"Richard C. Ferryman" <richard@g4bbh.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message

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> I have come by an old VX1000 which has done good service for several

> years and looks as if the heads are on the way out. As it is going

> for repair anyway should I look at replacing any other parts at the

> same time. For example any drive belts, zoom motor or other parts

> that might wear.

> Any suggestions based on your vast collective experience please.

> Richard

Give the camera a good "workout", and see what is failing. Sony

does a flat-rate service (in the US - for under $300) for any and

all repairs done at one time, but would likely not service/replace

things that do not need it at the time of servicing...

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