Need Sony Handycam Advice!

Mar 20, 2006 4 Replies

Hi. Recently, my Sony Handycam was dropped to the ground - not very hard, mind you. But now, when I attempt to "Record", both the viewfinder window and the lense don't show any picture except fuzzy, complete total darkness. However, when I play back stuff I've recorded earlier, before the drop, the viewfinder and lense work fine.



So now I'm wondering - what happened? Was the battery just damaged and it has to be recharged or replaced, which could be done easily . . . or did something terrible happen like the lense getting screwed up and this is the end of my Handycam's days?! What am I gonna do?!



I need advice. Thanks.



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The lens / imager assembly may have been damaged, or a connector inside could have been jarred partially loose. Only a skilled tech should look at it - camcorders are the Swiss watches of consumer elextronics. If you aren't willing to spend at least about 100.00 to 150.00 on it, best look for another one.

Mark Z.

Claim on your house contents policy assuming you ave accidental damage

Dave

Claim on your house contents policy assuming you ave accidental damage

Dave

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