I need a Mini DV rewinder at DVinfo.net

Michael Dunn · February 10th, 2009, 10:01 AM

I have just had the tape transport mechanism replaced on my HDR-FX1 for the second time. The first one failed when the camera was about a year and 3 months old. This one lasted from Oct 2006 until Feb 2009. It is a $350.00 repair for the part and the technician time.

The motor(s) die in the unit. The repair facility said that rewinding tapes is the culprit. They suggested getting a tape rewinder.

Can anybody suggest a good one to get. I am in the Chicago metro area so getting one should be easy. I found several on line. Who has the good one?

Julius Tan · February 10th, 2009, 10:42 AM

You can buy it at ebay Digital Video Mini DV Two Way Tape Rewinder Re Winder | Hybrid Car Seller

Stelios Christofides · February 10th, 2009, 01:11 PM

The other option is to buy another consumer camera and use it as a winder as well. That's what I am doing in any case.

Stelios

Bruce S. Yarock · February 10th, 2009, 03:42 PM

I wouldn't trust ANY of the small rewinders. Go with a cheap camcorder. I've had tapes ruined on several occasions by three different models. DON'T DO IT!!!!!

Bruce yarock
Yarock Video and Photo

John Miller · February 11th, 2009, 06:06 PM

There's a good reason a camcorder makes different tones when rewinding - the controlling electronics sense the location of the tape and, as it gets nearer to the beginning, slows down the rewinding (changing the sound). This is essential to avoid damage to the join between the tape and the hub.

I wouldn't go anywhere near that 'digital' winder.

Brian Boyko · February 11th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Or you could get a Firestore and record direct-to-digital, and never rewind the tapes unless something BAD happens and you lose your backup.

Allan Black · February 11th, 2009, 10:03 PM

DV tape rewinders DO wreck tapes, lotta things wrong with them as mentioned, including the little plattens the tape pack sits on are never at the right height.

They wind the tape pack out of alignment with your DV cam tpt guides. Causes tape edge damage when you load and run your tapes. Use a high time DV cam.

Cheers.

February 10th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#1
Michael Dunn Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Riverwoods, IL Posts: 65	I need a Mini DV rewinder I have just had the tape transport mechanism replaced on my HDR-FX1 for the second time. The first one failed when the camera was about a year and 3 months old. This one lasted from Oct 2006 until Feb 2009. It is a $350.00 repair for the part and the technician time. The motor(s) die in the unit. The repair facility said that rewinding tapes is the culprit. They suggested getting a tape rewinder. Can anybody suggest a good one to get. I am in the Chicago metro area so getting one should be easy. I found several on line. Who has the good one?

February 10th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#3
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	The other option is to buy another consumer camera and use it as a winder as well. That's what I am doing in any case. Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

February 11th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#6
Brian Boyko Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 773	Or you could get a Firestore and record direct-to-digital, and never rewind the tapes unless something BAD happens and you lose your backup. __________________ Equip: Panny GH1, Canon HG20, Juicedlink, AT897, Sennh. EW/GW100, Zoom H2, Vegas 8.1

February 10th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#2
Julius Tan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cebu Philippines Posts: 69	You can buy it at ebay Digital Video Mini DV Two Way Tape Rewinder Re Winder \| Hybrid Car Seller

February 10th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#4
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	I wouldn't trust ANY of the small rewinders. Go with a cheap camcorder. I've had tapes ruined on several occasions by three different models. DON'T DO IT!!!!! Bruce yarock Yarock Video and Photo

February 11th, 2009, 06:06 PM	#5
John Miller Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hillsborough, NC, USA Posts: 968	There's a good reason a camcorder makes different tones when rewinding - the controlling electronics sense the location of the tape and, as it gets nearer to the beginning, slows down the rewinding (changing the sound). This is essential to avoid damage to the join between the tape and the hub. I wouldn't go anywhere near that 'digital' winder.

February 11th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#7
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,974	DV tape rewinders DO wreck tapes, lotta things wrong with them as mentioned, including the little plattens the tape pack sits on are never at the right height. They wind the tape pack out of alignment with your DV cam tpt guides. Causes tape edge damage when you load and run your tapes. Use a high time DV cam. Cheers.