Does the bebop remote zoom make the hvx zoom smoother?

[daktulus]

I dont like the harsh starting of the zoom handle on the hvx.
Does the bebop or any other zoom remote control make the hvx zoom smoother?

 

[Justin Kuhn]

I don't know about your gizmo, but what I do is just cut into the middle of the zoom enough that you don't see the beginning. That, or use the zoom ring for that snappy look. I always cringe when I see someone using the rocker because to my eye that footage has no life in it. Alternately, using the ring means you can snap into your next desired composition and have more zoom-free footage.

Your results/opinions may vary.

 

[wgzn]

bebob

 

[daktulus]

Yes, bebob, not bebop.
Now, without the remote zoom, I have to cut into the middle of the zoom, too. But I would really like to use the beginning of the zoom as well.

Do I get a smoother start with a remote control, or is it just the same, because the HVX zoom only has so many zoom speed levels, remote or not?

Any experiences?

 

[monkeyking]

Still jumps a bit when trying to creep in. I have owned 2 different bebobs w/same results.

 

[daktulus]

does it jump less than the HVX zoom handle?