As it was mentioned previously – if it works, don’t touch back focus. I had this camera for 6 years. (Just sold it few weeks ago – time to adapt to HDV & HD) DV500 was a first professional DV camera with broadcast features. Everything (buttons and switchers)was placed where broadcast cameraman would expect it to be. There is no auto focus on broadcast lenses. I had it upgraded to a Canon 20X lens and VF to a bigger and better one
with a higher resolution in order to see a better and sharper picture. I think you have to get use to use your fingers while shooting and memorize to which direction to twist focus and iris rings.
Good luck
I’m not obsessed…I’m detail – oriented