[Hardluck Pinoi gypsy]

Thanks for the reply. Yes ive considered sending it. problem is i forgot to say that im now in expensive paris, meaning i have to shell out precious euros while my modest income is in philippine pesos; exchange rate 70:1. sorry for being cheap but what they charge here just to see it is already the price of a whole new set of dentures for me back home!

I lookeD at the parts and price list for the dvx and unless i opt to change the whole lens assembly, (around 700$) all the other (plastic, mechanical) components are priced between 2 bucks to 40.+shipping. Im looking to spend max 200$ if i skip the repair shop here.

here’s he parts i really need to replace which i cannot be certain with the very limited description in the panasonic list:

1. Focus ring–there is no visible damage but wont hurt me much to replace.

2. plastic with 3 screws where front glass of the lens assembly is attached, i believe it also has the grooves where the focus ring gears rotate. it doesnt do that anymore so i dont have manual focus, i think ive lost (or broken)some locking pin or pins from its frequent disattachments. The screw heads are also busted because of layers and layers of superglue i have applied to attach the no 3 part.

3. part that hold filters, attach the lens hood/shade and the lens’ specs are written: “10x optical Zoom”, 72mm, focal length etc. This is a non-moving part but very important.

4. I would also like to replace the front glass if its possible to order it separate from the rest of the lens assembly. it has this annoying clouding and ‘rainbow’ on the upper right side, i suppose caused by chemical reaction from the superglue. i dont want to touch it fearing i might do more damage. although it doesnt affect much the captured image, i have to be more careful with it handling glare than my other DVX; i got used to it though.

again many thanks for the quick response.