Cant record I have a really really really old Sony video Hi8 Handycam and when I put a tape in thats already been recorded, it won't play and when i switch to CAMERA mode it turns off and i have to unplug and replug it in to get anything to work. Also on the screen in CAMERA mode a symbol with a hand ( looks like this ((handprint)) ) on it shows up. Is this fixable or should we buy a new camera...the camera is about 15 years old so i don't think they make this brand anymore. Please help us.

Elyssa Derka Apr 04, 2007

no we got ours in 1992 no we got ours in 1992

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Hello, your camcorder is from 1998 or 1999. Yes it is fixable. Please ask for the price estimate from the technician with best references. If you need more info please advice.

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