Does the VX2000/VX2100 have a closable lens cap? at DVinfo.net

David Ho · March 8th, 2004, 11:36 PM

I saw a picture where it showed the lens having its own closing sliding cap, but not sure if this is true. Could have been just my eyes. Can anyone verify this? That's really cool if they had a closable lens seal. I wish the other camcorders like the GL2 had one.. :)

Mike Rehmus · March 8th, 2004, 11:42 PM

2100 & 170 yes 2000 & 150 no

David Ho · March 9th, 2004, 04:53 AM

That's pretty neat. Wish I had it. Can't protect enough of the lens!

Mike Rehmus · March 9th, 2004, 10:09 AM

You can always buy one. contact Sony

David Ho · March 9th, 2004, 12:12 PM

I mean... is the cap auto insert, like you have to manually put it on? From the VX2100 picture, it seems like its internal, so the camera itself must have a mechanism or a button that closes the cap?

Mike Rehmus · March 9th, 2004, 04:42 PM

It is part of the lens hood. It operates by a lever or a button IIRC.

David Ho · March 9th, 2004, 05:59 PM

I don't think you can purchase those...can you?

Mike Rehmus · March 9th, 2004, 08:55 PM

See above posting, David

March 8th, 2004, 11:36 PM	#1
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	Does the VX2000/VX2100 have a closable lens cap? I saw a picture where it showed the lens having its own closing sliding cap, but not sure if this is true. Could have been just my eyes. Can anyone verify this? That's really cool if they had a closable lens seal. I wish the other camcorders like the GL2 had one.. :) __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

March 8th, 2004, 11:42 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	2100 & 170 yes 2000 & 150 no __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 9th, 2004, 04:53 AM	#3
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	That's pretty neat. Wish I had it. Can't protect enough of the lens! __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

March 9th, 2004, 10:09 AM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	You can always buy one. contact Sony __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 9th, 2004, 12:12 PM	#5
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	I mean... is the cap auto insert, like you have to manually put it on? From the VX2100 picture, it seems like its internal, so the camera itself must have a mechanism or a button that closes the cap? __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

March 9th, 2004, 04:42 PM	#6
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	It is part of the lens hood. It operates by a lever or a button IIRC. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 9th, 2004, 05:59 PM	#7
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	I don't think you can purchase those...can you? __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

March 9th, 2004, 08:55 PM	#8
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	See above posting, David __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!