WatchYourStep 0 #1 April 30, 2008 I have a Rawa helmet so the box is set-up specifically for the camera. This past weekend I got error 31:42 on the camera. I did a search and found a few ways to fix it but none of them are a guaranteed fix and I'd hate for this to happen while in the air with a paying student. Sony wants $211 flat fee to fix it, has anyone had good luck with their repair department? In the meantime I guess I'll buy a back-up. Anyone know where I can find a HC-42 or another Sony that is the same size??? Or should I just scrap it get a new helmet and new camera? I'm guessing if I get a different camera other than a HC42 I'll have to get a new helmet as well since I use a Rawa. Any suggestions??? "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 May 1, 2008 If you're looking for an excuse to buy a new helmet, hell...toss that sucker (my way, please). Get a new camera. Is 211.00 worth the difference between the time spent looking for a new setup, building it, and dealing with changing your workflow? If not...get it fixed. The repair centers in Austin and San Diego are terrific, IMO. There are other cams that are close to the same as the HC42 as well, but off the top of my head, I can't remember which cams are the same form factor. Maybe you can find a used on on eBay? Other than tearing it apart yourself, seems like repair is the best option. Members on the CreativeCOW.net have recommended opening the body, blowing it out with compressed air, and reassembling, and the three posters there have all claimed it worked well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #3 May 1, 2008 Thanks DSE. I'll send it in tomorrow. If you recall what other Sony's are the same size as the 42 please let me know. I should have just purchased a 2nd one when I purchased the 1st one. I'll look on ebay as well. Thanks "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peggs82 0 #4 May 1, 2008 In my experience HC42's are practically disposable (due to low prices on ebay). Heck, I have a HC-42....pm sent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
