Canon MV5i has died - worth repairing?

03-11-2005, 6:39 PM

Hi folks,

My three year old Canon MV5i miniDV camcorder has developed a strange fault whereby it seems unable to lock onto the correct white balance or exposure when in automatic mode. Even when I switch to manual settings it seems unable to gain a correct setting - the image just gets muddy and the white balance fails to lock.

Does anyone have any idea if this is a common or serious problem, and is it worth forking out for a repair? I've asked in one place and they want £60 just to give me an estimate! I'm wondering if it's time just to look for a new camcorder...?

Any advice much appreciated.

03-11-2005, 8:10 PM

Try this linc for a free estimate, it worked for me.

http://www.digiservice.co.uk/

04-11-2005, 1:10 AM

Any ccd funny business at all on this model of camera and it could be that you have the mv600 fault (read the M600 forum, there is a recent link to canons site, they are fixing your model of cam free of charge if the ccd fails, your symptoms are consistent)

03-11-2005, 6:39 PM	#1
dougbryson Guest Posts: n/a	Canon MV5i has died - worth repairing? Advertisement Want to Advertise? Hi folks, My three year old Canon MV5i miniDV camcorder has developed a strange fault whereby it seems unable to lock onto the correct white balance or exposure when in automatic mode. Even when I switch to manual settings it seems unable to gain a correct setting - the image just gets muddy and the white balance fails to lock. Does anyone have any idea if this is a common or serious problem, and is it worth forking out for a repair? I've asked in one place and they want £60 just to give me an estimate! I'm wondering if it's time just to look for a new camcorder...? Any advice much appreciated.
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03-11-2005, 8:10 PM	#2
hao Guest Posts: n/a	Try this linc for a free estimate, it worked for me. http://www.digiservice.co.uk/
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04-11-2005, 1:10 AM	#3
Roy Mallard Guest Posts: n/a	Any ccd funny business at all on this model of camera and it could be that you have the mv600 fault (read the M600 forum, there is a recent link to canons site, they are fixing your model of cam free of charge if the ccd fails, your symptoms are consistent)
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