FX1 Smooth Zoom at DVinfo.net

Ray Marsh · November 16th, 2005, 03:24 PM

The HDV info column that compares the FX1 to the Z1U states that the FX1 does not have smooth zoom. Does that mean that there are incremental steps in the zoom speed that are noticable??

I use a DSR-300 with an excellent canon lens now. A smooth zoom is a deciding factor in my next camcorder purchase.
Thanks

Robin Davies-Rollinson · November 16th, 2005, 03:48 PM

I use both models and I haven't noticed a difference in the zoom smoothness between them.
Mind you, the smoothest result can be had by using the manual zoom ring...

Robin

Boyd Ostroff · November 16th, 2005, 04:03 PM

I have a Z1 and haven't used an FX1, but I wonder.... does the FX1 have the option to set high and low zoom speeds in the menu like the Z1?

Allen Lu · November 16th, 2005, 04:07 PM

Yes. The FX-1 also has a zoom speed setting. I like 8 for a "fast" zoom and a 6 for a "slow" or a suspenseful zoom in..

If you used 6, you know what I mean. It "creeps" up to the subject. I've not used anything slower than 6 since Im not patient.

Bryan McCullough · November 16th, 2005, 08:08 PM

I use my Canon zoom controller and the different speed settings on it. Works great.

November 16th, 2005, 03:24 PM	#1
Ray Marsh Tourist Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	FX1 Smooth Zoom The HDV info column that compares the FX1 to the Z1U states that the FX1 does not have smooth zoom. Does that mean that there are incremental steps in the zoom speed that are noticable?? I use a DSR-300 with an excellent canon lens now. A smooth zoom is a deciding factor in my next camcorder purchase. Thanks

November 16th, 2005, 04:07 PM	#4
Allen Lu Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 65	Zoom speed Yes. The FX-1 also has a zoom speed setting. I like 8 for a "fast" zoom and a 6 for a "slow" or a suspenseful zoom in.. If you used 6, you know what I mean. It "creeps" up to the subject. I've not used anything slower than 6 since Im not patient.

November 16th, 2005, 03:48 PM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	I use both models and I haven't noticed a difference in the zoom smoothness between them. Mind you, the smoothest result can be had by using the manual zoom ring... Robin

November 16th, 2005, 04:03 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	I have a Z1 and haven't used an FX1, but I wonder.... does the FX1 have the option to set high and low zoom speeds in the menu like the Z1?

November 16th, 2005, 08:08 PM	#5
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	I use my Canon zoom controller and the different speed settings on it. Works great.