Question about Sony Handycam DCR-HC30E Mini DV Digital Camcorder

No Picture in LCD or Viewfinder

There is no picute in my view finder or LCD screen. I have all of my display menu's and such, but no picture, and yes the lense cover is down. There is a small eye looking icon in the screen, and I can view old videos, but when I try and record the screen is pitch black even though audio is recording. What can I do, seriously only used this thing about twenty minutes since I got it????

GKC34 Nov 11, 2007

yes i have exactly the same problem with this model however i have had my handycam now for 3years but still not happy as i have just bought a sony dvd handycam and the picture quality on my dv tape one is far superior.

i wonder if it is worth having it repaired?
Anonymous Feb 08, 2008

i HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAMCORDER

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