Sony Shoulder Strap for FX-1000? at DVinfo.net

Rod Bourne · February 28th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Got my Son HDR FX-1000 from B&H without a shoulder Strap... Everybody else advertises a strap as a supplied accessory... Anyone know why B&H's version does not include it?

Also don't see one advertised as an accessory anywhere, can anybody help?

Corey Leigh · February 28th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod Bourne

Got my Son HDR FX-1000 from B&H without a shoulder Strap... Everybody else advertises a strap as a supplied accessory... Anyone know why B&H's version does not include it?

Also don't see one advertised as an accessory anywhere, can anybody help?

Well, I got my FX1000 directly from Sony...never saw any mention of a shoulder strap, and didn't receive one either. Who else mentioned one?

Adam Gold · February 28th, 2009, 11:51 PM

The shoulder strap is optional and not included. Pages 16, 125 of your manual.

Interestingly, the Sony website for the product, like all the vendors selling this, does say the shoulder strap is included even though the manual says it is not.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665529584

B&H most certainly did not reach into the box and remove the strap; it's just your typical Sony screwup of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. You might be able to call or write Sony and convince them to send you one, as their sales material on their own website says it should be included. Otherwise, you can find a bunch of them here:

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder

Rod Bourne · March 1st, 2009, 08:08 AM

Thanks, Appreciate the information!

Rod Bourne · March 1st, 2009, 10:16 AM

I followed up and checked the web site and nothing on there convinces me that this particular strap is strong enough to support the weight of the FX-1000.. So be careful... (I have two straps from previous smaller Sony Camcorders and wont trust them with this new camera..)

also: I followed up with Sony Customer suppport (a kind gentleman in the Philipines--Midnight his time) to pass along this minor issue.. and point out that his own web site (Sony Style USA) shows it as a supplied accessory.

The used manual only shows how to properly attach it, but does not list it as supplied.

Adam Gold · March 1st, 2009, 11:45 AM

Yeah, I can't imagine using any kind of shoulder strap on that cam for any reason. But some peoople like them, I guess.

Henry Posner · March 1st, 2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Gold

The shoulder strap is optional and not included. Pages 16, 125 of your manual.

B&H most certainly did not reach into the box and remove the strap; it's just your typical Sony screwup of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing.

Adam - Thank you. Much appreciated.
Rod - Thank you for your purchase. I am sorry for any subsequent confusion.

Rod Bourne · March 4th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Had the opportunity to visit the B&H Store in NYC today and bought a Port-Brace Strap HB12DVCAM... $34.95. It's one heavy duty sucka; at the recommendation of a sales assistant..

I'm be using my cam as tourist and will have use for it.. Combine it with a heavy duty monopod cane to ward off attackers. :)

Pretty cool and avaiable online

February 28th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#1
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	Sony Shoulder Strap for FX-1000? Got my Son HDR FX-1000 from B&H without a shoulder Strap... Everybody else advertises a strap as a supplied accessory... Anyone know why B&H's version does not include it? Also don't see one advertised as an accessory anywhere, can anybody help?

February 28th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#3
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	The shoulder strap is optional and not included. Pages 16, 125 of your manual. Interestingly, the Sony website for the product, like all the vendors selling this, does say the shoulder strap is included even though the manual says it is not. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665529584 B&H most certainly did not reach into the box and remove the strap; it's just your typical Sony screwup of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. You might be able to call or write Sony and convince them to send you one, as their sales material on their own website says it should be included. Otherwise, you can find a bunch of them here: http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...hText=shoulder Last edited by Adam Gold; March 1st, 2009 at 12:22 AM.

March 1st, 2009, 08:08 AM	#4
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	Thanks Adam Thanks, Appreciate the information!

March 1st, 2009, 10:16 AM	#5
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	Strap issue I followed up and checked the web site and nothing on there convinces me that this particular strap is strong enough to support the weight of the FX-1000.. So be careful... (I have two straps from previous smaller Sony Camcorders and wont trust them with this new camera..) also: I followed up with Sony Customer suppport (a kind gentleman in the Philipines--Midnight his time) to pass along this minor issue.. and point out that his own web site (Sony Style USA) shows it as a supplied accessory. The used manual only shows how to properly attach it, but does not list it as supplied.

March 4th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#8
Rod Bourne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mays Landing NJ USA Posts: 24	another chapter in the strap saga Had the opportunity to visit the B&H Store in NYC today and bought a Port-Brace Strap HB12DVCAM... $34.95. It's one heavy duty sucka; at the recommendation of a sales assistant.. I'm be using my cam as tourist and will have use for it.. Combine it with a heavy duty monopod cane to ward off attackers. :) Pretty cool and avaiable online

March 1st, 2009, 11:45 AM	#6
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Yeah, I can't imagine using any kind of shoulder strap on that cam for any reason. But some peoople like them, I guess.