New Optical Port for F3? at DVinfo.net

Peter G. Johnson · March 14th, 2012, 03:46 AM

The news is that Sony F3 cameras are to be slightly modified in design. The optical port will be better sealed in all further units that come off the assembly line to combat the problems with dust. This I learnt through a Sony technician after having my camera serviced. If that's correct it adds another advantage (including the cheaper s-log) to anyone who hasn't bought in yet. I find this cold comfort. My Sony experience has not been a happy one.

David C. Williams · March 14th, 2012, 05:09 AM

Mine is getting one installed now under warranty.

Nick Hiltgen · March 14th, 2012, 08:14 AM

Mine lands in Sony service today I'll see if I can get the sealed optical port under warranty as well.

Andrew Stone · March 14th, 2012, 10:26 AM

David, you are referring to a Sony modification/fix for the dust seal for the optical block?

If this is in fact the case that Sony is going to be doing this under warranty for existing F3 owners, it would be good to have a part # or some piece of information that we can use with our local Sony service centers. It would be much appreciated.

David C. Williams · March 14th, 2012, 11:43 PM

It's being done in part as a result of dust and also an issue with the dual link board which has been acting up. Apparently a new dual link board design is out too, and requires other parts replaced too as they are not interchangeable with the current designs.

It will include the updated optical block which are not yet in full production apparently.

I get it back in a few weeks, I might know more by then.

Koravik Rakpetchmanee · March 16th, 2012, 02:49 PM

Hi David

where did you get your f3 fix in Melbourne?

I will have the camera next week, should I get it fix right away after buying?

cheers

Peter G. Johnson · March 16th, 2012, 03:45 PM

I'd like to know too, as David and I both took our cameras to the same place. They're only aware, but not actually doing it yet.

Mine came back last week. It's alright, but within a couple of days there was dust again on the back of the optical filter. You can't see it on a computer screen, but when plugged into a large television, there it is again. I'll be first in line for an optical system. Did you know that the whole thing has to be replaced; sensor, ND filters and the housing around it.

March 14th, 2012, 03:46 AM	#1
Peter G. Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 87	New Optical Port for F3? The news is that Sony F3 cameras are to be slightly modified in design. The optical port will be better sealed in all further units that come off the assembly line to combat the problems with dust. This I learnt through a Sony technician after having my camera serviced. If that's correct it adds another advantage (including the cheaper s-log) to anyone who hasn't bought in yet. I find this cold comfort. My Sony experience has not been a happy one. __________________ youtube.com/petejohn4 (Moving Imagery = Ultimate Expression)

March 14th, 2012, 05:09 AM	#2
David C. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 447	Re: New Optical Port for F3? Mine is getting one installed now under warranty. __________________ www.davidwilliams.com.au

March 14th, 2012, 08:14 AM	#3
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	Re: New Optical Port for F3? Mine lands in Sony service today I'll see if I can get the sealed optical port under warranty as well. __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

March 14th, 2012, 10:26 AM	#4
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: New Optical Port for F3? David, you are referring to a Sony modification/fix for the dust seal for the optical block? If this is in fact the case that Sony is going to be doing this under warranty for existing F3 owners, it would be good to have a part # or some piece of information that we can use with our local Sony service centers. It would be much appreciated.

March 14th, 2012, 11:43 PM	#5
David C. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 447	Re: New Optical Port for F3? It's being done in part as a result of dust and also an issue with the dual link board which has been acting up. Apparently a new dual link board design is out too, and requires other parts replaced too as they are not interchangeable with the current designs. It will include the updated optical block which are not yet in full production apparently. I get it back in a few weeks, I might know more by then. __________________ www.davidwilliams.com.au

March 16th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#6
Koravik Rakpetchmanee Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 37	Re: New Optical Port for F3? Hi David where did you get your f3 fix in Melbourne? I will have the camera next week, should I get it fix right away after buying? cheers

March 16th, 2012, 03:45 PM	#7
Peter G. Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 87	Re: New Optical Port for F3? I'd like to know too, as David and I both took our cameras to the same place. They're only aware, but not actually doing it yet. Mine came back last week. It's alright, but within a couple of days there was dust again on the back of the optical filter. You can't see it on a computer screen, but when plugged into a large television, there it is again. I'll be first in line for an optical system. Did you know that the whole thing has to be replaced; sensor, ND filters and the housing around it. __________________ youtube.com/petejohn4 (Moving Imagery = Ultimate Expression)