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Mark McNamara · May 20th, 2011, 09:05 PM

I have a 110 and am having trouble with the view finder. It works at times but at others it is funky with a purple haze and other color trouble. Sometimes I can't see anything. I plug it in and out and sometimes it helps. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Sareesh Sudhakaran · May 20th, 2011, 10:44 PM

Have you tried cleaning the contacts? If yes, then you might have to get it serviced or buy a 'new' one.

Mark McNamara · May 21st, 2011, 12:20 AM

" New One" refers to the view finder?
Thanks.

Sareesh Sudhakaran · May 21st, 2011, 01:30 AM

Yes of course...but I suggest you try to get it serviced first. It might be possible to fix it.

Joachim Claus · May 21st, 2011, 10:04 AM

I had trouble with my HD100's viewfinder. It showed only every second line. It was replaced by JVC on warranty.

Joachim

Mark McNamara · May 21st, 2011, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the help!

Jay Webster · May 21st, 2011, 08:22 PM

Hi Mark,
I have a110 also.
Had a slight problem with the viewfinder a few months ago.
I agree with Sareesh, try cleaning the contacts. I used a marine grade electronic cleaner I think it's made by a company named CRC.
Anyway, sprayed it on the contacts waited a few seconds and wiped off residue with a Q tip.
Presto, no problems for four or so months now.
Give it a try before spending on service.
Can't hurt..

Mark McNamara · May 22nd, 2011, 03:54 PM

Thanks Jay. I will definitely try that. Here in Haines Ak I should have no trouble finding a marine grade cleaner.

May 20th, 2011, 09:05 PM	#1
Mark McNamara New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Haines AK Posts: 23	View Finder trouble I have a 110 and am having trouble with the view finder. It works at times but at others it is funky with a purple haze and other color trouble. Sometimes I can't see anything. I plug it in and out and sometimes it helps. Any suggestions? Thanks.

May 20th, 2011, 10:44 PM	#2
Sareesh Sudhakaran Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,385	Re: View Finder trouble Have you tried cleaning the contacts? If yes, then you might have to get it serviced or buy a 'new' one. __________________ Get the Free Comprehensive Guide to Rigging ANY Camera - one guide to rig them all - DSLRs to the Arri Alexa.

May 21st, 2011, 12:20 AM	#3
Mark McNamara New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Haines AK Posts: 23	Re: View Finder trouble " New One" refers to the view finder? Thanks.

May 21st, 2011, 01:30 AM	#4
Sareesh Sudhakaran Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,385	Re: View Finder trouble Yes of course...but I suggest you try to get it serviced first. It might be possible to fix it. __________________ Get the Free Comprehensive Guide to Rigging ANY Camera - one guide to rig them all - DSLRs to the Arri Alexa.

May 21st, 2011, 10:04 AM	#5
Joachim Claus Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany Posts: 132	Re: View Finder trouble I had trouble with my HD100's viewfinder. It showed only every second line. It was replaced by JVC on warranty. Joachim

May 21st, 2011, 05:10 PM	#6
Mark McNamara New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Haines AK Posts: 23	Re: View Finder trouble Thanks for the help!

May 21st, 2011, 08:22 PM	#7
Jay Webster Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 131	Re: View Finder trouble Hi Mark, I have a110 also. Had a slight problem with the viewfinder a few months ago. I agree with Sareesh, try cleaning the contacts. I used a marine grade electronic cleaner I think it's made by a company named CRC. Anyway, sprayed it on the contacts waited a few seconds and wiped off residue with a Q tip. Presto, no problems for four or so months now. Give it a try before spending on service. Can't hurt.. __________________ Jay Webster WPI/NY

May 22nd, 2011, 03:54 PM	#8
Mark McNamara New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Haines AK Posts: 23	Re: View Finder trouble Thanks Jay. I will definitely try that. Here in Haines Ak I should have no trouble finding a marine grade cleaner.