Any familiar with Panasonic MS2 S-VHS Camcorder?

I have dusted down one of these from the attic and all seems well, apart from the small matter that it does not record a picture. Anyone know how good these camcorders are and if it is worth having it repaired? Reason I want to get it working is that looking at the opticals, I assume it could be good for its zoom and bright lens (F1.4 I think) and so capture the picture on my Sony TRV 22 via the S VHS cable.