Question about Sharp Viewcam VL-NZ50U Mini DV Digital Camcorder

White screen in sun light

On a recent trip, my camcorder suddnely startign showing a completely white-out screen when outdoors, but was filming well indoors. Also, in the evenings or early mornings, when sun light was low it worked well, but not in broad day light. Then suddenly it started clicking noise (like a magnetic relay) and screen started to flutter between white and an image in broad day light, but worked ok inside the house. Then the camcorder became ok even outside, but the whole cycle repeated itself again. I am not sure what is going and where can I get some help with this in India? thanks, naresh

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Your lens ( iris may be sticking ) and its cables need cleaning : an authorized service center will replace the lens - possibly under warranty , if you call sharp customer service with sales date information , first ;

Posted on Aug 19, 2007

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