any help is appreciated.
RonnieB.

Kevin Beswick · December 22nd, 2003, 10:57 PM

Ronnie. I'm new to this all too. I bought this camera because it seemed like the best camera to grow with. I don't know what the screw is for either. From what I can gather from the manual, if you are not using it on the zoom, you should take it off and put it in the hole on the handle support... Really, does anyone know what it's for? Good luck with the camera Ronnie.

Ken Tanaka · December 23rd, 2003, 02:08 AM

The zoom ring pin is really more a matter of style than true practical function. I believe it's designed to enable you to manually manipulate the ring with minimal physical contact with the camera. These pins are commonly found on manual lenses of larger professional cameras. <shrug>

Jarred Land · December 23rd, 2003, 12:15 PM

you are correct.. it avoids you grabbing the whole damn camera an jerking it around... you can also put a longer screw in and it gives a more precise zoom level, as the diameter of the ring increases. The mini knob is kinda silly, but still effective. Its also good for if you are looking through the Eye piece and cant see what you are doing.. you just grab for the knob and know its the zoom.

Nick Medrano · March 26th, 2004, 04:59 PM

Okay just lost my zoom ring pin. How do I get a replacement??

Ken Tanaka · March 26th, 2004, 05:20 PM

You can probably order it from Panasonic online if you can find the part number.

Yang Wen · March 27th, 2004, 08:47 AM

the screw is useless. The ring is too light that zooming with the screw will result in jerkey starts and stops. I always have the screw off and apply gentle pressure onto the lens body when I zoom, just to give it that lil bit more friction for a smoother zoom.

Nick Medrano · March 28th, 2004, 01:53 AM

I have started to use it without the pin and you are right, the zoom is better now. Thanks.

December 22nd, 2003, 10:42 PM	#1
Ronnie Bryan New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	screw on side of zoom ring? I know this is a dumb question, but I am new to AV and I just got this AG 100. The manual does not say waht this screw is used for. Any help is appreciated. RonnieB. __________________ RonnieB

December 23rd, 2003, 02:08 AM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	The zoom ring pin is really more a matter of style than true practical function. I believe it's designed to enable you to manually manipulate the ring with minimal physical contact with the camera. These pins are commonly found on manual lenses of larger professional cameras. <shrug> __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 26th, 2004, 05:20 PM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	You can probably order it from Panasonic online if you can find the part number. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

December 22nd, 2003, 10:57 PM	#2
Kevin Beswick New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentwood, MI Posts: 12	Ronnie. I'm new to this all too. I bought this camera because it seemed like the best camera to grow with. I don't know what the screw is for either. From what I can gather from the manual, if you are not using it on the zoom, you should take it off and put it in the hole on the handle support... Really, does anyone know what it's for? Good luck with the camera Ronnie.

December 23rd, 2003, 12:15 PM	#4
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	you are correct.. it avoids you grabbing the whole damn camera an jerking it around... you can also put a longer screw in and it gives a more precise zoom level, as the diameter of the ring increases. The mini knob is kinda silly, but still effective. Its also good for if you are looking through the Eye piece and cant see what you are doing.. you just grab for the knob and know its the zoom.

March 26th, 2004, 04:59 PM	#5
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Okay just lost my zoom ring pin. How do I get a replacement??

March 27th, 2004, 08:47 AM	#7
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	the screw is useless. The ring is too light that zooming with the screw will result in jerkey starts and stops. I always have the screw off and apply gentle pressure onto the lens body when I zoom, just to give it that lil bit more friction for a smoother zoom.

March 28th, 2004, 01:53 AM	#8
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	I have started to use it without the pin and you are right, the zoom is better now. Thanks.