VX1000 -- various topics

Jeff Toogood · October 14th, 2005, 05:03 AM

I've experienced something similiar with my PD170 & VX2000. For whatever reason, under the same situations and set at the same lens aperture, my VX2000 just has more of a "punch" to it than my PD170.
There is nothing wrong with the picture of my PD170 and by itself it looks great, just in a side by side comparison, it looks a little neutral and less "punchy" if that makes sense to you guys.

Alex Bruce · November 6th, 2005, 12:45 AM

I was wondering before I decide to buy a VX1000 (I'm looking if anyone is selling) if the Audio Technica AT897 will work with this camera. I had heard that it wouldn't but I don't see why not. Any help on the subject is much appreciated, thanks.

Allen Danze · December 11th, 2005, 09:04 PM

vx1000 is hands-down better in any well-lit outdoor situation. It's also a lot easier to get proper looking colors on the 1000, whereas it requires more fiddling around with on the 2000/2100.

Mike Rehmus · December 11th, 2005, 09:12 PM

I cannot agree with you there, Allen. At best it is equal to my PD150.

David Nelson · December 26th, 2005, 07:15 PM

Not my video but found it, thought you might get a kick out of it
a tear down ribbon replacement video.

http://media.putfile.com/vx1000_tear...on_replacement

Kip Ross · January 8th, 2007, 04:09 PM

I have a Sony DCR VX1000 and would like to know how to obtain the record drum part number and a resource to purchase said item, new. I've googled until my eyes glazed over, to no avail.

The recorded image is snowy with many, many pixel flakes.

I'm not an engineer, nor do I play one on TV. I'd love to replace the drum myself, as I've already had the camera apart and put back together successfully.

Any advise is MOST appreciated.

Thanks,

Kip Ross

Duane Burleson · January 8th, 2007, 05:02 PM

Go here http://www.partstore.com/ModelNumber...ufacturerID=76 and enter dcr-vx1000, enter drum in the next page. It's $194.11.

Cheers,
Duane

Kip Ross · January 9th, 2007, 07:16 AM

Thanks, Duane!

J. Stephen McDonald · January 20th, 2007, 04:29 AM

The record drum is just one part of many that are involved in the process. The recording and playback heads are the most likely parts to need replacing and the drum itself might not be faulty. Replacing and adjusting them is not something you can do at home, without the proper tools, test equipment and experience. You might be wasting money to buy a new drum. Better to take it to an authorized Sony repair shop and have a diagnosis made, before buying any parts.

October 14th, 2005, 05:03 AM	#76
Jeff Toogood Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Thomas, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 428	I've experienced something similiar with my PD170 & VX2000. For whatever reason, under the same situations and set at the same lens aperture, my VX2000 just has more of a "punch" to it than my PD170. There is nothing wrong with the picture of my PD170 and by itself it looks great, just in a side by side comparison, it looks a little neutral and less "punchy" if that makes sense to you guys. __________________ Toogood Studios

November 6th, 2005, 12:45 AM	#77
Alex Bruce New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15	Mics and the VX1000 I was wondering before I decide to buy a VX1000 (I'm looking if anyone is selling) if the Audio Technica AT897 will work with this camera. I had heard that it wouldn't but I don't see why not. Any help on the subject is much appreciated, thanks.

December 11th, 2005, 09:12 PM	#79
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I cannot agree with you there, Allen. At best it is equal to my PD150. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

December 26th, 2005, 07:15 PM	#80
David Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 73	Found a quick repair vid for your vx1000 Not my video but found it, thought you might get a kick out of it a tear down ribbon replacement video. http://media.putfile.com/vx1000_tear...on_replacement

January 8th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#81
Kip Ross Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stowe Vermont Posts: 2	Sony DCR VX1000 record drum I have a Sony DCR VX1000 and would like to know how to obtain the record drum part number and a resource to purchase said item, new. I've googled until my eyes glazed over, to no avail. The recorded image is snowy with many, many pixel flakes. I'm not an engineer, nor do I play one on TV. I'd love to replace the drum myself, as I've already had the camera apart and put back together successfully. Any advise is MOST appreciated. Thanks, Kip Ross

December 11th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#78
Allen Danze New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 11	vx1000 is hands-down better in any well-lit outdoor situation. It's also a lot easier to get proper looking colors on the 1000, whereas it requires more fiddling around with on the 2000/2100.

January 8th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#82
Duane Burleson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan Posts: 105	Go here http://www.partstore.com/ModelNumber...ufacturerID=76 and enter dcr-vx1000, enter drum in the next page. It's $194.11. Cheers, Duane

January 9th, 2007, 07:16 AM	#83
Kip Ross Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stowe Vermont Posts: 2	Drum Thanks, Duane!

January 20th, 2007, 04:29 AM	#84
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	Probably More Than Just the Drum The record drum is just one part of many that are involved in the process. The recording and playback heads are the most likely parts to need replacing and the drum itself might not be faulty. Replacing and adjusting them is not something you can do at home, without the proper tools, test equipment and experience. You might be wasting money to buy a new drum. Better to take it to an authorized Sony repair shop and have a diagnosis made, before buying any parts. __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos