[David Melby]

I’ve had a number of “pro-sumer” Panasonic units, most recently the AJ-D400 DVCPRO, and have never had a problem with smooth servo control up until purchasing the HVX200 last week. Even our 7 year old home use Sony Hi8 digital can do a nice gradual zoom. I think Panasonic drew a line in the sand, and said “that’s it, we are giving them more than they deserve”. On another note, how about the auto-focus motor noise? It is loud enough to be recorded by the built-in mics! It is a remarkable unit, even with some faults. I’m looking forward to getting to know it!