Video problem

[chrisdonegan]

Hi, I've dug out a Sony VX1000E video camera. It switches on and accepts a mini DV tape but the picture through the view finder is heavily lined and when I play back a tape taken when the camera was in its prime the same lines and grainy picture appear. I've tried cleaning the recording head but to no avail. Bin?

[EdwinaU]

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the community.

You could try a cleaning cassette as detailed here. 

Another option would be to get some advice from a repairs centre.

Best wishes,

Ed

[chrisdonegan]

Hi Ed, thanks for the suggestion. I have tried a cleaning cassette but the problem persists. It looks like the picture on an old analogue tv with bad signal reception. I don’t want to invest much money in it as I am looking to sell it and invest in a phone with video. Any further suggestions would be welcome.
Chris

[EdwinaU · Accepted solution]

You're welcome, Chris.

At this point talking to someone from repairs (see link above) may help. They can advise you on what's possible to help with your decision.

Good luck,

Ed

[chrisdonegan]

Hi Ed, took your advice and spoke to a Sony service engineer. He told me cameras of that age suffer multiple component failure and that it is beyond compare. RIP

Thanks

Chris