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C. Michael Fairman · December 11th, 2003, 08:37 PM

Howdy,

I am a photojournalist (recovering photographer gone video) and I just purchased a VX2100 (plus) to do documentaries during travels throughout the 3rd world. Any concerns or "heads up" about common problems/fixes with Sony cams would be most useful. I recently discovered this site, and it has already proven extremely useful.

Thanks,

C. "Munch" Fairman

Rob Lohman · December 12th, 2003, 04:51 AM

I think the older model (VX2000) had some audio issues, but
I'm not sure if the later versions of that model still had it.

Did you try searching on "VX2000 problem" here? I haven't
heard much about the VX2100 yet.

Frank Granovski · December 12th, 2003, 06:04 AM

The VX2100 is an already great VX2000 made better. The VX2100 is too new of a cam, so no issues have been reported yet, as far as I know.

David Hurdon · December 12th, 2003, 07:28 AM

It sounds like you have some great video ahead of you. One of the annoying "features" of the camera (I have the 2000) is its habit of going into standby after five (?) minutes of inactivity. For months I used the thumb switch to off then on until I read in the BBC training material that tapping the still photo shutter button would bring it out of standby. It does, and what a godsend.

David Hurdon

C. Michael Fairman · December 12th, 2003, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the tips! (I checked out the BBC site... good call).

I received my 2100 today and I think I'm going to have fun. I had been leaning towards a GL-2, opting for the VX2100 at the last minute (several reasons, low-light, durability and not silver/white!). Anyway, I don't expect any problems, but all gear tends to have one/two bugs to adapt and overcome. Sounds like there isn't too much to worry about.

Happy shooting,

Mike Fairman

December 11th, 2003, 08:37 PM	#1
C. Michael Fairman Tourist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4	Any concerns with Sony cams? Howdy, I am a photojournalist (recovering photographer gone video) and I just purchased a VX2100 (plus) to do documentaries during travels throughout the 3rd world. Any concerns or "heads up" about common problems/fixes with Sony cams would be most useful. I recently discovered this site, and it has already proven extremely useful. Thanks, C. "Munch" Fairman

December 12th, 2003, 04:51 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I think the older model (VX2000) had some audio issues, but I'm not sure if the later versions of that model still had it. Did you try searching on "VX2000 problem" here? I haven't heard much about the VX2100 yet. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 12th, 2003, 07:28 AM	#4
David Hurdon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 484	It sounds like you have some great video ahead of you. One of the annoying "features" of the camera (I have the 2000) is its habit of going into standby after five (?) minutes of inactivity. For months I used the thumb switch to off then on until I read in the BBC training material that tapping the still photo shutter button would bring it out of standby. It does, and what a godsend. David Hurdon __________________ Site:http://www.faceliftmarketing.ca Blog:http://www.websitevideo.blogspot.com

December 12th, 2003, 06:04 AM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The VX2100 is an already great VX2000 made better. The VX2100 is too new of a cam, so no issues have been reported yet, as far as I know.

December 12th, 2003, 09:27 PM	#5
C. Michael Fairman Tourist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4	Thanks for the tips! (I checked out the BBC site... good call). I received my 2100 today and I think I'm going to have fun. I had been leaning towards a GL-2, opting for the VX2100 at the last minute (several reasons, low-light, durability and not silver/white!). Anyway, I don't expect any problems, but all gear tends to have one/two bugs to adapt and overcome. Sounds like there isn't too much to worry about. Happy shooting, Mike Fairman