A look at what is currently available on eBay
How much would it cost to repair a video camera that doesn't pick up video?
I was an idiot and let my brother borrow my Sony handycam. He must have dropped it or hit it on something because it all worked fine before I gave it to him, and now whenever I turn it on to record it does not display any video, neither through the eyepiece or the pop out viewer. It records sound correctly, just does not pick up or display video. I know that a tube or something must have gotten messed up, does anyone know around how much this would cost to fix? I'm extremely pissed because I know he won't pay for it and it'll probably cost more to fix then the damn thing is worth. Thanks for any help you can give.
I guess that I should add I'm a poor college student who bought this off ebay. I'm not buying a new one. I would if I had the money, but "springing" for a new anything when you're in my shoes isn't possible. Thanks for all the extremely quick responses though. Is it really free to get it checked out? I was sure they'd charge something just to look at it
Most places, including Sony will give you an estimate, some charge for the diagnostic, some do not. So, if you decide to, you can call several repair shops including Sony's and ask if they will do the diagnostic, how much it costs and they will give you the estimate for the cost of the repairs and you can decide. If you do decide to go the estimate route, make sure when you make the calls about repair estimates, one question you should ask if they will give you a written guarantee on the cost of the repair.
I'd say it might be worth it, Sony is usually good with repairs except for one thing bothers me about the nature of the damage.
The fact that you can record sound but can't see through the eyepiece or the screen might indicate that damage was done to both the optical and electornic optical processing parts.
This is just a suggestion but you can buy used Sony Handycams from electronic stores who have checked them out for some very reasonable prices and they usually give a 30 day guarantee.
Items recently purchased from this site
AccuPlace AP3065 Label Pick and Place Machine No Display Bad Power Supply Opt 1, APPLE 27" LED CINEMA DISPLAY (FLAT PANEL) +++PICK OF THE DAY+++ PICK-UP ONLY, Star Wars TPM DARTH MAUL 1:1 Scale Pepsi/Frito Lay Display Figure PICK-UP ONLY, Star Wars TPM Anakin Skywalker POD RACER 1:1 Scale Display Figure PICK-UP ONLY, Sports Display Case 7x3 VERY UNIQUE 4 baseballs 8x10 Ft Lauderdale Local pick up, CAPTAIN MORGAN STATUE DISPLAY 4 FT "AS IS" **PICK UP CINTI OHIO REDUCED !, 35 Kentucky Wildcats Basketballs in Display Cases Local Pick Up Only, STAR WARS NABOO FIGHTER GIANT TRU STORE DISPLAY pick up only in GREENVILLE, RI, HOBBY SHOP BALSA WOOD DISPLAY CASE- W/WOOD- PICK UP ONLY, Bart Multi-Tiered Modern Home Office Display Bookshelf NEW PICK COLOR New!!, Bart Multi-Tiered Modern Home Office Display Bookshelf NEW PICK COLOR New!!, 2 sided Good Year Tin advertising gas oil tires display sign *Pick up Only. , 32 vintage Hard Plastic Halloween CupCake picks Cake Bakery display board , ESP LTD H-51 ELECTRIC GUITAR, AMP, CASE, PICKS, CABLES, STRINGS, DISPLAY blue , TROUT FISHERMAN FORD F-100 PICK-UP TRUCK 1956 DANBURY MINT 1:24 & DISPLAY CASE, 18 Pc. High Tech Magnetic Pick Up Tool Counter Display ULLHTDISP BRAND NEW!, COMMERCIAL DISLAY SHELVES - PICK UP ONLY DISPLAY SHELF, COMMERCIAL DISLAY SHELVES - PICK UP ONLY DISPLAY SHELF, Natural A JADE JADEITE Display Cicada Tooth Pick Holder 326961, SHIPS FREE Fp Magic Pet Hair Remover Display (Catalog Category: Dog / Hair Pick-, Green 100% A JADE JADEITE Display Bat Tooth Pick Holder 321942, mickey mouse display huge from store you pick up walt disney rare, 10' Curved, Lighted, Pop Up Trade Show Display Booth in 2 Cases; Pick Up/No Ship, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, 100% A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY DRAGON TOOTH PICK HOLDER 310977, Natural A JADE JADEITE Display Dragon Tooth Pick Holder 320159, Grade A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY DRAGON TOOTH PICK HOLDER 313682, A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY DRAGON TOOTH PICK HOLDER 312565, 100% A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY DRAGON TOOTH PICK HOLER 314673, RED 100% A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY BAT TOOTH PICK HOLDER 308300, 100% Natural JADE JADEITE DISPLAY DRAGON TOOTH PICK HOLDER 310282, Natural A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY BIRD TOOTH PICK HOLDER 315039, Transformers Optimus Prime*UNIQUE Display*Sensor*Sounds*Lights*Pick UP only, Transformers Optimus Prime*UNIQUE Display*Sensor*Sounds*Lights*Pick UP only, Multicolor Pocket Telescopic Magnetic Pick-up Tool Display ULL15XDISP BRAND NEW!, 100% Natural A JADE JADEITE Display Cicada Bamboo Tooth Pick Holder 327033, Display Showcase Local pick up-NE Ohio, Greeting card rack floor display. Nice! PICK-UP ONLY, STAGG 6 Lbs / 2.72Kg Display Case For Picks And Small Accessories, Green A JADE JADEITE DISPLAY DRAGON TOOTH PICK HOLDER 486812, Dunlop Tortex Display 36 Picks Per Gauge, D-rods -1937 Ford Pick up ideal for code 3 custom+bonus display case , D-rods -1937 Ford Pick up ideal for code 3 custom + bonus display case , D-rods -1937 Ford Pick up ideal for code 3 custom + bonus display case , Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, STEREOPHONICS Pick Part New LTD CD MUSIC FRAMED DISPLAY, Sturdy Black Metal 2 Shelf Display Rack for literature Chicago area Pick Up, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS*GUITAR PICK DISPLAY*LARGER SIZE*20 PICKS**LIMITED EDITION*, NIRVANA**NEVERMIND**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LARGER SIZE*20 PICKS**LIMITED EDITION**, BON JOVI**CRUSH**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LARGER SIZE*20 PICKS**LIMITED EDITION**, AC/DC*TNT BLACK ICE*GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LARGER SIZE*20 PICKS**LIMITED EDITION**, METALLICA**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LARGER SIZE**20 PICKS, BLACK SABBATH*GUITAR PICK DISPLAY*LARGER SIZE**20 PICKS, KISS**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LARGER SIZE**20 PICKS, CarLine Sign to Display on CarVisor To Pick up Child in the Carpool Line, Car Show Display Stand 07 08 09 10 Mustang Shelby GT Roush Top Pick Display, Peter Party Picks 12/display - Penis Shaped, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, YOU PICK Wedding Cake Topper AND Keepsake Display Stand, AMY WINEHOUSE SOUVENIR LIMITED 54/100 RARE DISPLAY OF 15 DIFFERENTS GUITAR PICK, Danish Modern Teak China Lighted Display Cabinet/Buffet/Sideboard- local pick-up, STORE DISPLAY SHELVING GONDOLA PICK UP ONLY DAYTON OH , Topps 1989 Pick N Chews Bubble Gum Candy Display Box, 2 Dozen Cocktail/Food Pick 4''L Bamboo Display Pack, AWESOME FOREIGNER AUTOGRAPHED DISPLAY WITH MICK JONES GUITAR PICK *COA* , GARY HOEY AMERICAN MADE AUTOGRAPHED CD DISPLAY W/GUITAR PICK SIGNED BY FULL BAND, Blue 6 foot tall and round Shelving Display Unit, PICK UP ONLY, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, Foil Satin Jewelry Display Gift bags 4X6inch Pick Color, BULK LOT DISPLAY CASE + 345 ASSORTED GAUGE GUITAR PICKS, DISHWALLA AUTOGRAPHED PET YOUR FRIENDS DISPLAY W/GUITAR PICK *COA* SIGNED, 4 jumbo coins for display u pick em we got it., ARMY OF ANYONE AUTOGRAPHED DISPLAY GUITAR PICK KORN FILTER STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, EDDIE MONEY AUTOGRAPHED CD DISPLAY W/GUITAR PICK *COA* I LOVE THE 80's VAN HALEN, PICKBAY Guitar PICK Holder Pendant 1,000 necklaces in 1 Display Picks as ART NEW, Caseworks Hockey Puck Display Case (NHL301A-EL) Made in the USA - Pick Your Logo, HALLOWEEN**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LIMITED EDITION**SET 2 , HALLOWEEN**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LIMITED EDITION**SET 1 , ALIEN*SIGOURNEY WEAVER*GUITAR PICK DISPLAY*LIMITED SET , CHILDS PLAY**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LIMITED TO 100**, SCREAM**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**LIMITED TO 100**, PICK-MAX 2 - 4 DIGIT DISPLAY INVENTORY CONTROL, IRON MAIDEN**GUITAR PICK DISPLAY**GOLD EDITION**,
