Can't do a smooth slow zoom at DVinfo.net

Benjamin Eckstein · March 30th, 2008, 02:35 PM

In addition to trying to get my backfocus issues solved, I think I have found another problem? Will compare it with another EX-1 problem tomorrow but want to know if other people notice this. I have a nearly impossible time getting a slow, feathered zoom with the servo zoom toggle. I am used to being able to apply slight pressure, but when I do it starts zooming, then stops, then starts again. 90% of the time I use the manual zoom and rarely zoom during shots, but yesterday was filming a band and could not do a really slow zoom to save my life.

I saw a similar thread related to the top handle zoom and at low speeds (set below 10) and that seems to be a problem too. I don't use that zoom button but I am guessing it is a connected problem? Has anybody noticed this?

Benjamin

Sami Sanpakkila · March 30th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Have you checked the top handle zoom with slow settings? Sure sounds like the same problem.

Benjamin Eckstein · March 30th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Yeah, I get that same problem on the top handle too (although I never use that one). I assume it is a low speed problem. Has anybody had this problem and gotten it fixed?

Don Greening · March 30th, 2008, 05:44 PM

An EX owner that posts here had the same issue. Sony has replaced his camera with another one.........just the other day, in fact.

- Don

Benjamin Eckstein · March 30th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Good to know Don.

Craig Seeman · March 30th, 2008, 07:09 PM

I had the same problem. Sony replaced my camera. Try setting zoom speed to something like 3 in the menu and then test with the top handle zoom control. If it's stepping rather than doing a smooth slow zoom, you have the issue.

Sami Sanpakkila · March 31st, 2008, 05:02 AM

Im interested in hearing how your turns out. I had the same problem and it came back from Sony somewhat fixed. Its now ok with zoom speed down to 2 but at 1 it still stutters. They said they wont replace my camera.

Craig Seeman · March 31st, 2008, 07:04 AM

Mine still steps at 1 too. It is a new camera (replaced the other one). I have a hunch other's don't get smooth zoom on 1. I think many issues go unreported because they go untested. Witness my example of vignette issue from CNN. You'd think a broadcaster would care.

March 30th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#1
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	Can't do a smooth slow zoom In addition to trying to get my backfocus issues solved, I think I have found another problem? Will compare it with another EX-1 problem tomorrow but want to know if other people notice this. I have a nearly impossible time getting a slow, feathered zoom with the servo zoom toggle. I am used to being able to apply slight pressure, but when I do it starts zooming, then stops, then starts again. 90% of the time I use the manual zoom and rarely zoom during shots, but yesterday was filming a band and could not do a really slow zoom to save my life. I saw a similar thread related to the top handle zoom and at low speeds (set below 10) and that seems to be a problem too. I don't use that zoom button but I am guessing it is a connected problem? Has anybody noticed this? Benjamin

March 30th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#2
Sami Sanpakkila Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 317	Have you checked the top handle zoom with slow settings? Sure sounds like the same problem.

March 30th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#3
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	Yeah, I get that same problem on the top handle too (although I never use that one). I assume it is a low speed problem. Has anybody had this problem and gotten it fixed?

March 30th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#4
Don Greening Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port Coquitlam BC Canada Posts: 179	An EX owner that posts here had the same issue. Sony has replaced his camera with another one.........just the other day, in fact. - Don

March 30th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#5
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	Good to know Don.

March 30th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#6
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	I had the same problem. Sony replaced my camera. Try setting zoom speed to something like 3 in the menu and then test with the top handle zoom control. If it's stepping rather than doing a smooth slow zoom, you have the issue.

March 31st, 2008, 05:02 AM	#7
Sami Sanpakkila Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 317	Im interested in hearing how your turns out. I had the same problem and it came back from Sony somewhat fixed. Its now ok with zoom speed down to 2 but at 1 it still stutters. They said they wont replace my camera.

March 31st, 2008, 07:04 AM	#8
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Mine still steps at 1 too. It is a new camera (replaced the other one). I have a hunch other's don't get smooth zoom on 1. I think many issues go unreported because they go untested. Witness my example of vignette issue from CNN. You'd think a broadcaster would care.