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Sandeep Raichur · March 11th, 2004, 11:52 AM

Hello all,

I recently purchased a VX-2100 and am deciding on some extra batteries, a UV filter and a tripod.

1. Which is a good Brand of UV filter?

2. I've read some posts on batteries, and a recent post on 'camcorderinfo.com' mentioned an aftermarket battery posted on the following link. Brand is 'Amstron'

http://www.atbatt.com/getItem.cfm?ItemID=188&AffID=20020115D5981Y090204

Has anyone here used this battery? The user on the other forum said he did use it on his VX-2100 and it works.

Also in general do aftermarket batteries wear out faster than sony? Or develop memory quickly?

3. The sony vct-870 rm tripod. How good is it?
Would you guys reccomend it?
I already have a bogen 3011 tripod for my film camera. Would i be better of buying a fluid head for this instead? The bogen is very heavy though.

Thanks

Greg Wolfinger · March 11th, 2004, 12:17 PM

+ i bought a b+w uv haze filter for my vx2100 and i love it.

+ i bought the sony np-f750 (brand new still in sealed blister pack) off of ebay from a guy in hong kong for $40 including shipping. he sent it right away and it was packed nice and clean registered mail. i think his ebay name is thebattery or something like that.

- i don't know much about which tripods are good so i can't help you there.

-greg

Joe Gioielli · March 11th, 2004, 12:19 PM

I don't know about the filter, but as for the tripod, look in the local photo shops. I found some great bargins at the local family shop.

Steve LaClair · March 12th, 2004, 12:09 PM

I've heard of a lot of problems with people using generic batteries in their vx2100's so I just took the plunge and bought a np-f750 full charge on it I think is over 400 min, i forgot but it is more than enough to last me.

George Ellis · March 12th, 2004, 02:33 PM

Batteries - I would buy Sony's. I cannot say one way or the other, but there have been issues in the cell phone world with 3rd party lithium batteries exploding and catching fire. SO, I would stick with the big Sony.

Tripods - hearsay is that the Sony tripods on their site are not so hot. I would consider a 3011 with a 501 Fluid Head. Yes, it will weigh about 10 lbs, but it will tilt and pan like silk. Even with that weight, I do have to finger the base at times to not tip. The weight only is bad carrying it. :) If you have a few hundred extra dollars laying around, you can get one of the composite ones that are really light. :)

I, and I am not an expert, use Tiffen and Crystal Optics filters.

Jay Butler · March 13th, 2004, 02:40 AM

What about good mics and whatnot?

Sandeep, I live in Washington also, if you ever want to get together and create something give me a email...

Alan Christensen · March 14th, 2004, 01:07 AM

I have some generic batteries that work fine on my VX-2000. They definitely do not work with my VX-2100. The 2100 recognizes that they aren't Sony batteries and shuts down with a message that you must use Sony batteries. I wouldn't take a chance with a non-Sony battery unless you had a way to verify that it works beforehand.

Forest Hayes · March 14th, 2004, 01:30 AM

I bought the VSO-F960 H Amstron from ATBATT.COM and it works just fine in my new VX2100. Lasts forever. It's around $60.

Mark Goodsell · March 15th, 2004, 06:51 PM

Why mess with an aftermarket battery when you can buy a new Sony on Ebay for about 1/2 price of new? I've bought several off there and never gotten a lemon.

For mics, the Sennheiser ME66 is probably the most popular for the VX. I have gone to the ME64 which is cadiod. The ME66 shotgun was too long for my style. But that's personal preference. Another good accessory is a Rycote softie wind sock for the VX's onboard mic. Cuts down on wind noise.

Enjoy,

Mark G

Sandeep Raichur · March 17th, 2004, 02:05 PM

mark

Is there a cheap substitute for the Rycote wind sock. It's $50.

It looks like a little piece of fur. Perhaps could get some at a fabric store and stich it myself.

Any thoughts from anybody?

thanks

Boyd Ostroff · March 17th, 2004, 06:19 PM

I wouldn't consider anything other than a real Sony NPF-960. Considering that you will use it for years to come the price difference isn't such a big deal. And the 960's are really amazing in their stamina. I can get close to 8 hours on my VX-2000 with LCD screen on the whole time. Why would you settle for anything less?

Tripods - spend a little while reading through Support your local camera. This topic has been thoroughly covered many times.

Ray Echevers · June 10th, 2004, 09:52 PM

I've been debating on what to do with my battery situation. Has anyone bought, or used one from here?
http://stores.ebay.com/Camera-Accessories-Megastore_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm

Better yet check out my situation.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27390

Tom Hardwick · June 11th, 2004, 10:31 AM

I'm right with Mark and Boyd. The latter puts it so well:

''8 hours on my VX-2000 with LCD screen on the whole time. Why would you settle for anything less?''

Ray Echevers · June 11th, 2004, 11:49 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Tom Hardwick : I'm right with Mark and Boyd. The latter puts it so well:

''8 hours on my VX-2000 with LCD screen on the whole time. Why would you settle for anything less?'' -->>>
I just don't know what I should do with this battery I already have.

Mike Rehmus · June 11th, 2004, 12:22 PM

Since you already own it, just use it and see what happens.

March 11th, 2004, 11:52 AM	#1
Sandeep Raichur New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: seattle washington USA Posts: 7	Vx-2100 acc. Hello all, I recently purchased a VX-2100 and am deciding on some extra batteries, a UV filter and a tripod. 1. Which is a good Brand of UV filter? 2. I've read some posts on batteries, and a recent post on 'camcorderinfo.com' mentioned an aftermarket battery posted on the following link. Brand is 'Amstron' http://www.atbatt.com/getItem.cfm?ItemID=188&AffID=20020115D5981Y090204 Has anyone here used this battery? The user on the other forum said he did use it on his VX-2100 and it works. Also in general do aftermarket batteries wear out faster than sony? Or develop memory quickly? 3. The sony vct-870 rm tripod. How good is it? Would you guys reccomend it? I already have a bogen 3011 tripod for my film camera. Would i be better of buying a fluid head for this instead? The bogen is very heavy though. Thanks

March 11th, 2004, 12:19 PM	#3
Joe Gioielli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 142	I don't know about the filter, but as for the tripod, look in the local photo shops. I found some great bargins at the local family shop. __________________ Why ask me? I thought you were in charge!

March 15th, 2004, 06:51 PM	#9
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	Why mess with an aftermarket battery when you can buy a new Sony on Ebay for about 1/2 price of new? I've bought several off there and never gotten a lemon. For mics, the Sennheiser ME66 is probably the most popular for the VX. I have gone to the ME64 which is cadiod. The ME66 shotgun was too long for my style. But that's personal preference. Another good accessory is a Rycote softie wind sock for the VX's onboard mic. Cuts down on wind noise. Enjoy, Mark G __________________ Mark Goodsell

June 10th, 2004, 09:52 PM	#12
Ray Echevers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 148	I've been debating on what to do with my battery situation. Has anyone bought, or used one from here? http://stores.ebay.com/Camera-Accessories-Megastore_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm Better yet check out my situation. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27390 __________________ Sony VX-1000 G5 1.8 dual 91 Turbo MR2

June 11th, 2004, 11:49 AM	#14
Ray Echevers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 148	<<<-- Originally posted by Tom Hardwick : I'm right with Mark and Boyd. The latter puts it so well: ''8 hours on my VX-2000 with LCD screen on the whole time. Why would you settle for anything less?'' -->>> I just don't know what I should do with this battery I already have. __________________ Sony VX-1000 G5 1.8 dual 91 Turbo MR2

March 11th, 2004, 12:17 PM	#2
Greg Wolfinger Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Botswana, IL Posts: 29	+ i bought a b+w uv haze filter for my vx2100 and i love it. + i bought the sony np-f750 (brand new still in sealed blister pack) off of ebay from a guy in hong kong for $40 including shipping. he sent it right away and it was packed nice and clean registered mail. i think his ebay name is thebattery or something like that. - i don't know much about which tripods are good so i can't help you there. -greg

March 12th, 2004, 12:09 PM	#4
Steve LaClair Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina/ Upstate NY Posts: 40	I've heard of a lot of problems with people using generic batteries in their vx2100's so I just took the plunge and bought a np-f750 full charge on it I think is over 400 min, i forgot but it is more than enough to last me.

March 12th, 2004, 02:33 PM	#5
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	Batteries - I would buy Sony's. I cannot say one way or the other, but there have been issues in the cell phone world with 3rd party lithium batteries exploding and catching fire. SO, I would stick with the big Sony. Tripods - hearsay is that the Sony tripods on their site are not so hot. I would consider a 3011 with a 501 Fluid Head. Yes, it will weigh about 10 lbs, but it will tilt and pan like silk. Even with that weight, I do have to finger the base at times to not tip. The weight only is bad carrying it. :) If you have a few hundred extra dollars laying around, you can get one of the composite ones that are really light. :) I, and I am not an expert, use Tiffen and Crystal Optics filters.

March 13th, 2004, 02:40 AM	#6
Jay Butler New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: L.A. Posts: 16	What about good mics and whatnot? Sandeep, I live in Washington also, if you ever want to get together and create something give me a email...

March 14th, 2004, 01:07 AM	#7
Alan Christensen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 139	I have some generic batteries that work fine on my VX-2000. They definitely do not work with my VX-2100. The 2100 recognizes that they aren't Sony batteries and shuts down with a message that you must use Sony batteries. I wouldn't take a chance with a non-Sony battery unless you had a way to verify that it works beforehand.

March 14th, 2004, 01:30 AM	#8
Forest Hayes New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5	I bought the VSO-F960 H Amstron from ATBATT.COM and it works just fine in my new VX2100. Lasts forever. It's around $60.

March 17th, 2004, 02:05 PM	#10
Sandeep Raichur New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: seattle washington USA Posts: 7	mark Is there a cheap substitute for the Rycote wind sock. It's $50. It looks like a little piece of fur. Perhaps could get some at a fabric store and stich it myself. Any thoughts from anybody? thanks

March 17th, 2004, 06:19 PM	#11
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	I wouldn't consider anything other than a real Sony NPF-960. Considering that you will use it for years to come the price difference isn't such a big deal. And the 960's are really amazing in their stamina. I can get close to 8 hours on my VX-2000 with LCD screen on the whole time. Why would you settle for anything less? Tripods - spend a little while reading through Support your local camera. This topic has been thoroughly covered many times.

June 11th, 2004, 10:31 AM	#13
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I'm right with Mark and Boyd. The latter puts it so well: ''8 hours on my VX-2000 with LCD screen on the whole time. Why would you settle for anything less?''

June 11th, 2004, 12:22 PM	#15
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Since you already own it, just use it and see what happens. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!