Production date? at DVinfo.net

Mike Paterson · March 30th, 2006, 10:37 AM

Well, I finally did it and my HD101 arrived today. I have a small, probably paranoid, concern about my camera.

The tape mechanism shows more signs of wear than I would expect from the camera going through a QC check. The edges of the mechanism are quite worn from being opened and closed a lot. Another strange thing is that the top of the camera has quite a bit of dust in the nooks and crannies, like the camera has been standing around for a long time and then dusted down. The final thing that seems a bit odd is that the serial number (07100123) seems to be lower than any others that have been posted in this forum.

Of course, it's quite possible that s/n's are non-sequential, but I'm just wondering if there's any way of finding out the production date of the camera as I don't want one of the early batches or a refurbished model.

There is an 'A' sticker on the base incidentally, and the drum hours show 0000.

any ideas? or am I being paranoid?

Steven Thomas · March 30th, 2006, 10:48 AM

I would contact the dealer and return your camera for a different one.

NO WAY should you have physical wear on a new camera!

First contact your local JVC rep. and explain your situation.
He will stand behind you, than contact your dealer.

Joe Carney · March 30th, 2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Paterson

any ideas? or am I being paranoid?

No, sounds like you're being screwed. Definitely contact your local JVC rep.

March 30th, 2006, 10:37 AM	#1
Mike Paterson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 99	Production date? Well, I finally did it and my HD101 arrived today. I have a small, probably paranoid, concern about my camera. The tape mechanism shows more signs of wear than I would expect from the camera going through a QC check. The edges of the mechanism are quite worn from being opened and closed a lot. Another strange thing is that the top of the camera has quite a bit of dust in the nooks and crannies, like the camera has been standing around for a long time and then dusted down. The final thing that seems a bit odd is that the serial number (07100123) seems to be lower than any others that have been posted in this forum. Of course, it's quite possible that s/n's are non-sequential, but I'm just wondering if there's any way of finding out the production date of the camera as I don't want one of the early batches or a refurbished model. There is an 'A' sticker on the base incidentally, and the drum hours show 0000. any ideas? or am I being paranoid?

March 30th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#2
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	I would contact the dealer and return your camera for a different one. NO WAY should you have physical wear on a new camera! First contact your local JVC rep. and explain your situation. He will stand behind you, than contact your dealer.