SkymonkeyONE 3 #1 April 12, 2007 I love this camera, but it's finally shit the bed. First to go was the touch screen, but that's no biggie since I have the wireless remote. Last thing that's happened is a glitch that causes the camera to zoom in and out wildly as I exit or when I transition to my back in my wingsuit. It NEVER did this before and, yes, my zoom is taped down so it does not move. It would not be that much of a problem except that I jump a .3 lens on it which "fuzzes out" at about the .5 zoom mark. Anyway, I am going to get an HC5, but would REALLY like to replace my trusty old 109. Does ANYONE know where I can find one? Don't say "look on E-bay" either. I already have. If not that, could someone point me to a link for a NOS (that's new old stock for you people who have never worked on an old car) PC-1000? I don't want to wear a side-mount heavier than those two cameras. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #2 April 12, 2007 Chuck, Check this out for reburbished right from Sony PC1000: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/EW_ViewExtendedWarranty-WarrantySelection;sid=B81U9n0rG3NVQTm-3Ede_TIl-frIMb0E-yo=?WarrantyProductSKUList=DCRPC1000%2fBSTOCKYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 April 12, 2007 Recently looked into PC1000 vs. a couple of other models to replace my PC101 – see thread a couple of hits down, (the screen on mine also died... but it's also stuck itself in some weird white balance thingy I can't change without the screen). Problem I have with buying a PC1000 is that it comes with an internal battery which only lasts a little over an hour... it would suck big time to move from the awesome M series battery to something like that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #4 April 12, 2007 I have a friend, his 109 died the same way your describing - first the screen, then the zoom - when the zoom went out he found another 109 which he bought, and then sent his broken 109 back to sony, they fixed it like new for $350 - so now he has two cameras. He just went to Sony .com where he found the repair servies - sounds like a good deal to me...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #5 April 12, 2007 I wouldn't pay $350 to prolong the life of an old camera when I could get a HC3 new for $800. But I guess if you want to keep that sidemount option available, it might be worth it to you.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #6 April 12, 2007 Did you look for a pc106 and pc107 too? I know these have their limitations but they're the exact same size and take the same accessories so that's a plus. I just (today) got a 2nd hand pc106E from an ebay-like website, because mine got nicked, now I have a double set of accessories, which is very useful. Still that mine got nicked, that camera was a world champion too (JT flew it in Germany). I never even got to fly it myself ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #7 April 12, 2007 QuoteProblem I have with buying a PC1000 is that it comes with an internal battery which only lasts a little over an hour... That's what comes with it, but they make a higher capacity battery too. Lasts over 2 hours (close to 3 I think). Same size and shape as the small one. I wrote "Large" and "Small" on mine so I can tell them apart. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #8 April 12, 2007 QuoteI wouldn't pay $350 to prolong the life of an old camera when I could get a HC3 new for $800. But I guess if you want to keep that sidemount option available, it might be worth it to you. I hear you, Matt, but I really do like my old camera (it's tiny and shoots good video). I am still getting an HC5 for top-mount, but, like you said, I really dig my side-mount. I don't think I would replace it with anything other than a PC 1000 if I had to change up. As to the internal battery thing: I don't really care. I take my camera off my helmet and plug it in after ever jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #9 April 12, 2007 It's $311 for the flat-rate repair from Sony. I only paid $350 for the camera in the first place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 April 13, 2007 Well, I said fuck it and sent the thing to the Sony service center. If it comes back in working order it was money wisely spent; at least to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #11 April 13, 2007 If the camera is that valuable to you, sounds like a deal to me. Since the camera isn't made anymore. I think they will replace the heads on it too I'd love to have my old pc-1's in working order again. But they all been parted out along time ago. A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #12 April 13, 2007 That's exactly the point. I really do like the camera and I don't think that replacing it with another small, obsolete Sony for about the same price would make me any happier. I got three good years out of the camera and I got a fantastic deal on it to start with, so I guess I can't bitch at all about paying $311 to get it refurbed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #13 April 19, 2007 nice work. I have done that before for my PC 9. I just love it and cant seem to part with it. I have bought 2 so far... one died do to water landing...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #14 April 20, 2007 Water landings can be fixed if its done right.I put a response to a forum awhile back about this.If it happens again you need to soak it in distilled water immediately to wash out all sediments, then put it in alcohol to disperse the water .I have known of several people to do this and it works . A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melushell 0 #15 April 20, 2007 same zoom-focus problem a few months ago Apparently is a common problem for this models fixed by sony in Spain for 150 $ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #16 April 20, 2007 I hope mine doesn't screw up! I liked my 101 a little better. Too bad the SOB flew off my helmet at about 7k. That will ruin your day.don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #17 May 3, 2007 I sent it in on April 13th and just got it back today! Nice! Long live the the PC 109! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
