Some DVX100 Questions at DVinfo.net

Glenn Gipson · March 25th, 2003, 08:14 AM

As it stands right now, I’m looking to shoot with the PAL DVX100E, unless something better comes out in late 2003. However, there is one problem, I need true 16:9. So my question is this, just how bad is the optical softening on the Anamorphic adapters? I know that the zoom range is limited with Anamorphic adapters, and that focusing is tricky with them, but is the optical softening of the image (due to the extra glass) really that bad? Also, is there anyway to remotely control focus with the DVX100 while using something like a jib?

Chris Hurd · March 25th, 2003, 08:55 AM

Re: focus control, remote: not yet, but soon. Keep an eye on www.varizoom.com.

Carl Slawinski · March 27th, 2003, 12:19 PM

Exactly how are they going to pull off remote focus for the DVX-100? I seen the pin outs for the remote jack on another website and there doesn't appear to be any provision for focus.

Is this going to be some type of mechanical/manual rig?

Thanks

Carl

Glenn Gipson · March 31st, 2003, 08:44 AM

A rep from VariZoom posted this in the DV Industry News section:

4. VZ-DVXFF This our new Follow focus control for the DVX100 control. It has 4 positions you can mark in and either manually dial to pre programmed positions or you can push a button and go there automatically.

March 25th, 2003, 08:14 AM	#1
Glenn Gipson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 927	Some DVX100 Questions As it stands right now, I’m looking to shoot with the PAL DVX100E, unless something better comes out in late 2003. However, there is one problem, I need true 16:9. So my question is this, just how bad is the optical softening on the Anamorphic adapters? I know that the zoom range is limited with Anamorphic adapters, and that focusing is tricky with them, but is the optical softening of the image (due to the extra glass) really that bad? Also, is there anyway to remotely control focus with the DVX100 while using something like a jib?

March 25th, 2003, 08:55 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: focus control, remote: not yet, but soon. Keep an eye on www.varizoom.com. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 27th, 2003, 12:19 PM	#3
Carl Slawinski Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 67	Exactly how are they going to pull off remote focus for the DVX-100? I seen the pin outs for the remote jack on another website and there doesn't appear to be any provision for focus. Is this going to be some type of mechanical/manual rig? Thanks Carl

March 31st, 2003, 08:44 AM	#4
Glenn Gipson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 927	A rep from VariZoom posted this in the DV Industry News section: 4. VZ-DVXFF This our new Follow focus control for the DVX100 control. It has 4 positions you can mark in and either manually dial to pre programmed positions or you can push a button and go there automatically.