Canon makes a good Lanc controller that allows
you to lock in one zoom speed (of several),
including a very slow zoom rate - about $180...

On Sun, 21 Oct 2001 18:40:12 -0700, "nappy" wrote:
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>perhaps a LANC zoom controller?

>"Frank M." wrote in message
>news:3BD37678.A5C6FA9D@home.com...
>> I'm having a lot of trouble maintaining a moderate zoom speed,
>> especially shooting on the shoulder or with a mono pod. I understand
>> that the XL1S has a way to set the toggle to just two user selectable
>> speeds. Is this true?? And can the XL1 be retrofitted for this?? Your
>> answers would be appreciated. Thanks, Frank, NJ, USA