[Joe Dupont]

Hi Bob,

Great question, I am wondering the same. Particularly the show around election time.

I’m also curious regarding the filtering/netting for the interviews. It’s strong but not over-the-top IMO.

Any insight out there?

-joe

[Joe Dupont]

Dan,
I’ve never seen the Ikea but I’ve run across two architectural instruments that might be similar.

The “micro-ellipse” from Altman:

https://mail.altmanltg.com/publicsynergy/docs/BLCatalogue.asp?Catalog=DEFAULT&Reload=1&Country=US&Show=0&Account=&Assortment=505&L1=3&C1=1

and something called a “Gecko” from DHA:
https://www.dhalighting.com/support/literature/projcat.pdf

The Gecko may not be available in the US since I’ve never seen it’s price listed in Dollars.

I’ve seen the altman used and it will work well if, as you say, the the light level is low and well controlled.

-joe

[Joe Dupont]

Hey Shawn,

You’re not alone. This issue just began on my camera.
I’m sorry for your trouble but glad to hear that it’s not just me.

I’m going to try Panasonic tech support to see if they can help.
(Maybe Jan can chime in as well?)

Keep us updated.

Regards,
-joe

[Joe Dupont]

Thanks everybody,

I appreciate the input.

No hands or cables touching the rockers. No third-party controllers. No remote near.
It clears up briefly if the camera is powered down for a while but starts again after a few zooms.

Sadly, it seems that I am not engaging some hidden feature but, rather, the damn thing’s broke.

[Joe Dupont]

Jan,

Thank you (once again) for your help!

Whatever Panasonic’s paying you, it isn’t enough.

Cheers,

-joe

[Joe Dupont]

Tried another mouse?

The Apple mouse that shipped with the some G4s is prone to develop a short in its cable, where it connects to body of the mouse.

This makes them prone to “freezing” and other erratic behavior.