Hours on heads

[senseid]

Hi, What would be considered a lot of hours on a dvx100? I'm checking some cameras on Ebay, and some are listed in the 300 hrs range. is that too much

Thanks:happy:

 

[ManiaTV]

No way, all of ours are in the 400 to 500 range and still going strong! Not that I know when they die, but I'm trying to channel the honda longevity gods.

 

[ministersin]

The manual indicates around 1000 hours for head replacement. This of course depends on treatment of the machine. The big questions would be have you re-used tapes in it. Switched tape brands often, used in a smoky or dusty environment, etc.
For instance, a camera with 600 hours which was babied by a studio user with the same tape brands, etc. And never used a deck (i.e. shuttling) will probably be in better condition that one that has been used to film heavy metal bands every Wednesday night in a smoky bar that has only 300 hours.