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Camcorders: Sony HDR-HC3 firewire port went dead/Help
Sony HDR-HC3 firewire port went dead/Help
by kemblite - 1/20/08 7:22 AMI own this HC3 camcorder for almost 2 years and I never had any issue. Yesterday I found out that when trying to transfer some videos to my PC via firewire, the PC does not recognize the camcorder. Mybe this happened as a result of connecting the firewire cable first to the camcorder and then to the PC when it should've been done the other way as static can burn the camcorder's port.The cable, the PC's firewire port and Windows are all OK since I tested with other firewire devices I have (an external hard drive). I also tested with another PC and with other cables without success. So it seems the firewire port in the camcorder is dead. The camcorder is out of warranty and Sony charges a ridiculous $540 plus tax and shipping for the repair. So, I was thinking in the following options:
1) A cheap HDV MiniDV separate player deck to be used only for transferring my video to PC or for TV viewing? (no need for those expensive ones with LCD screens for viewing, etc)
2) A place other than Sony that will repair this without ripping me off?
3) A do-it-yourself repair of the firewire port?
4) The camcorder has an HDMI port. Maybe use that port to transfer the video to the PC with a HDMI cable+adapter? I assume this is not possible and transfer can only be done through the firewire port?
Thanks for any ideas.
"A cheap HDV MiniDV separate player deck"
by R. Proffitt
- 1/20/08 7:55 AM
In reply to: Sony HDR-HC3 firewire port went dead/Help by kemblite
There is no such thing. A cheap camcorder is 1/10 the cost of a minidv deck.
And it's not a rip off. It's the cost of repair staff, headquarters, spare parts, etc has pushed up repairs to all time highs. As to DIY, it's pretty much what you expect. If you ask, you won't be doing the repair. Those that own a solder iron will use it. And no to the HDMI port.
Bob
Complete ripoff
by kemblite - 1/21/08 4:12 PM In reply to: "A cheap HDV MiniDV separate player deck" by R. Proffitt
Bob, if that's not a ripoff to repair a firewire port when for the same price you get a brand new Canon HDV camcorder then lucky of you, but for the vast majority of people it's a complete ripoff so Sony better cut its costs if they want to offer a reasonable price for repairs.
Those who write ripoff
by R. Proffitt - 1/21/08 4:52 PM
In reply to: Complete ripoff by kemblite
Are likely not counting the costs of the employee, service centers, call centers, shipping and more. Look at your common car repairs. Parts = $5, Labor to install is how much ?
Bob
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