SONY CCD-VX3 Hi8 Stereo 3CCD Time Code Hi-End Handycam - 90 Days Warranty

Description

SONY CCD-VX3 3CCD Hi-8 Professional Video Camcorder
***
FYI -
This
technology /
device
is 28 years old which required a complete age restoration performed whether or not it is used by the original owner. Age restoration required replacing all aluminum surface capacitors on all circuit boards (tip of the ice berg) among many other things to be able to operate properly and reliably
(just like when it was new)
. This is what you get done from all devices purchased from DoctorSony (the renowned finest Sony Corporation Technical Specialist and Master Tech of these
devices
and for your peace of  mind carries a 90 Days Courtesy Service Warranty (not a return for refund).
***ZERO DEFECT POLICY
- A high touch is provided without exception on every devices - complete functional aging test prior to packaging on the last minute or we wont ship to avoid any kind of shuttle hassle to all buyers - our goal is not volume sale but elevated buyer expectation. If you ever experience any issue with the device - please do not jump the gun because it could only be attributed to your bad media or most likely from freight / package being banged around during transit by the courier (while we do the best we can to protect the device these are beyond our control and responsibility - I recommend requesting an optional full value insurance coverage because the defacto is only 0 (UPS) at no additional cost). The cosmetic housing may survive harsh handling but the delicate mechanism and electronics may not.  This is the special attention all our buyer gets. Therefore,  if you are buying from other sellers - let it be a CAVEAT.
A little background - In the early days, DoctorSony always been called Doc, Surgeon / A-Tech by people watching his methods/precision, knowledge, skills & expertise from Sony, Tandy, Circuit City and enumerable smaller repair shops outsourcing tough work to him before he finally establish his own practice and cater directly to end users locally & now practically globally while limiting his services to mostly Sony devices ergo DoctorSony.
If you own one needing restoration
- visit
the DoctorSony.com website ***.
To explain the concept of "Full Restoration" does NOT mean making the device to "New Condition" because this is simply impossible to achieve due to the following factors of:
Aging
Wear and Tear
Parts Availability
Full Restoration accounts for presence of wear & tear, aging, patina and all encompassing word "Entropy". Simply put making it serve its fundamental purpose and be useful again.
*** 8mm devices manufacturers have developed three incompatible recording formats known as Video8 (Standard analog - 1984),  Hi8 (Hi-Res. Analog - 1989) and Digital 8 (Digital - 2000) thru out its existence since it was introduced in 1984 using the 8mm cassette media (150m) format. Please ascertain your playback device matches your tape’s recording format. CCD-VX3 is analog Hi8/Video8 compatible not Digital8 ***
Description
***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE LISTING CAREFULLY PRIOR TO PLACING A BID***
These are actual pictures of the top of the line Professional Video Camera Recorder SONY CCD-VX3 original MSRP: 99.00 up for bid. Take advantage of the superior color reproduction of a 3CCD imager. This high caliber equipment already well know to many professional videographers needs no introduction. If you happen to be one of the few who doesn't know - the proceeding information is for you.
This camcorder has been reconditioned and restored to factory specifications, professionaly cleaned and mechanically spot lubricated. This camcorder is in mint condition. If you video document weddings, birthdays, court hearings, NEWS worthy events as they happen, special trips and other types of memorable occassions for a living, this is a great equipment for you to have for the fraction of the original purchased price of an elite hard to find professional video camera equipment. A great investment for yourself and your work.
(Every CCD-VX3 are restored to order only due to low demand in the marketplace and limited number of video enthusiasts).
***FYI - UPS Ground shipping only carries 0 Insurance with no signature required. Other special requirement such as higher insurance coverage and signature required can be arrange for additional fees prior to shipping. Buyers - you know your neighborhood and I don't. ***
***Inquire about our trade option if you have the same device but nolonger works***
Features & Highlights
3 CCD Imager RGB for superior color reproduction
Hi-8 with over 400 lines of resolution over regular VHS of 240 lines
Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Recording
Built-in High Quality Zoom Stereo Microphone
Fully featured Shutter Speed, Exposure, White Balance, Iris manual Override
8X Pure Lens magnification with Macro
TBC (Time Base Correction) for exact frame editing
+VTR Mode (allows full VTR functions in Camera Mode)
Index Marking
Slow Motion, Frame by Frame with Crystal Clear Pause
Remote Control
A/V In/Out for external footage editing inserts
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is Included ?
SONY CCD-VX3 Professional Video Camera only (No Rechargeable battery, No AC Adptor nor Remote Control shown in the photo. This listing is reused.)
Why 8mm / Hi8 / Digital 8 / Beta / VHS / MiniDV / MicroMV Tape format?
The 8mm cassette known as analog Video8, Hi8 and Digital8 recording format has been around since 1984. For 32 years it has been a compact, rugged and reliable media for capturing our precious memories. Now a days I'm sure these captured memories could not be more valuable and priceless to everyone. However, the working devices to playback these time capsules are dwindling in numbers and nolonger made due to the high cost of manufacturing. If you happen to find them, it is not unusual they accompany many issues primarily due to age and repair service availability despite this format is designed to outlast many generations way passed our lifetime.
This is where my many years of knowledge, skills and experiences acquired as former Sony Technical Employee for 7 years (since 1988 before going independent), Awarded and Recognized by SONY Corporation of America Ranking 3rd of SONY's Top 24 Most Wanted (1990 - SONY's Finest Technical Specialist) in the nation becomes useful. Every devices we restore and sell here carries a 90 days Courtesy Service warranty and serviced right the first time to give you a peace of mind, guarantee you're not taking any chances.
However, I would like to be very explicit that I DO NOT accept any RETURNS for REFUND (no exceptions). eBay's money back guarantee for not as described here DOES NOT apply to any of my listings because I am very meticulous and have a very high attention to details
. If you are only shopping around for the cheapest price, ambivilent, unsure, uncertain about what you want or have a habit of returning an item purchased for what ever reason - I beg you to please do yourself a favor, save us both the time/trouble/financial losses and find yourself another seller to play with.
These 8mm devices normally cost around 5.00 to as much as 5.00 on average to get restored properly due to age without cutting down corners and make it last. We priced it accordingly for acquisition and restoration cost because we believe these devices do not deserve to end in the landfill but be saved for purpose of accessing your time capsules.
Payment Terms
I ship the same day I receive payment. PAYPAL (Confirmed Shipping Address only)
INTERNATIONAL BIDDER must pay with Westrn Union or IMO only. No personal or company chk accepted.
Payment must be made or arrange within 3 days or I will resell the item immediately and file an NPB Strike against the non-paying bidder
. So if you cannot make contact within 3 days, ambivalent about the item or having any sense of uncertainty to pursue,
please DO NOT BID for other serious bidders sake!
I will not retract a bid for anyone. A bid is a contract to pay the amount including applicable taxes, shipping and custom brokerage fees for foreign bidders posted by their government. It is the bidders responsibility to know the custom regulation and fees imposed by their government.
Service Quality
I'm a certified camcorder technician for 32 years highly trained, skilled and specialized on all Sony video formats from 8mm to DVR. I've been awarded and recognized by Sony Service Company as one of BEST & FINEST Video Technician in the US back in 1990 working in Mahwah, NJ before I started my own company in 1996. I disclosed, meticulously inspected every fine details, features, functional (4 hrs) aging test, spot lubricate the mechanism, professionally cleaned all to make the product look and perform at its best prior to listing.
The following are my Standard Procedure Testing List as Applicable to Each Unit
Clock Memory Lithium Battery
Cassette Loading Operation
Rewind to Tape Top end
Fast Forward to Tape End
Playback Operation
FF/REW Playback Scan
Still/Pause Mode
Slow Motion
Recording Operation
Microphone Audio Pickup
Built-In Lamp
Nightshot Mode
Audio and Video Output
Record Preview/Edit Search
Zoom Lens Tele and Wide
Auto Focus and Macro Operation
Digital/Picture Effects
Fader Effects
Program AE
Photo Mode
EVF/Color LCD Monitor
LCD Illumination & Brightness
Therefore this item carries my assurance and seal of technical quality. I guarantee this item free of inherent defect (not induced like misuse/abuse, Tape jam & Head Contamination due to faulty tapes used, power surge, static electricity damage, or any act of nature) for 7 days upon receipt unless certain defects or glitches are specifically defined on the description labeled AS-IS. Return for refunds are subject to 20% restocking fee. In a very rare case a unit fails without fault within 7 days, the customer may return the unit (with RMA - to be issued). Upon the conclusion of my indepth examination without foul play - a repair or replacement will be issued at my discretion at no charge. The 20% restocking fee still applies if refund is preferred by the winning bidder. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. ALL AUCTION ITEMS are SOLD-AS-IS / NO RETURN-NO EXCHANGE / SALE-IS-FINAL.
Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware)
I have a very keen attention to details and in all good faith I don't list a defective item as good and go thru all the aggravation of unit's shuttle. I have seen few buyers change minds, fabricate, mangle or at the worst steal from a good merchandise to justify a return. Every item is tamper technology protected against foul play. I'm not leary on posting and receiving negative feedbacks because I believe good and reasonable people can see thru them and they are my prefered long customers. This policy is enforce without exceptions, so evil doer beware.