PD170 on/off switch at DVinfo.net

Georg Herbet · June 9th, 2005, 06:23 AM

The main thing that has infuriated me and others in the family who use the PD170 is the unit's on/off switch. Am I alone in my frustration? It's far too difficult position the thing quickly and precisely. Sounds like a silly complaint, I know, until you use it.

Mike Rehmus · June 9th, 2005, 10:16 AM

I've never had a problem. Your description of the issue isn't very complete. Do you mean you slip over into photo mode or what?

Tom Hardwick · June 10th, 2005, 08:24 AM

I guess what you mean is that it's rather an 'imprecise' switch Georg. It doesn't have a nice feel, action or sound, and it's as if it came from the Samsung bin. The answer? Use a LANC zoom controller. Using my Zoe attached to the top carry handle the on-off will be controlled by a gentle push of a tiny button, and the camera fires up and shuts down far more sweetly than by using the clanky mechanical switch Sony supply.

tom.

June 9th, 2005, 06:23 AM	#1
Georg Herbet Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Burbank Posts: 81	PD170 on/off switch The main thing that has infuriated me and others in the family who use the PD170 is the unit's on/off switch. Am I alone in my frustration? It's far too difficult position the thing quickly and precisely. Sounds like a silly complaint, I know, until you use it.

June 9th, 2005, 10:16 AM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I've never had a problem. Your description of the issue isn't very complete. Do you mean you slip over into photo mode or what? __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

June 10th, 2005, 08:24 AM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I guess what you mean is that it's rather an 'imprecise' switch Georg. It doesn't have a nice feel, action or sound, and it's as if it came from the Samsung bin. The answer? Use a LANC zoom controller. Using my Zoe attached to the top carry handle the on-off will be controlled by a gentle push of a tiny button, and the camera fires up and shuts down far more sweetly than by using the clanky mechanical switch Sony supply. tom.