I'll admit that I'm not using professional equipment, but I would love
to be able to make that zoom modification someone was just talking
about.  I have just a standard, full-size VHS camcorder.  Could I crack
it open and patch into the zoom controls?  Here's what I was thinking
(I've already had it apart once just to look):  splice into the circuits
that affect the finger controls.  Put a 3-pin XLR or equiv. connector on
the outside of the case.  Then, have a momentary switch on the tripod
handle (two, actually) to control tele/wide.  Is this the proper line of
thought?  Also, can I make it variable speed perchance?  Finally, how
difficult is it to make external controls for the focus?
Thanks for any help!
BJ McKinney
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