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Update: Seems like you're the one offering this lens on Kleinanzeigen? It has exactly the same scratch marks.

Glad you liked it! The zoom speed is adjustable on the lens handgrip, the remote has no adjustment. Both the remote and the handgrip rockers are variable-speed though. I've not found the 2:56 problem to be a problem in general use - typically you'll focus much slower than the maximum speed of the motor. The one exception to this is a crash zoom (in!), where you'll need to focus a large distance very quickly. Zooming out quickly isn't a problem since the DoF becomes very large, meaning you have a very large margin for error.

@@roboshobo As far as I know, it only does either 50 or 59.94 Hz depending on the region.

Thank you! From what I know, the form factor only differs based on the first digit. The 970 batteries are simply higher-capacity versions of the 960s and should thus fit.

@@robbi-blechdose Thank you for the instant response! One last question - does this camera take also DC power? Let's say, if I want to use it in studio, plugged in all the time?

It does, yes. There's a power input on the right side, under the same flap as the FW and composite outputs. Note that it needs the proprietary power supply.

@@robbi-blechdose Thank you so much!

I do, here you go: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tdf0h0t30EPvf-mUQMKS8c2gZVTUdxjN?usp=sharing

@robbi-blechdose thank you so much!

I wonder how a resolution chart of your lens would look, seeing as it's an SD lens as well.

​@@robbi-blechdoseI don't know, but across my own experiences with this lens, I would say it's 85% suitable even for a HD (1920*1080) video situation, especially under a broadcast standard bitrate and senior resolution. But it did lose loads of resolution when wide open in F1.8, it caused a lot of blooming and became visibly soft, but once reduced to F2.8 or F4.0, it's pretty decent. One big issue is that it contains a lot of CA around the edges, it would be kinda noticeable on a HD video. I got my lens just for just 250 USD, so I would accept all of those issues on this 2007 lens.

Wow, that's an excellent deal! Which camera are you using it on?

@@robbi-blechdose Gh5, hpx500 and all i could use when i have to really

That was the PMW-350 shown a few seconds prior. It has 3 2/3" chips (one per color). Most ENG lenses cover this sensor size, as it's extremely common in broadcasting and has been in use since at least the 1980s.

@@robbi-blechdose Very cool! For a nearly 15 year old camera, the image holds up really well!

@@aefilmsweddings Thank you! I actually shoot most of my video on that camera, including the scenes showing the lens here.

@@stevecoatesdotnet I agree, I might use this lens for events where a "studio" configuration is required, as I don't have a focus remote for the Fujinon. I've got a video about the PMW-350 planned, but it might be a bit until it's done :)

@@sandybill1766 I'm using a PCIe FireWire card in my desktop PC. Software-wise I'm using dvgrab on Linux, though I've heard good things about WinDV too. As for your DVD player, I'm not familiar with that model - no idea what the issue is.

​@@robbi-blechdoseAh thank you very much! I'll probably have to follow the same way you have done it then, or try and track down an old MacBook or iMac. By the way great footage it's so crisp and clear!

@@sandybill1766 From what I know that's not really worth doing, it might be better to look for other laptops instead, ThinkPads are a very popular choice. The ThinkWiki even has a list of models with FireWire.

Sony doesn't mention the aspect ratio of the sensor for either model anywhere. But the resolutions are identical between the 16:9 (450) and 4:3 (400) models and only differ between regions. I've also heard of a widescreen hack being possible, but haven't tested it myself.

would you sell it?

@roached. No, because it is the only way to play the takes I recorded with it. I must get around to archive them to hard drive but finding the time is difficult!

@ I get ya! I digitize all mine with a 10$ plug in for my computer, it works pretty well! if you ever end up selling please let me know :)

It's on a camcorder...

@@bradparsons9139 its pretty green for the vx lookin like its got mold on the lens

​@@dovid729As it turns out, this was due to the auto white balance being way off. The lens is fine - fungus would make it hazy, not green.

Thank you! I've outlined my workflow in the description, is that any help?

@@robbi-blechdosesure is, thanks! I just love the quality of this camera :)

Would you care explaining why and maybe give some constructive criticism?

I didn't meant to hurt you. Simply put the look is not clean at all but maybe that is your purpose; I'm just saying that personally I don't like the look of the build.

Alright, thanks for clearing that up! It was indeed my intention not to conceal the electronics inside and have it look as much like an old tin from the outside as possible.

funny how people on the internet do in fact have normal human emotions, they just forget that other human beings are reading the comments they post.