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Routine camera maintenance...

 
 


X-Judy_Handleyf
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Jun 16, 2003, 11:18 AM

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My first VX2000 is about 1 year old now. I'm starting to think about what I need to do for regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
Does anyone have a "plan" that they would care to share?
Do you send it in to be professionally cleaned?
Do you do the cleaning yourself?
Any input you have would be appreciated.
Judy


X-Doug_Graham
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Jun 16, 2003, 11:27 AM

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If you have an extended warranty with Sony (Sony PartnerShip), then sending it in for an annual checkup is a good idea.
Otherwise, I take the view, "if it ain't broken, don't fix it." About every 25 hours of use, I'll inspect my tape transport mechanism, and clean the capstan and rollers if I see any deposits. If I do that, I'll also run a head cleaning tape for five seconds. Finally, I'll gently blow out the compartment with compressed air, and clean the lens filter, viewfinder, and LCD screen. I'll also check the tightness of all external screws, especially the ones that hold in the tripod plate mount.
Regards,
Doug Graham


X-Jim_Edds
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Jun 16, 2003, 6:40 PM

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My philosophy with Sony products now is keep it until it breaks. Then buy a new one. Forget trying to get it repaired. I've had a GVD-900 I've been trying to fix since April 15. It came back again today from Sony and still doesn't work properly.
I agree with Doug in that if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you send in a good camera to Sony for professional cleaning they will clean it alright (your wallet) and you also run the risk that it may not run properly when you get it back.