Danny Kearns Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hey guys. Just got in from riding. Gone for put my tape in my camera, I slot the tap into the little tape holder thing, shut it and it shoudl automatically go down on its own. It isnt moving ?....Yet, when i close it without a tape in, it goes down fine etc I've check everythings in right etc.HELP ?Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Awful awful spelling and grammer there mate. But yes, you are correct, it should go down. I don't mean to sound condescending here but you are putting the tape it the right way round yes? If so then check for loose bits on the tape, or dis-lodged or irregular looking parts inside the tape slot. Other than that, it could just be broken. Mini DV cams have a habit of being fragile and irritatingly temperamental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Mine did that ages ago, go put it on charge for 15mins and try again dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Mini DV cams have a habit of being fragile and irritatingly temperamental. Utter rubbish. Its probably like you said though, something is getting in the way, dust anybody no? Also yes, charge it up a bit... or just plug the mains in and operate it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 How can you claim thats utter rubbish? The tape mechanism on a mini DV cam is very fragile, and as this topic proves, can be temperamental. You're not the only one who works with cameras Jonny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Try charging it Danny, or a different tape maybe?Hope you get it sorted anyway dude. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) How can you claim thats utter rubbish? The tape mechanism on a mini DV cam is very fragile, and as this topic proves, can be temperamental. You're not the only one who works with cameras Jonny.I fully realise im not the only person who works with cameras (what a thing to say!?) but I just thought your statement was heavily generalised and a little OTT thats all! Ive worked in a few professional atmospheres using a variety of tape-based cameras and Ive never experienced any problems like the above. The camera in question might be pretty old, which would explain the problems perhaps. Edited February 19, 2008 by Jonny Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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