Hello
is the firewire on the FX1, 4 pin or 6

Joe

Best of my knowledge, all cameras use the 4 fire version. Size matters! :)

Mike

Hi Mike
i don't think the 4 pin generates any power other than signal
i know on my computer its 6 pin, on my deck it is 4 pin
i could pull out the firewire with power on the deck nothing would happen
it did not hurt it at all, not that i make a habit of doing this
My Jvc 110 the firewire port is 6 pin


thanks
Joe

Hearing only your side of the story, it sounds fishy. I would not do anything. You have no way of knowing if his port shorted out the FX1, hence, his problems in the past. I have heard of this happening more than once and had it happen to me on a $30,000 deck! The problem is on his end, either software (easy fix) or hardware (could be an easy fix unless he fried the port).

Will another camera see it? If not, port is fried and I suspect it is something on his system doing it. Not your fault at all.



ash =o)

I had a lower end dv camcorder for transferring my sd footage to the computer and it worked solidly for years, but one day I plugged one end into the camera and passed the other by my tv monitor on my way to the computer and needless to say the shock fried the firewire input on the camera. My mistake and just being careless. I wouldn't pay the repairs especially if your sure it was in working order. Also you have sold here many times before so your reputation is pretty solid.

The four wire is not powered, but that does not mean you can't damage the circuit board in the camera. Just ask many Sony owners who have found out the hard way. Cameras should be powered down first.

Mike

My iMac blew out the firewire port on my external hard drive case last week. I left the case connected to the computer all the time. I always power on the computer first, then the case. One day, it just stopped working upon power-up. I can confirm that the firewire port is dead because it still works with USB.

I'm not sure when the spike is happening. Is it most dangerous during power-on of the computer? If that's the case, shouldn't the procedure be: 1) power-on computer, 2) connect device, 3) power on device? I always thought you should have the device connected first before powering the computer, then finally the device.

Anyways, this is a bit off topic, but I hope for Michael's sake that this is just a hardware/software configuration issue (since the buyer seems to be asking fairly basic questions regarding connectivity).

I'm not certain, but I think a contributing factor to blown firewire ports on the FX1/Z1 has to do with the cameras being plugged into the AC adaptor at the time the firewire cable is plugged/unplugged.

All I know is that I hot plugged my Z1 many times with no problems. But I never run my camera on AC line power; I always run on battery power. After reading reports of blown ports around here I started making sure the camera was turned off when connecting/disconnecting, but the computer is always turned on.

Hmm... just thinking out loud... I'd be inclined to have him ship the camera back and refund his money.

FS: Sony HVR-M10U
 

For sale excellent condition:
See Picures here: http://gallery.mac.com/stephencahill#100016

$2100.00
PayPal, US shipment only
PM if interested.

LOW Hrs:

HRS:
Operation: 23x10H
Drum: 3x10H
Tape Run: 3x10H
Threading: 17x10H


All the DV Based Formats
The Sony HVR-M10U is the companion HDV player and recorder deck for the HVR-Z1U mini high-definition camcorder. The deck has the same down-conversion capabilities as the camcorder allowing recorded HDTV video to be viewed on a standard TV or video monitor. The video can also be recorded on most any standard definition VCR. A 3.5-inch LCD monitor is built into the front panel of the deck. This deck has the capability of playing and recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. It can only accept the small Mini DV cassette.

Time Code Ready for Your Non-Linear System
The HDV format incorporates time code into its bit stream flow. Like larger VTRs time code can be switched among REC RUN, FREE RUN, RE-GEN, and USER BITS. HDV when input via Fire Wire transfers time code along with the video. In addition the deck in compatible with LANC control protocol.

NTSC and PAL
You may work on projects anyplace in the world, well almost, because Sony equips the HVR-M10U with both NTSC and PAL system compatibility. Because the deck has down-conversion circuitry, you may output a HDV signal to either or both NTSC and PAL systems.

Indoors, Outdoors or Anywhere Your Shoot Takes Yo
Sony has designed the HDV deck to be used with the AC adapter which is included in the box when you purchase. The machine may also be powered via "L" batteries so you are not tied to a AC power source with a really long extension cord.

Control L for Remote Operation
You may use the HVR-M10U with your existing Control L (LANC) equipment. Simple linear edits or forward/reverse scrolling for Time Code logging can be controlled locally with the LANC gear.

PayPal, US shipment only

Thanks everyone for the input, I think I will have him send it back and see what I could find. Spoke with him today, it was a great conversation, he is leaving it in my court. We both want to do what is right and fair and I firmly believe we will work this out with no problems. Thanks again.

Mike

Mike,
My Fx1 had a similar firewire failure right after I bought it. I bought it new, but since it wasn't an "authorized sony dealer'', sony wouldn't cover it! $500 later I got back my working FX1. A year later, the tape transport failed. $500 later (magic number?) I got back my FX1 in good working condition. The fire wire was fine for a week when I first bought it, and then failed. Yours could possibly have the same problem.
I posted about this here a little over a year ago, and heard from a few other guys who had the sme problem....
At least you're trying to do the right thing. The scum I bought it from wouldn't even reimburse me a penny.
Good luck.
Bruce S. yarock
www.yarock.com

Thanks Bruce.

Mike

Everything is sold except...
 

The NRG Campak 12V Rechargeable Video Light Battery

Make me an offer by 5pm Sunday 12/09/07 or I will have to eBay it! Any reasonable offer will be taken into consideration. Photos of the NRG Campak are right here:
http://platinum-video.com//web/conte...e/IMG_0683.jpg
http://platinum-video.com//web/conte...e/IMG_0684.jpg
http://platinum-video.com//web/conte...e/IMG_0685.jpg

This video light battery is in perfect condition and was only used maybe 5 times. It is the NRG Campak 12V Model #91201, it has a cigarette lighter connector and comes with the original charger. It is a great battery pack. It will be shipped in the original box.
Manufacturer’s Link:
http://www.nrgresearch.com/campak.htm

WTB Canon HV20
 

I've seen a few of these come and go on the forum lately, but always missed my chance.

I'm looking for a Canon HV20.

Anyone...anyone?

Thanks,

Vence

Vence,

I know you're looking to buy used but B&H has a great deal on these now. You can buy one now with free shipping for $750. Plus, it comes with a $150 B&H gift card. If you are a regular B&H shopper, this is a great deal.

Chris

Chris,

That is a great deal. I hadn't heard about the gift card.
I'm not against buying new - I very well might. But I figured if I could get used for even less, than I would.

Still for sale?

Jeff

In my opinion, it is most important to use battery power, not an AC power supply when capturing / transferring to or from a portable firewire device.

This rule may not apply to all devices/power supplies but it does apply to many.

An ungrounded power supply can build up a undesirable voltage on the chassis of the unit.

When I first got a high end audio device from a very reputable manufacturer, I was testing it using the ungrounded power supply. With my hand on the device, I touched a grounded metal object and got shocked.

I wondered what caused this, so I tested the voltage from the audio unit to ground. It was around 60 volts, which is more than enough to cause damage to some circuits. All points on the chassis and the ground of the BNC connections showed this voltage. I did not test the XLR ground pins.

I called the company. The engineers at the company explained that since the power supply was ungrounded
(it used only two wires, a "+" and a "-", no ground) from the power supply to the unit, a charge would build up on the chassis.

With this knowledge, I have always used battery power when connecting any external device to the unit, this includes microphones, firewire, and all other connections.

I also use a battery when using Firewire on any camera.

FS: (2) Sony PDV-184N DVCAM Tapes, (1) Sony PDV-124N DVCAM Tape - NEW
 

Hi,

I am selling a total of (2) Sony PDV-184N DVCAM tapes, and (1) Sony PDV-124N DVCAM tape.

Buyer will receive a total of three tapes. Tapes are brand new and have never been used.

I would like to get $60.00 shipped to anywhere in the USA for all three tapes. I will also cover the Paypal fees.

Please send me an email if you are interested.

Here are some photos:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...or/dvcam01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...or/dvcam02.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...or/dvcam03.jpg

Thanks,

John

Complete Brevis35 imaging bundle + nikon lenses
 

Complete Brevis 35mm kit includes:

Brevis 35 w/nikon mount
72mm achromat
pelican case
charger
extra spacer ring
METAL RAILS
58mm + HV20 thread adapters.

Nikon 50mm 1.4 lens
Nikon 100mm 2.8 lens series E

Brevis used once, in excellent condition. Lenses are also in great condition. About $1600 invested. $1300OBO. Prefer not to part out. Verified Paypal only please. - I'm saving up for a new steadicam rig:)

Mike Jensen

$600 plus shipping. This is an awesome set of sticks.

I think the FX1's are prone to this "firewire" port issue....my 2nd or 3rd FX1 did that (blew out) on the 1st day I owned it and I returned it to B&H and explained the problem- they gave me store credit and I was happy.....never had a problem with other HDV or miniDV cams- just the FX1 (the FX7 didn't have a problem.)

Even if the buyer sends it back to you- you'll have a dead firewire port FX1- not good!

Make an offer!!!
 

Hey folks. The Christmas budget crunch has set in! Any serious offer will be considered. Seriously...any serious offer. I'd love to sell to someone in the SF Bay area so I could personally deliver the gear. It really is in great shape...not much use and most of its use has been in legal video depositions. I would love to sell everything together, but would be more than willing to break apart (especially the camera and wide angle lens).

Thanks all!

Steve, I have been noticing a trend, are you a MAC user? I am on PC and everyone I know with an FX1 and a PC has never had this problem. I ran searches and have seen an overwhelming amount of MAC owners with the problem, this gentleman also had a MAC. Just wondering.

Mike

Yes I am a Mac user- you're probably onto something there!

Well, the weekend passed and I got lazy :) last chance

There was a gentleman who replaced the firewire part, the part is $45 with shipping, I think I will videotape how I did it and post so others can save some cashola. The gentleman sent me the service manual and the part number, what do I have to lose? Hope it works!


Mike

replied. Thanks Benjamin

FS in AU: Avid Xpress Studio Edit Suite
 

Purchased: 8 November 2006 (comes with a 3 year warranty from Vizcom Australia)
Items:

Avid Xpress Studio Complete with Component Cable (I've recently updated to the newest Xpress Studio software 7.2.2)

Avid Mojo (not SDI) & Digi002 Audio Desk

2 x Samsung 940B 19" LCD Monitors

HP XW4400 Workstation:
Intel Core Duo E6600 2.40GHz Dual Core, 1066MHz FSB
4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SCRAM
500GB 7200rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ hard drive (c:, d:)
16x DVD+/-RW, DL LightScribe
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 (256MB) PCIe card
Intg 4-channel SATA 3.0Gb/s controller with RAID 0,1,10,5
Inth PCIe Broadcom 5751 Netxtreme Gigabit Enet NIC
USB 2.0, 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, Avid Colour Coded Keyboard, mouse, IEEE1394B
RJ-45, audio in, audio out, Mic in, Headphone, mic
OS: Win XP Pro (SP2)
2 x Seagate 750GB 7200rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ hard drives (these are set up as a RAID drive 1.5TB)

Sony HVR-M15P HDV Video Tape Recorder (VTR)

Purchased Price was: AUS$20,658
Selling Price: AUS$11,000

Never had a problem with this machine, the highest quality I shoot at is HDV and it has always work perfect, I edit in HDV then send to Sorrenson Squeeze to Compress for DVD. I purchased 2 x 23" monitors just after I purchased the system, so the 19" Samsung monitors have only been used for a about a month (the 2 x 23" are NOT FOR SALE). I'm willing to get everything removed for the system and get a fresh install of everything from Vizcom. They set up the computer. You can have the receipt for warranty reasons.

Mike would you be willing to sell the extra spacer ring, just don't want to order one and deal with Canada shipping..

Thanks
Mike

The wide angle I was using with my Xh-A1 broke and I need a new one asap. Can you post some footage with it just to check it out how wide it is and how much barrel distortion it has.

FS in AU: barely used DVX100Ae, 4 batteries and Hoya Polariser - accept trades
 

Not sure if there is any interest.

The camera was purchased over a year ago if not longer and has barely been used.

The skinny of it is that I purchased it when I got a contract job with the intention of using it. Things have changed and I have not had a chance to use it, but even more so, I have access much better gear now.

So basically the package is a:

DVX100Ae (PAL)
Hoya polariser
2x Original Panasonic extended batteries
2x DVXUSER batteries

also have a storm case and manfrotto tripod, but am thinking that I will keep it unless there is interest.

I am also interested in getting a DSLR if people would like to trade.

If there is genuine interest I can post pics etc.

Varizoom Lanc Controller FS
 

Varizoom PZ-Pro L Lanc lens controller

Great condition.
Made of cast aluminum
Super smooth zoom speed dial - control zoom in and out with your thumb while simultaneously controlling speed with fore-finger. Great design!
Also has focus controls, tape stop/start, camera on, and data controls for EVF display and such.
This model is for Canon and Sony compatible cameras.

Asking $250 including shipping and Paypal. Here are some pics:

http://www.creativejuicesvideo.com/M..._for_Sale.html

Thanks,
Vence

Ikan V8000HD on camera LCD FS
 

Perfect condition - like brand-new.
This is an excellent true HD on camera LCD monitor.
It comes in original box with hot shoe camera mount, AC adaptor, and remote control.
We have only owned and used this monitor for a few months. It has barely been touched. We have a couple others and just don’t need this one.
This is a very hot product and difficult to find in-stock.
Originally $800
http://www.ikancorp.com/pages/monito...00hd/index.htm

Asking $675 including shipping and Paypal.

Here are some pics:

http://www.creativejuicesvideo.com/M..._for_Sale.html

Thanks,
Vence

How much with shipping & handling?

Everything has been sold.
 

Everything has been sold or moved to eBay. Thanks!!!!!

willing to trade for raid components, steadicam, or any editing componets for final cut or avid.

Sachtler Tripod
 

to all who requested info on this tripod, please re email me, I had a meltdown and lost most of my info, just got back up and running this am. Actually have some different pics.
ed k

tvcam@adelphia.net

Price Reduced...

$1800.00