How do I remove the FX1 lens assmebly? at DVinfo.net

Paul Cascio · June 21st, 2009, 07:50 AM

I downloaded a Level 2 repair manual, but what I'm not clear on is if I have to remove almost everything on this camera before removing the lens assmebly, or if I can get right to it?

I've discovered that I have a camera with dirt inside the lens. I can't afford the $1000 that Sony wants to clean it.

Dirk Pel · June 21st, 2009, 02:20 PM

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Warren Kawamoto · June 21st, 2009, 02:22 PM

I don't think you can successfully take apart and put together a lens assembly without calibration and alignment equipment. Taking apart camera components is one thing, but getting inside the lens assembly is a whole different story.

Paul Cascio · June 24th, 2009, 12:56 PM

I thought I had seen a thread about removing and cleaning the lens, but I couldn't find it. Anyone know for certain if it's possible?

Pete Cofrancesco · June 24th, 2009, 01:21 PM

One thing I do know from personal experience, it is very difficult taking apart these cameras and even more difficult to putting them back together. I strongly recommend not doing it. I once successfully replaced the head phone jack on my VX2000. As I was putting it back together 1 screw fell into the lens area. I could never fully disassemble the camera to get at it. As a result the camera no longer works. Lesson learned.

I highly doubt dust in or on the lens would be visible in your video.

Boyd Ostroff · June 25th, 2009, 01:41 PM

Don't do it! Instead of a camera with dirt inside the lens, you will have a dead camera. Even if you send it to Sony, they will replace the whole lens module (based on reports from others with similar problems).

June 21st, 2009, 07:50 AM	#1
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	How do I remove the FX1 lens assmebly? I downloaded a Level 2 repair manual, but what I'm not clear on is if I have to remove almost everything on this camera before removing the lens assmebly, or if I can get right to it? I've discovered that I have a camera with dirt inside the lens. I can't afford the $1000 that Sony wants to clean it. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

June 24th, 2009, 12:56 PM	#4
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	I thought I had seen a thread about removing and cleaning the lens, but I couldn't find it. Anyone know for certain if it's possible? __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

June 21st, 2009, 02:20 PM	#2
Dirk Pel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Karlsruhe Germany Posts: 42	Perhaps this photos can help you! SONY HDR-FX1 Camcorder Service Dirk Pel

June 21st, 2009, 02:22 PM	#3
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	I don't think you can successfully take apart and put together a lens assembly without calibration and alignment equipment. Taking apart camera components is one thing, but getting inside the lens assembly is a whole different story.

June 24th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#5
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,995	One thing I do know from personal experience, it is very difficult taking apart these cameras and even more difficult to putting them back together. I strongly recommend not doing it. I once successfully replaced the head phone jack on my VX2000. As I was putting it back together 1 screw fell into the lens area. I could never fully disassemble the camera to get at it. As a result the camera no longer works. Lesson learned. I highly doubt dust in or on the lens would be visible in your video.

June 25th, 2009, 01:41 PM	#6
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Don't do it! Instead of a camera with dirt inside the lens, you will have a dead camera. Even if you send it to Sony, they will replace the whole lens module (based on reports from others with similar problems).