Sony Repair

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David Spodak

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May 3, 2008, 7:59:37 PM5/3/08

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Hi

Would like to learn more about the refurbishing option.

Thanks
David

Stan Blair

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May 3, 2008, 9:00:48 PM5/3/08

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I called Sony Pro Tech Support at (866) 766-9272 and arranged to send them
my camera. I had a UPS Store professionally pack it and ship it, (I wanted
them to open that package and say, "Dude, this guy would never drop his
camera!") insured it for replacement cost (new PD170 from B&H is about
$2700). Sony Service in Teaneck NJ determined that it was not damaged from
being dropped (whew!) and told me they would fix it up and send it back.

I paid $609.50 including return shipping and it is just like new. They
replaced the power switch but they fixed at least a couple of other things -
new drum and now no hum in the audio which I had been dealing with for
several years. This is quite a good program according to me!

I think that there is a flat-rate repair deal for just about every piece of
Sony gear. There is a different place to call for Pro & Pro-sumer. If you
call the wrong one, they will give you the right number.

STAN

David Glassman

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May 4, 2008, 7:30:21 AM5/4/08

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Which is the preferred camera, the Canon HV 20 or 30 for over all use. Which website have the best support and lowest prices. Does everyone still prefer tape? Thanks in advance, David M Glassman

On May 3, 2008, at 5:54 PM, René Borroto wrote:

If anyone is shooting with a small camcorder like the Canon HV20/30, check out this guy's gadget. It's a $200 35mm lens adapter that allows you to use standard 35mm lenses on small camcorders. Another factor to consider is that the images you get resemble those possible with a much larger CCD/CMOS sensor, such as that found in the RED camera, or a Sony F900. The depth of field is much narrower, giving you a great high-end look, with an HDV camcorder. BTW, I saw the HV30 for $409 bucks from a couple of web stores. Geeeezzzzzz. I'm not saying your video will look the same as something from a F900 or RED, but ya know..... There are caveats. The image is recorded flipped; inverted by 180 degrees. You have to flip it back to normal in post, or get an adapter that flips the image optically (expensive).

Here's a link to a discussion forum that has the info.

http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=2825

I think this gadget is very cool and cheap. There are others from companies like Red Rock Micro, or Letus, but they cost over $1,000. If cheap is what you need, with good quality video, this looks amazing. If anyone is already using one of these adapters, maybe you can share your experience with the group. I know many are looking to shoot 24p video with a film-like depth of field.

René Borroto
Senior Editor
Multivision Video & Film
305-662-6011
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René Borroto

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May 4, 2008, 9:48:59 AM5/4/08

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The HV 20 and 30 are practically identical. The main difference is that the HV30 is capable of recording in 30p mode and the HV 20 is not. I have no experience with flash/hard disk storage vs tape, so I cannot comment on that. Conceptually, however, I like the idea of a "file transfer" rather than real-time capturing. On the downside, backing up will consume time/hardware later, whereas tape is already your backup and requires no extra effort after the project is shot/edited/delivered.

René Borroto

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Tim Baker

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May 5, 2008, 8:38:34 AM5/5/08

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My two cents again.

I am running from tape as fast as I can. I have had it with it personally.

But there are issues and it will be awhile before I can totally wean myself from it . The hassle that some have had downloading P2, etc.. The main issue that I have had is that the HDrive systems are far from perfected.

I have the Nnovia QC Deck for HDV and it is awesome…when it works. It is pretty much bang on when shooting SD, but not highdef. A lot of glitching so I always roll tape as backup for the time being. Then you also have the issue of the file conversion…a lot of HDrive recorders record a .m2t file or similar that you then have to convert via Mpegstreamclip or similar and add a step to your workflow.

If you go solid state or Hdrive recording…do your homework. It can definitely speed up workflow, but for now roll a tape for backup, as well. I have had several instances where the Hdrive system just recorded a still for the length of a shot or simply did not take the trigger from camera and did not even record the shot. I had my tape to go to for missing material.

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From: SoFla...@googlegroups.com [mailto:SoFla...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of René Borroto
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Subject: [SoFlaFCPUG] Re: 35mm lens adapter for small camcorders

The HV 20 and 30 are practically identical. The main difference is that the HV30 is capable of recording in 30p mode and the HV 20 is not. I have no experience with flash/hard disk storage vs tape, so I cannot comment on that. Conceptually, however, I like the idea of a "file transfer" rather than real-time capturing. On the downside, backing up will consume time/hardware later, whereas tape is already your backup and requires no extra effort after the project is shot/edited/delivered.

Ren頂orroto

Senior Editor

Multivision Video & Film

http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=2825

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On May 4, 2008, at 7:30 AM, David Glassman wrote:

Which is the preferred camera, the Canon HV 20 or 30 for over all use. Which website have the best support and lowest prices. Does everyone still prefer tape? Thanks in advance, David M Glassman

On May 3, 2008, at 5:54 PM, Ren頂orroto wrote:

If anyone is shooting with a small camcorder like the Canon HV20/30, check out this guy's gadget. It's a $200 35mm lens adapter that allows you to use standard 35mm lenses on small camcorders. Another factor to consider is that the images you get resemble those possible with a much larger CCD/CMOS sensor, such as that found in the RED camera, or a Sony F900. The depth of field is much narrower, giving you a great high-end look, with an HDV camcorder. BTW, I saw the HV30 for $409 bucks from a couple of web stores. Geeeezzzzzz. I'm not saying your video will look the same as something from a F900 or RED, but ya know..... There are caveats. The image is recorded flipped; inverted by 180 degrees. You have to flip it back to normal in post, or get an adapter that flips the image optically (expensive).

Here's a link to a discussion forum that has the info.

I think this gadget is very cool and cheap. There are others from companies like Red Rock Micro, or Letus, but they cost over $1,000. If cheap is what you need, with good quality video, this looks amazing. If anyone is already using one of these adapters, maybe you can share your experience with the group. I know many are looking to shoot 24p video with a film-like depth of field.

Ren頂orroto

Senior Editor

Multivision Video & Film