Replacing a DVX100B lens?

[Tobus]

Is there any way to actually replace a DVX100B's internal lens? We have two DVX's, one of which stopped working, and the other has a scratch on its lens.

Maybe this is insane, but I'd like to put the clean lens in the working camera. Has anyone done this?

Amen,
Toby

 

[Fliques Osman]

Hey,

If the warranty is expired, you can do it yourself, if you know how, but I wouldn't advise it.

To replace a lens, Panasonic Service Center charges two hours for labor, so they'll charge you around 300.00 (150 per hour).

Call them up and ask them what's involved in changing the lens. I think after you change the lens you have to refous and realign the lens and you need special tools for it. Again, this is what I've been told, I could be wrong. The best thing to do is call them up and try to get a pansonic tech on the phone.

All the best.