Reverse that darn zoom ring at DVinfo.net

Law Tyler · February 12th, 2004, 10:57 AM

Does anyone know of a solution to reverse the direction of the zoom ring?

I use Nikon still camera (for many many decades), which has the zoom ring in the reverse direction. So every time I zoom on the Vx2100 or DSR-250, it goes the wrong way.

Since it is "by wire", seems to me it is pretty easy for Sony to have a software switch to reverse the direction of the ring.

Any idea? I must not be the only one using Nikon camera and Sony pro video cam?

Mike Rehmus · February 12th, 2004, 04:16 PM

We are not yet to the point of having individually set cameras. I expect it is coming but I can see the warranty and support headaches being severe.

Law Tyler · February 12th, 2004, 05:24 PM

Guess I am going to put an even BIGGER sign on the Sony every time I used it, saying "ZOOM IN this way".

Doug Okamoto · February 13th, 2004, 02:30 AM

Yeah, I have this same problem, I've been using slr still cameras (all Nikons) since the mid 70's and have been using Sony video cams since early 90's. It still messes me up at times! My solution is to use the focus ring and a Varizoom remote for zoom. The only time I don't do this is when I am doing a slow crawl zoom and then it has to be planned out verrrrry welll!

Of course I'm getting too old to hold a camera so I let the young bucks take care of it now... :)

Doug

Harry Settle · February 14th, 2004, 07:59 PM

On the VX, I keep telling myself over and over, "Pull it in" "Push away". Still mess up once each session.

Law Tyler · February 14th, 2004, 09:31 PM

Guess again, I messed up EVERY time, even seconds after I tell myself not to.

Editing my raw footage when I had been using the zoom ring all day long is a NIGHTMERE.

(the ZR-1000 LANC controller has been helpful)

Darn it, I was so happy using the power zoom buttons until I got a hint in these forums that "pro's" use the ring instead. You people really messed me up... :-)

Harry, I hope your method works.

February 12th, 2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	Reverse that darn zoom ring Does anyone know of a solution to reverse the direction of the zoom ring? I use Nikon still camera (for many many decades), which has the zoom ring in the reverse direction. So every time I zoom on the Vx2100 or DSR-250, it goes the wrong way. Since it is "by wire", seems to me it is pretty easy for Sony to have a software switch to reverse the direction of the ring. Any idea? I must not be the only one using Nikon camera and Sony pro video cam?

February 12th, 2004, 04:16 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	We are not yet to the point of having individually set cameras. I expect it is coming but I can see the warranty and support headaches being severe. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

February 14th, 2004, 07:59 PM	#5
Harry Settle Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 276	On the VX, I keep telling myself over and over, "Pull it in" "Push away". Still mess up once each session. __________________ "DOH"!!!

February 12th, 2004, 05:24 PM	#3
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	Guess I am going to put an even BIGGER sign on the Sony every time I used it, saying "ZOOM IN this way".

February 13th, 2004, 02:30 AM	#4
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	Yeah, I have this same problem, I've been using slr still cameras (all Nikons) since the mid 70's and have been using Sony video cams since early 90's. It still messes me up at times! My solution is to use the focus ring and a Varizoom remote for zoom. The only time I don't do this is when I am doing a slow crawl zoom and then it has to be planned out verrrrry welll! Of course I'm getting too old to hold a camera so I let the young bucks take care of it now... :) Doug

February 14th, 2004, 09:31 PM	#6
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	Guess again, I messed up EVERY time, even seconds after I tell myself not to. Editing my raw footage when I had been using the zoom ring all day long is a NIGHTMERE. (the ZR-1000 LANC controller has been helpful) Darn it, I was so happy using the power zoom buttons until I got a hint in these forums that "pro's" use the ring instead. You people really messed me up... :-) Harry, I hope your method works.