20 Most Recent Canon Optura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

These camcorders are not repaired because of the low cost of replacing them.

I think the battery failed, I would replace the battery. You can buy the battery by number (battery info is printed on the battery) on eBay.

This incident happens often and damages the camcorder's power board. Replacing power board and some adjustment should resolved the problem. Your cost may run from $175-$225 in US for this model. Whenever you are transfering and connecting to pc, it is recommended to connect AC adapter power for this. Do not rely on a charged battery. Good luck.

I can't see the other solutions you mention.

This camera requires a Firewire (DV or IEEE1394) connection to download videos from tape. That is all there is to it. Some mini-DV cameras will download by USB cable, but this one is not one of them. The USB connection is only usable to download stills from a memory card in the camera in this model.

The same is true of cameras made by other companies such as Sony and Samsung. Some models will download over USB cables but other will only work over Firewire.

Two possible causes for said problem..
1- battery itself could be bad/ dead.
2- battery compartment terminals got broken internally and causing no voltage supply towards camcorder circuit board.
Check camcorder with another battery and if it still does not power up then it will take apart to check battery compartment terminals and nearby chip fuse, this should be done by camera technician to avoid further damage to camcorder.
Hope this will help.

You will require a firewire cable to connect to the Mac. Usually a 4 to 6 pin cable, the newer Macs use a 9 pin version.
iMovie will do the job as will Final Cut.

do you have the correct updated driver for this model camera? If not browse this website below ans shown
Just click it on

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/Browse.aspx?type=Hardware&category=Cameras%20%26%20Photo&subcategory=Camcorders&showallcats=true&compat=compatible&v=Canon

Hi,

Looks like the Canon Camcorder has failure in the drive system for the tape. This is mechanical issue, so you would need to take it in to get fixed.

A few times I've been able to resolve this by blowing compressed air in the frame and cleaning the head ( try this if you can do it )

Else, you will have to get this repaired by a professional technician.

Sounds like you have a "dead" camcorder. This can be caused by a circuit protect (tiny fuse) being blown or a bad board. This will need to be repaired by an experienced technician. <a href="http://www.austintelstarservices.com">www.austintelstarservices.com</a>

It sounds like something has jammed the tape door mechanism preventing it from opening. This is a very delicate part of a mini DV camcorder. I would highly recommend taking it to a electronics repair shop where it can be checked out. If you try and force the tape out you will probably cause considerable damage to the tape transport system making your camcorder unusable.

Take Care,

Rear top right hand side (above the record button there's a little door that has "DC IN" embedded in it.)

This looks like AC power getting into the camera, keep the cut-down power pack well away from the camera.

The problem you have is related to frame rate. I believe your sony camcorder has a lower framerate compared to the Canon Optura and that is the source of the problem. There are software that are capable of increasing the framerate and may be its time for you to get one of them. I remember using Adobe Premiere when I had my MAC at the studio so it might be the answer to your problem.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2198857_rate-file-adobe-premiere-pro.html
PS: It is available for both MAC an windows so make sure that you buy the MAC version.

Sorry but the only way to transfer the tape is to be able to play it in a compatible camcorder or player. Then use one of the analog to digital converters "available on the internet" to transfer it to a PC.
Best bet is to ask some friends if they have an old camcorder that will be able to play that video cassette for you.
Sidenote: If the cassette is fairly new it might already be recorded in digital format, in which case you only need a compatible camcorder or player and a USB or Firewire cable to import it into your Mac

Hope this helps, don't forget to vote if the answers you seek are helpful.

you need a firewire cable
it is also called IEEE 1394.
however you need a firewire port on your computer as well.
if you don't have a port like that, then you can buy a firewire pci card.
ask at your local electronics shop.

If you suspect that your JVC camcorder may have been damaged by plugging in the wrong power cord, it's possible that the cassette mechanism may not release as intended. However, you can try the following steps to manually release the cassette:

1. Turn off the camcorder: Make sure the camcorder is turned off and unplugged from any power source.
2. Locate the cassette release button: The cassette release button is usually located on the side or bottom of the camcorder near the cassette compartment. It may be labeled "eject" or have a symbol that looks like a triangle with an arrow pointing up.
3. Press the cassette release button: Press and hold the cassette release button for several seconds to see if it releases the cassette. You may need to press it firmly or use a pointed object like a pen or pencil to press it.
4. Manually release the cassette: If the cassette release button does not work, you can try manually releasing the cassette. Look for a small hole on the camcorder near the cassette compartment. This hole may be labeled "emergency release" or have a symbol that looks like a triangle with an arrow pointing down. Insert a straightened paperclip or similar object into the hole and press gently to release the cassette.

If you are unable to manually release the cassette, it's possible that the camcorder has been damaged beyond repair.

It's possible that the video head is dirty or damaged, which is preventing the camcorder from playing back tapes. You may need to clean or replace the video head. As for the "No Card" message, it may be a default message that appears when the camcorder cannot detect a tape. Check that the tape is inserted correctly and try a different tape to see if the issue persists. If the problem continues, it may be a more serious issue with the camcorder that requires professional repair.