Handy35 v5 Problems

[manorch]

I own an hv40, and I just received my Handy35 v5+ in the mail yesterday, and so far, the footage looks great. I've noticed, though, some possible problems; I'm just not sure if they're normal or something to worry about.

First off, when all the way zoomed out using the Camera's zoom, the image on the ground glass looks a bit off center (picture attached). When recording, i must zoom in pretty far until the image is in full screen, and i am worried I am cropping a lot of my image.

Secondly, (This is hopefully normal), I am not 100% sure that the ground glass is spinning. When focused on the glass, with the Handy35 off, I do see imperfections, but when I turn the motor on, I see no change in the image.

Thank you for helping

[rhervag]

i see a noticeable difference in luminosity when my v3 starts spinning, picture gets clearer.
it is normal to zoom about 30% to get rid of vignetting. depends on your lens too.

[antman]

Did you put in batteries?, did you turn up the motor speed?, did you press the little grey button to boost speed? did you contact handy35?

[manorch]

It's spinning now... my bad, i can see the difference. As for the vignetting, I guess i'll have to adapt to less room... or get a wide angle SLR lens...