So I open a brand new box of the HDR-CX430V, & the camera lens look like its not stable, like its not in place, just dangling inside. Is This NORMAL?
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Not at all. I bought one of these and it came in an original Sony box with all the equipment listed in the manual. The lens is not a detachable one and should be quite secure to the front of the camera. I would return it right away for a replacement. I love this little camera. The motion reduction system is fantastic and that you can record at 24p is great (24p will give your videos a more movie like quality to them.) The camera is a little small for my hands but you get use to that fairly quickly. Return what you have. It does not sound right at all. Good luck.
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This allows you to pan smoothly and to reduce the vibration of small hand movements.
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Yes, I guess its part of Sony's patented Steady Shot technology. I'm not sure it works perfectly all the time and part of that could be me. I've used the walking test several times and when it works, it's great, but when it's not working, it looks the same as any other camcorder. I'm not sure if I have it on the correct settings. But it is perfectly normal about the lens part moving. You cannot beat Sony video quality.
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sorry don't rember ever having that problem ?? but i'll look in the manual tomorrow!! doyou have a correct lens on?
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Mine does the same thing. Not pleased with it at all. It will also come loose form the lens real easy. It just won't stay tightened. Don't know what else to buy. I just quit using it on my tripod. Wouldn't recommend this at all, I give it a 00000000!!
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Unfortunately, the hdr-cx-190 doesn't have any threads so you cant attach any lenses to it. Sorry but it wont work. I do know someone who made some wierd attachment to get it to work but its really sketchy. The hdr-cx160 does have threads if you ever are thinking of upgrading. I have that with this fisheye and it works great.
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Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
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Does this happen in auto focus mode? Does this happen as your adjusting the focal length? Maybe place the camera on a tripod and see if it occurs. I am certain the focus ring should not move unless it is manipulated.
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I used some of the packing material from the package itself...some foam padding to prop up the camera so the lens is centered in the bag. I think I also wrapped some thin foam AROUND the lens and used a rubber band to hold it in place (I havent used it in a year or so at this point)
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Mine was doing the same. I found that the curtain was rubbing on the part of the camera in front of it. I could see that face was slightly pushed in, rubbing on the lens protectors when they tried to move. I was able to use my fingernail and pull the face out and now the protectors move freely.
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I would at least contact the vendor. If no help, then the joby people. Maybe there is a defect. Be sure to check your camera's fitting, maybe it's stripped.
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I think you are right here. I don't believe it is a lens problem as I have see this problem across a couple of lens. I did two things that seem to make a different, the first was I completely reset all the camera setting and second thing I did was up grade the camera fireware from version 1.0. 4. to version 1.0. 9. This seems to have made a difference.
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here is the camera I use with this, Sony HDR-CX260V. when moving around it seems like its putting some strain on mount, its not completely smooth movements. This mount is really design for really light objects.
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you probably have dust in the lens. This is common if you keep a camera in your pocket. you should contact sony and have them service it (it's still under warranty, and dust in the camera shouldn't happen so quickly. FWIW, my T1 took about 4 years of in the pocket before I noticed dust, and now I notice lots of dust.)
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I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the digital zoom at all, or does it degrade your resolution by half? I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the... » Read More I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the digital zoom at all, or does it degrade your resolution by half? « Show Less
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When I received mine, the outer rim/ring surrounding the fisheye lens was very loose. It doesn't come off, but I can move it around. Was anyone else's like that or is it just normal?
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The camera is NOT defective and this is a simple issue that is easily fixed.On the left side of the viewfinder housing is a little, flat, vertical wheel/dial. This is the optical adjustment wheel for the viewfinder. Look through the viewfinder and use the fingernail of your index finger on your left hand to move the little wheel first in one direction and then in the other until the image is sharp. The wheel is "tight" but there are little ridges on it that your fingernail can push against to make it move. You will find that there is one position that will make the image through the viewfinder crystal clear. Sometimes the wheel gets moved accidentally. If it ever becomes blurry again just readjust it. The camera is NOT defective and this is a simple issue that is easily fixed.On the left side of the viewfinder housing is a little, flat, vertical wheel/dial. This is the optical adjustment wheel for the viewfinder. Look through the viewfinder and use the fingernail of your index finger on your left hand to move the little wheel first in one direction and then in the other until the image is sharp. The wheel is "tight" but there are little ridges on it that your fingernail can push against to make it move. You will find that there is one position that will make the image... » Read More The camera is NOT defective and this is a simple issue that is easily fixed.On the left side of the viewfinder housing is a little, flat, vertical wheel/dial. This is the optical adjustment wheel for the viewfinder. Look through the viewfinder and use the fingernail of your index finger on your left hand to move the little wheel first in one direction and then in the other until the image is sharp. The wheel is "tight" but there are little ridges on it that your fingernail can push against to make it move. You will find that there is one position that will make the image through the viewfinder crystal clear. Sometimes the wheel gets moved accidentally. If it ever becomes blurry again just readjust it. « Show Less
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as for lenses try e- bay and amazon and kievusa. Mine was new and unused and it was solidly packed in plastic an shaped formed syrofoam in the colorful card board box. theft ? do not under stand this part .
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I had something like this too. It most likely opened by someone who tried a few shots and decided to return the item after it. If there is nothing missing and new it should be ok. If you still like the camera. But it is annoying to receive something like this. Today, I got two books, one open and one sealed:(.