Fuzzy LCD and EVF at DVinfo.net

Michael DeMichele · January 26th, 2005, 12:29 PM

LCD and Viewfinder are fuzzy on a Panasonic GS series camcorder, but the unit will record to tape and playback on a monitor just fine.

Is this issue repairable? Got many repair shop quotes ranging from 130-250 flat rate, but no one will say if it is repairable or not before shipping it out. Most repair centers will not charge you if its not repairable, but I'd just like to know if anyone out there has had something like this fixed. If so, what was your experience. Shop recommendations greatly appreciated.

Patrick Jenkins · January 26th, 2005, 02:54 PM

Not sure about the LCD, maybe the EVF is out of focus?

Can you take a picture that shows what you mean by fuzzy? In my mind it could mean any number of things...

Michael DeMichele · January 26th, 2005, 03:33 PM

I don't have the cam in hand. Fuzzy means totally unwatchable, it needs repair, not just a question of focus.

Chris Hurd · January 26th, 2005, 03:51 PM

Isn't there a focus adjustment diopter somewhere underneath the EVF?

Michael DeMichele · January 26th, 2005, 05:01 PM

yes there is a diopter, however, this is not a focus issue, not even close, in fact you can't even make out the outlines of a subject.

Chris Hurd · January 26th, 2005, 09:56 PM

Then something is wrong and it sounds like a service call.

January 26th, 2005, 12:29 PM	#1
Michael DeMichele New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 14	Fuzzy LCD and EVF LCD and Viewfinder are fuzzy on a Panasonic GS series camcorder, but the unit will record to tape and playback on a monitor just fine. Is this issue repairable? Got many repair shop quotes ranging from 130-250 flat rate, but no one will say if it is repairable or not before shipping it out. Most repair centers will not charge you if its not repairable, but I'd just like to know if anyone out there has had something like this fixed. If so, what was your experience. Shop recommendations greatly appreciated.

January 26th, 2005, 03:51 PM	#4
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January 26th, 2005, 02:54 PM	#2
Patrick Jenkins Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 382	Not sure about the LCD, maybe the EVF is out of focus? Can you take a picture that shows what you mean by fuzzy? In my mind it could mean any number of things...

January 26th, 2005, 03:33 PM	#3
Michael DeMichele New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 14	I don't have the cam in hand. Fuzzy means totally unwatchable, it needs repair, not just a question of focus.

January 26th, 2005, 05:01 PM	#5
Michael DeMichele New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 14	yes there is a diopter, however, this is not a focus issue, not even close, in fact you can't even make out the outlines of a subject.