omen Active member Jun 19, 2006 #1 When zooming fast to a subject, the useful thing would be to limit the zoom (mechanicaly) to the amount you need for that shot. It's not too complicated to produce - just an additional adjustable ring near the zoom ring.
When zooming fast to a subject, the useful thing would be to limit the zoom (mechanicaly) to the amount you need for that shot. It's not too complicated to produce - just an additional adjustable ring near the zoom ring.
acrochordon Well-known member Jun 21, 2006 #2 Ditto. But I think the Canon XL can do it electronically. Why mechanically when it can be done electronically?
Ditto. But I think the Canon XL can do it electronically. Why mechanically when it can be done electronically?
omen Active member Jun 24, 2006 #3 acrochordon said: Ditto. But I think the Canon XL can do it electronically. Why mechanically when it can be done electronically? Click to expand... -cheaper to manufacture -faster to control -easier to repair -more control in your hands
acrochordon said: Ditto. But I think the Canon XL can do it electronically. Why mechanically when it can be done electronically? Click to expand... -cheaper to manufacture -faster to control -easier to repair -more control in your hands
