broken screw mount
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skratchiechan
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Re: broken screw mount
damn G sorry to hear that...
i made my self a ghetto steadycam and i was really really cautious about taht... iver heard the tripod mounting is very sensitive
damn G sorry to hear that...
i made my self a ghetto steadycam and i was really really cautious about taht... iver heard the tripod mounting is very sensitive
darmanb
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Re: broken screw mount
And I thought that's the "hardest to break" part of camcorder!
Can anyone suggest what's best (better): to keep the quick release plate on DVX all the time or to remove it after each use?
Also, can the screw mount on DVX be easily removed and possibly replaced or it really has to go to authorized dealer/repair (since it's not a complicated electronic part of the cam.)?
A lot of mechanical shops can make such things easily.
Just wandering...
And I thought that's the "hardest to break" part of camcorder!
Can anyone suggest what's best (better): to keep the quick release plate on DVX all the time or to remove it after each use?
Also, can the screw mount on DVX be easily removed and possibly replaced or it really has to go to authorized dealer/repair (since it's not a complicated electronic part of the cam.)?
A lot of mechanical shops can make such things easily.
Just wandering...
PanasonicNZ
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Re: broken screw mount
It's a straightforward and easy procedure. Go to a service centre, it's a few minutes job.
It's a straightforward and easy procedure. Go to a service centre, it's a few minutes job.
Re: broken screw mount
Panasonic was VERY FAST in replying to me:
The tripod mount metal plate can be purchased from the Panasonic Parts Center at 800-833-9626.
The P/N is: VMD3345.
Or you can contact one of the following Panasonic Authorized Service Centers to arrange for replacement of the part:
Name Address City State Zip Phone Distance in Miles
VTR SERVICE 3169 BARBARA COURT HOLLYWOOD CA 90068 (323) 851-9700 7
DIGITRON ELECTRONICS 7801 E. TELEGRAPH ROAD MONTEBELLO CA 90640 (323) 887-0777 8
Regards,
Panasonic Technical Support
EDIT: Only $11.00 as well.
Panasonic was VERY FAST in replying to me:
The tripod mount metal plate can be purchased from the Panasonic Parts Center at 800-833-9626.
The P/N is: VMD3345.
Or you can contact one of the following Panasonic Authorized Service Centers to arrange for replacement of the part:
Name Address City State Zip Phone Distance in Miles
VTR SERVICE 3169 BARBARA COURT HOLLYWOOD CA 90068 (323) 851-9700 7
DIGITRON ELECTRONICS 7801 E. TELEGRAPH ROAD MONTEBELLO CA 90640 (323) 887-0777 8
Regards,
Panasonic Technical Support
EDIT: Only $11.00 as well.
Re: broken screw mount
I broke mine as well about 9 months ago rigging the 100A to a car mount for a commercial job. I think it's designed to crack/split instead of allowing the bolt to go into the electronics of the camera.
Nothing you can do with broken threads. I ended up sending the camera for service in LA and got it back in about 3 weeks (ouch). I would order the part but installing it yourself would not be easy. I don't think you can access that area of the camera without opening up the camera itself- which isn't advised.
I would order the part and then take it to service together. From what I found out it took 3 weeks to order the part but only a short time to do the service and send it back to me. So, at least you can use the camera while your waiting for the part to arrive.
Best of luck...
I broke mine as well about 9 months ago rigging the 100A to a car mount for a commercial job. I think it's designed to crack/split instead of allowing the bolt to go into the electronics of the camera.
Nothing you can do with broken threads. I ended up sending the camera for service in LA and got it back in about 3 weeks (ouch). I would order the part but installing it yourself would not be easy. I don't think you can access that area of the camera without opening up the camera itself- which isn't advised.
I would order the part and then take it to service together. From what I found out it took 3 weeks to order the part but only a short time to do the service and send it back to me. So, at least you can use the camera while your waiting for the part to arrive.
Best of luck...