I'm screwed!

[Lake Films]

Need help. See, never let anyone handle your DVX except you! I let someone screw a wireless sennheiser mic holder to my tripod plate, he turned it too much and there was a small snap sound. Come to find out the 2 small back screws that hold the tripod plate seem stripped. Anyone have this problem and know how to remedy it? New screws? I was thinking of 'cementing' them into place so I can use the camera. Help!

 

[andybiz_2005]

Cementing with what. I my opinion, even the toughest "cement" will not hold the camera to the tripod plate due to prolonged handling of the camera & wear & tear. Better get a replacement screw of some sort that fits with the thread on the underside of your camera. I think that would be the safest & most secure.

By cementing, you could ruin the surface of the DVX due to the chemicals, & worse void any warranty on your DVX.

 

[Lake Films]

Good point. Any idea where to get the screws and maybe even a replacement plate?

 

[HorseFilms]

You can order them from Panasonic, or you can try contacting Spec-Comm and see if he can help you out:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/member.php?find=lastposter&t=65828

 

[Lake Films]

Can always count on the horse man!! Thanks.

 

[HorseFilms]

Anything for a scary clown. :thumbsup:

 

[Lake Films]

Horse, do you have the Panasonic contact info and who to contact regarding issues like this? Is there someone here on the board?

 

[HorseFilms]

This thread should help you out:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=63726&highlight=base+plate