This is the Sony Handycam Model CCD F500E, it was consumer camcorder released in 1989, however, this camera has a few issues. In this video, The Retro Pal will try to restore this vintage camcorder.
Tools I use for my restorations: (All UK links and may differ with other countries)
Screwdriver Set: www.amazon.co.uk/iFixit-EU145...
Holife Soldering Station: www.amazon.co.uk/Clossity-Sol...
Duratool Solder Wire 60/40: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142373084888?hash=item212618ded8:g:hkcAAOSw~y9ZDE2e&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4OOfWtOMtTgI%2FO93WKRhRo9rmd4DSHJmzLtuS232fORn%2B6vxY6DLldFFFm9Y5W3iK83JDtu%2BOBtVLntiQ8O0vezK9WT6thaQy26o1urXQwrKAFGhI9Cas3l37cgEzc5y7N5UEdF1Jo2fh%2FuP5%2F5kofPrv3ZMbNUvCKoD0kks3uLpufKyuv5D0ExuhKMyBwAfdnzg5mDsrnI335yof0yTE17HnwCIh%2B3nkheCww61soGFxpwS5u7zDRtalk%2BnmgTPHS9aY1OmRv%2B0lTQF7FXhacgEdMZwOJNtXKN7yRCe4YaY%7Ctkp%3ABFBMiNO6t8Vg
LTronics RMA-223 Flux Paste: www.amazon.co.uk/RMA-223-Grease-Syringe-Solder-Soldering/dp/B07Q31D3SZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RDFNE8HJUNN4&keywords=LTronics+RMA-223+Flux+Paste&qid=1658586746&sprefix=ltronics+rma-223+flux+paste%2Caps%2C49&sr=8-1
MG Chemicals Desolder Braid: www.amazon.co.uk/MG-Chemicals...
Echanic UV solder mask: www.amazon.co.uk/Mechanic-GY-...
IPA: amazon.co.uk/ChemDistro-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Isopropanol-Disinfectant/dp/B08L596XRC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2O2DNOZEZU531&keywords=IPA&qid=1658587090&sprefix=ipa%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTVdTOFBHUUFMVjVBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc0OTkxMkNaTjM1MVREUjAwMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDAzNDUwMlJQWDNZVVFVVUhORyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Watch Part Two here: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
are you willing to do repairs for someone at a cost?
Everything about this video is top notch
I love Handycam Sony ❤
Wow just amazing you really want to revive this camcorder no matter what! Literally no techs want to touch the Sony CCD-F/CCD-V series 8mm/Hi8 camcorders because they don’t want to spend time cleaning the boards and removing and installing new capacitors as well as disassembling and reassembling the units. Hats off to you and I’m really looking forward to part 2! :)
Thank you VCR Guy, appreciate it. :-)
I recently got the same camera with literally the same problems and this video is such a gift! Thank you!
Very helpful, ty
Even if it is fixed it will most likely fail later due to cap leakage between the board layers. I have restored most of the Sony Video Walkmans inc the GV-8 and GV-9 which are terrible to restore. Lots of leaking caps but I do have 3 x fully working gv-8 and GV-9 units.
It's a great work! Thank you for sharing this very instructive video!
This tutorial has come as a learning gift to me, only three days ago I purchased a Sony HandyCam Model CCD F555E for 7,99 pounds which was consumer camcorder released in 1991, basically, it's very close in design to the F500E, I appreciate your fruitful skill on how you explain step by step how to disassembly such a complex array of pcb circuits; I really look forward to watch part 2 restoration.
Thank you for the comment, really appreciate it. Part 2 is now available to watch: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
You sir are awesome. Looking forward to part 2.
Thank you, appreciate it. :-)
Part 2 is now available to watch: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
Excellent video! Looking forward to part 2! Subscribed :) Have my old and then great Canon A1 Hi8 on the attic needing some love..
Thank you Caroline, appreciate it. :-)
Part 2 is now available to watch: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
This is fantastic. I have one of these which I bought when they were first released. I'm experiencing exactly the same issues as per your video. I need to get it fixed so I can transfer all my 8mm videos to a digital format. It looks like a big job but I'll give it a go. Hopefully Part 2 will be available soon. Any chance you could put up a list of all the required capacitors? That would be super helpful.
That is great, glad the video will be helpful with repairing more of these classic camcorders. Regarding the capacitor list, I will attach a full list of them in Part 2 for everyone. I'm still currently recapping each board which is taking some time, especially with this heatwave.
@@theretropal That's fantastic, thank you for all the hardwork you're doing. I hope I'll be able to fix mine but I definitely won't be starting on it until the weather cools down!
Part 2 is now available to watch: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
These things were little marvels of compact microelectronics back in the early 90s. I remember that despite the electronic part being obviously obsolete by today standards, the lenses on these cameras were really high quality, creating a very dynamic image that was no longer to be found in the later less expensive products. Beautiful low resolution images.
This video is actually super helpful. Seems like it'd be a headache to work on but whatever it takes to save these things from the recycle bin. I have a CCD-F77 needing all new caps this that and the third but I don't think I have all the refurbishment tools yet. That and I still need to dissect it which I haven't gotten around to doing. All you need is a screwdriver, alcohol, soldering gun and fresh caps, right? Is there anything I'm missing? Otherwise great video!!
Hi, sorry missed your comment. Regarding your question. So for the restoration process you will need a screwdriver kit (I use the iFixit Pro Tech Tool Kit) however, any screwdriver kit will work for this. All the gear I use I've attached below plus put in the comments section of both parts. Hope this helps. Screwdriver Set: www.amazon.co.uk/iFixit-EU145307-4-repairing-laptops-electronics/dp/B07C2XDG55/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1PHTOUGV6OJEU&keywords=ifixit&qid=1658587124&sprefix=ifixit%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-7 Holife Soldering Station: www.amazon.co.uk/Clossity-Soldering-Adjustable-Function-Temperature/dp/B09YV9GQ32/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2QNBV4FUHA0JB&keywords=Holife+Soldering+Station%3A&qid=1658586454&sprefix=holife+soldering+station+%2Caps%2C49&sr=8-7 Duratool Solder Wire 60/40: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142373084888?hash=item212618ded8:g:hkcAAOSw~y9ZDE2e&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4OOfWtOMtTgI%2FO93WKRhRo9rmd4DSHJmzLtuS232fORn%2B6vxY6DLldFFFm9Y5W3iK83JDtu%2BOBtVLntiQ8O0vezK9WT6thaQy26o1urXQwrKAFGhI9Cas3l37cgEzc5y7N5UEdF1Jo2fh%2FuP5%2F5kofPrv3ZMbNUvCKoD0kks3uLpufKyuv5D0ExuhKMyBwAfdnzg5mDsrnI335yof0yTE17HnwCIh%2B3nkheCww61soGFxpwS5u7zDRtalk%2BnmgTPHS9aY1OmRv%2B0lTQF7FXhacgEdMZwOJNtXKN7yRCe4YaY%7Ctkp%3ABFBMiNO6t8Vg LTronics RMA-223 Flux Paste: www.amazon.co.uk/RMA-223-Grease-Syringe-Solder-Soldering/dp/B07Q31D3SZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RDFNE8HJUNN4&keywords=LTronics+RMA-223+Flux+Paste&qid=1658586746&sprefix=ltronics+rma-223+flux+paste%2Caps%2C49&sr=8-1 MG Chemicals Desolder Braid: www.amazon.co.uk/MG-Chemicals-Desoldering-Braid-Length/dp/B008O9VLA2/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.997bd184-e71e-4447-bef9-c5495ae8a098%3Aamzn1.sym.997bd184-e71e-4447-bef9-c5495ae8a098&crid=2RCNBZWN79AG1&cv_ct_cx=flux&keywords=flux&pd_rd_i=B008O9VLA2&pd_rd_r=1638aee4-4ec3-4853-b925-d1b75d8e405f&pd_rd_w=qCues&pd_rd_wg=wtdRi&pf_rd_p=997bd184-e71e-4447-bef9-c5495ae8a098&pf_rd_r=1F6ATX6STZXSHZ3GWXYH&psc=1&qid=1658586503&sprefix=flux%2Caps%2C94&sr=1-1-1890b328-3a40-4864-baa0-a8eddba1bf6a Echanic UV solder mask: www.amazon.co.uk/Mechanic-GY-UVH900-Curable-Solder-Protection/dp/B08F5D14TT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=DWVVBT2EJZV6&keywords=Echanic+UV+solder+mask%3A&qid=1658586800&sprefix=echanic+uv+solder+mask+%2Caps%2C45&sr=8-4 IPA: amazon.co.uk/ChemDistro-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Isopropanol-Disinfectant/dp/B08L596XRC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2O2DNOZEZU531&keywords=IPA&qid=1658587090&sprefix=ipa%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTVdTOFBHUUFMVjVBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc0OTkxMkNaTjM1MVREUjAwMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDAzNDUwMlJQWDNZVVFVVUhORyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
really nice content! you got a new subscriber :)
Thank you, appreciate it. :-)
That's cool that you uploaded the annoying process. I'm doing the same with a JVC GR80. But I'm too lazy to do every single capacitor since the vhs portion works flawlessly and the camera has a picture it's just all red. I want to get an esr meter but they're impossible to find in my location so i might need to get it online which i hate
Hopefully you will be able to get the GR80 working 100% eventually. :-)
When will we get to see part 2 ? Really looking forward to it!
Very soon, currently filming it. 😉
Part 2 is now available to watch: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
Thanks for the video is there any reliable source where to buy good quality capacitors
RS-Online are a good and reliable source for high quality capacitors.
Thanks for the info @@theretropal
I have just gotten 3 camcorders from garbage one works one doesn't load one i need find a charger for i have the sony similar to youres ccdfx410
For the solder gun, what temperature setting is convenient?
For a soldering gun, it really depends on the type of solder that is used on the board, however, if the board was made in the early 2000s and back then I would recommend between 340 degrees and 370 degrees. If the solder does not melt or you having difficulty removing the solder, then gradually increase the temperature but don't put the temp too high as it could damage the pads on the board.
@@theretropal thanks. The circuit boards I work on will be mostly ones from the 90s as I have a variety of cameras needing all new components. So will this recommended temperature also be 340-370 on those 90s boards? Or lower
@@CycloneCordVHS Yes, just avoid using lead-free solder and use leaded solder and flux, which helps the solder to flow better.
Kinda off topic for this video but just heard about that heat wave the other day now it's hitting the states. How're you doing during all of this?
Doing well thank you, the heatwave was quite bad and made it impossible to film any upcoming episodes, but everything back to normal now. Hope everyone during these heatwaves stays safe. 🙂
When is part 2 comming??
Very soon, currently filming and editing it. 😃
@@theretropal thank you😄
Part 2 is now available to watch: kzhead.info/sun/qNJshJWZq6GEmWg/bejne.html
How much would you charge to do mine
Unfortunately I wouldn't have the time to do it, due to filming upcoming episodes and other work commitments.
hey TheRetroPal, do you have any social media account so I can reach out to you? Cheers, Eren