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Ollie Walton · August 27th, 2010, 03:11 PM

Can anybody help me, i have a c21:00 moisture condensation erroron my hvr z1 , yes i been on the forums and they said to whack it i tried that, it worked then its back again grrr.

I even open the carriage for an hour with and without battery.

I think it will be a repair does anybody know how much this will cost? or have a better way of saving me money i be forever grateful.

Also my z1 lcd image doesnt flip when its flat on the handle why is this too?

Bloody tape flow grrr

Thanks

Bob Hart · August 27th, 2010, 09:17 PM

If you have not had a Sony Professional dealer service your camera yet, it is probably about time. A tape transport which is becoming a bit grubby or needs an alignment might cause an intermittent moisture error message.

It may cost you in the ballpark of about AU$350 but this will depend on what is wrong.

"Whacking" it might make a pinch roller binding in fluff or dried-out lube and which is not quite home against the capstan, move that last micromillimetre and do its job.

However every "whack" may do some other more permanent damage. The lens zoom, focus and iris mechanisms are good candidates for harm from this sort of treatment.

David Dwyer · August 28th, 2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ollie Walton

Can anybody help me, i have a c21:00 moisture condensation erroron my hvr z1 , yes i been on the forums and they said to whack it i tried that, it worked then its back again grrr.

I even open the carriage for an hour with and without battery.

I think it will be a repair does anybody know how much this will cost? or have a better way of saving me money i be forever grateful.

Also my z1 lcd image doesnt flip when its flat on the handle why is this too?

Bloody tape flow grrr

Thanks

Hey Ollie, Where have you been keeping your Z1 to get moisture in there out of interest?

Sony will offer a fixed price repair and it will be £200-£500.

Start Sony Support Centre or give them a call.

Ollie Walton · August 28th, 2010, 02:14 PM

Hey just in the bag, not been damn has been cold tho, im getting it repaired and getting silica gel to put in the camera bag :)

Tom Hardwick · August 30th, 2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ollie Walton

Also my z1 lcd image doesnt flip when its flat on the handle why is this too?hanks

I don't understand the question Ollie. The image only flips when the LCD is fully opened and twisted round to show the talent as you film.

tom.

August 27th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#1
Ollie Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 156	Helpppp? Can anybody help me, i have a c21:00 moisture condensation erroron my hvr z1 , yes i been on the forums and they said to whack it i tried that, it worked then its back again grrr. I even open the carriage for an hour with and without battery. I think it will be a repair does anybody know how much this will cost? or have a better way of saving me money i be forever grateful. Also my z1 lcd image doesnt flip when its flat on the handle why is this too? Bloody tape flow grrr Thanks

August 27th, 2010, 09:17 PM	#2
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 4,477	If you have not had a Sony Professional dealer service your camera yet, it is probably about time. A tape transport which is becoming a bit grubby or needs an alignment might cause an intermittent moisture error message. It may cost you in the ballpark of about AU$350 but this will depend on what is wrong. "Whacking" it might make a pinch roller binding in fluff or dried-out lube and which is not quite home against the capstan, move that last micromillimetre and do its job. However every "whack" may do some other more permanent damage. The lens zoom, focus and iris mechanisms are good candidates for harm from this sort of treatment. Last edited by Bob Hart; August 27th, 2010 at 09:24 PM. Reason: error

August 28th, 2010, 02:14 PM	#4
Ollie Walton Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 156	Hey just in the bag, not been damn has been cold tho, im getting it repaired and getting silica gel to put in the camera bag :)