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Mike Sun November 25th, 2004 01:54 AM

Usage of Zoom button on handle
 
What I like about the GL2 is the zoom button on the handle, but my question is:

1. How often do you guys use it?
2. What kinds of shooting scenarios would you use it for?
3. Do you really find it that useful?

As of now I can't predict how often I'll use it. I'm only asking this because I'm debating on purchasing the GL2 (which is a bit over my budget) or perhaps the Panasonic DVC 30.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Ken Tanaka November 25th, 2004 02:00 AM

It can be handy for reframing low hand-held shots.

Robin Davies-Rollinson November 25th, 2004 09:47 AM

I would never consider using the handle zoom control for in-vision zooms. As Ken says, it's purely there to change shot size when shooting low angle shots.

Robin


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