paulledden 0 #1 April 21, 2006 Can anyone advise me as to which of the Sony PC camcorders can be mounted on a flat top without any need for removal to access all functions. (I want DV in and out and LANC also and no docking stations) Thanks Red Kite NB I'm getting conflicting info from the various reviews I've been checking out hence 'ask the experts'!The probability of being observed is directly proportionate to the stupidity of your actions at the time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeFe 0 #2 April 21, 2006 any Sony without docking station or is it a loaded question? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #3 April 21, 2006 Quoteany Sony without docking station unless of course you want to change tapes....Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulledden 0 #4 April 21, 2006 Not at all.....my knowledge of camera gear is minute. But for example..... Sony PC9 - cannot get the cassette out when it's top mounted. Sony PC106 - cannot get the battery out when it's top mounted. I'm scouring e-bay for a Sony PC that can be bolted on and will 'do everything' it can from that location. The information I'm getting back is forcing me to turn my back on some bargains! Regards PaulThe probability of being observed is directly proportionate to the stupidity of your actions at the time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #5 April 21, 2006 ALL the Sony camera's are bottom loading. You have to remove them all off a top mount to change tapes.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulledden 0 #6 April 21, 2006 Thanks - that will stop me wasting my time.....now, where's that Holy Grail thing got to....? Regards paulThe probability of being observed is directly proportionate to the stupidity of your actions at the time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #7 April 21, 2006 I used to have an older Sony camera that you could change tapes and batteries on while top mounted. I think it was a PC7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #8 April 21, 2006 Why not do like the rest of us and mount a quick shoe of some type, (stroboframe, gold member, ect) And then you can remove the camera and change your tape with out having to realine it every time you remove it At least then you won't have to pass up those good deals. Or you could get a older trv that loads the tape from the side and would do what you want to do with out removing it (old school) And stay away from the PC7, the lanc sucks ass. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #9 April 21, 2006 QuoteALL the Sony camera's are bottom loading. You have to remove them all off a top mount to change tapes. According to my memory HC1000 can be loaded while mounted on the top. I could be wrong though.. It is also very well suitable for a top mount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #10 April 21, 2006 QuoteI'm scouring e-bay for a Sony PC that can be bolted on Not likely to show up at e-bay but the new HC3 is top loading tape and non dockable. Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #11 April 21, 2006 Look at some of the older PC models. The PC 9 has a side opening tape door and a battery that slides off the side. You're not going to find an easy bolt on solution. Plan on some fabricating and customizing to get exactly what you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #12 April 21, 2006 QuoteNot likely to show up at e-bay but the new HC3 is top loading tape and non dockable. Ya think???? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-HDR-HC3-HC3E-HDV-1080i-HDV-PAL-Camcorder_W0QQitemZ7610459262QQcategoryZ20333QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 April 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteNot likely to show up at e-bay but the new HC3 is top loading tape and non dockable. Ya think???? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-HDR-HC3-HC3E-HDV-1080i-HDV-PAL-Camcorder_W0QQitemZ7610459262QQcategoryZ20333QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem PAL. In Hong Kong. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyInAus 0 #14 April 22, 2006 QuotePAL. Perfect Cheers, Jason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #15 April 22, 2006 Sounds good to me!!! Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #16 April 22, 2006 QuoteSounds good to me!!! Let us know how your travels go. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 April 22, 2006 Not so.. my PC100 is side loading and the battery is on the other side.. So if monted using the bottom mount, both tape and battery can be changed. It also has LANC. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyInAus 0 #18 April 23, 2006 No need to change the battery because you can use the port at the back of the PC1000 to charge it. BUT there is no Firewire on the camera itself, only on the dock. Cheers, Jason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 April 23, 2006 My PC100 doesn't use a dock. The LANC & Firewire (DV in/out) are on the front, under the lens. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
