My tripod just fell over with my JVC miniDV camcorder on it. now it's only showing bright oranges/reds?

Question

it also has trouble focusing. Is there a way to fix this? or did a lens/filter get separated? This sucks cause i'm in the middle of filming

Answer 1

i know this may seem like a dumb answer but when we move our RCA t.v. it does that w/the oranges and reds on the screen but after turning it on and off again for a minute its normal. Its worth the try.

Answer 2

record something and watch it one something other than the miniDV.  this will help you isolate if it's the lens / recording components or just the screen / display.  if it's display you might live with it until you want to upgrade the machine for the newer camcorders.  I just bought the Canon HG10 and it's really nice.  only draw back is the format of AVCHD.

if it's the recording / lens, you're screwed and should probably pony up for a new machine since fixing it will be the same price of a new one (except for the latest greatest models)