zoom controller

David Ennis · March 22nd, 2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Hardwick

I...Another nice feature of the Zoe is the 'push auto' focus feature. This works exactly like the button on the VX's lens barrel, and is a real boon...

The Bogen 523 Pro has the push focus feature also. It works with both my VX and my GL2.

Tom Hardwick · March 23rd, 2006, 01:50 AM

Hey Vincent, that's kind of you to say. I only wish Varizoom had been so appreciative rather than so belligerent. I only reported what I experienced, but when a zoom controller has ruined two zoom shots at a wedding, you're quick to unplug it and never use it again.

I look forward to Mike's appraisal of his replacement Stealth and Rock. I wonder if the'll have the 'push auto' (focus) feature on them?

tom.

Dave Stewart · April 10th, 2006, 11:20 PM

I have two stealths and they work very well with my xl1. However, when I try the same slow zooms with my Pd 170, I get the same result as you describe - no real slow zooms and little jerky advances when you try to do a very slow zoom in or out. Tell me what you find out and maybe I too can get a replacement which works.

Dave

Mike Rehmus · April 11th, 2006, 12:55 AM

They haven't shown up yet.

Maurizio Amelotti · April 11th, 2006, 03:23 AM

Hi Aldo from Italy, an alternative is Bebob Zoe http://www.bebob.de/international/index.html it's works very well on my PD150.

Tom Hardwick · April 12th, 2006, 06:52 AM

Dave, if I were you I'd get onto Varizoom and ask that they replace your Stealths. The stuttery zoom on Sony cameras is well known by Varizoom, and their latest models seem to have overcome it.

Dave Stewart · April 12th, 2006, 03:37 PM

Great. I'll give them a call.

Thanks

April 11th, 2006, 12:55 AM	#19
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	They haven't shown up yet. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

April 11th, 2006, 03:23 AM	#20
Maurizio Amelotti New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10	Hi Aldo from Italy, an alternative is Bebob Zoe http://www.bebob.de/international/index.html it's works very well on my PD150. __________________ videoaviation.com italy

March 23rd, 2006, 01:50 AM	#17
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Hey Vincent, that's kind of you to say. I only wish Varizoom had been so appreciative rather than so belligerent. I only reported what I experienced, but when a zoom controller has ruined two zoom shots at a wedding, you're quick to unplug it and never use it again. I look forward to Mike's appraisal of his replacement Stealth and Rock. I wonder if the'll have the 'push auto' (focus) feature on them? tom.

April 10th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#18
Dave Stewart Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 109	I have two stealths and they work very well with my xl1. However, when I try the same slow zooms with my Pd 170, I get the same result as you describe - no real slow zooms and little jerky advances when you try to do a very slow zoom in or out. Tell me what you find out and maybe I too can get a replacement which works. Dave

April 12th, 2006, 06:52 AM	#21
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Dave, if I were you I'd get onto Varizoom and ask that they replace your Stealths. The stuttery zoom on Sony cameras is well known by Varizoom, and their latest models seem to have overcome it.

April 12th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#22
Dave Stewart Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 109	Great. I'll give them a call. Thanks