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Old September 13th, 2008, 01:36 AM   #1
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XL2 color viewfinder producing no picture

hey guys, all of a sudden i fired up my camera today and there is no picture in the viewfinder...the gain light works but no picture in record or playback. Any ideas?
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Old September 13th, 2008, 03:47 AM   #2
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Check the viewfinder cord connections leading from the viewfinder to the main XL2 body.
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Old September 13th, 2008, 11:21 AM   #3
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Come on, can anybody think of something a little more innovative? I have done that many times.
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Old September 13th, 2008, 07:21 PM   #4
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Old September 14th, 2008, 08:18 AM   #5
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Come on, can anybody think of something a little more innovative? I have done that many times.
OK, here's innovation. Did you remember to remove the lens cap?
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