xlh1

Greg Waite · October 29th, 2012, 03:46 PM

have an old xlh1 - use mainly for training and 2nd camera stuff, the viewfinder has suddenly gone "dark" like the brightness has been turned down - there is still a picture - but just - have played with menu settings and makes no difference, anyone have any suggestions, or has anyone got an old viewfinder they do not want?
greg

Chris Soucy · October 29th, 2012, 05:07 PM

Sounds like the backlight for the display has karked it, or something similar.

You could try mailing Canon and asking about the repair cost, though a cheaper option would possibly be to source a s/h one, maybe from someone who's upgraded to a b&w unit.

Can't imagine they're going to be a dime a dozen somehow.

CS

Maurice Covington · November 1st, 2012, 08:23 AM

Don't bother to contact Canon about pricing. They will not discuss repair cost. If you continue to use your Canon regularly, I would bite the bullet and send it to Canon and let them check out the entire Camera. At this point they will give you an itemized estimate of cost for all issues that need to be resolved. The XLH1 is still, in my opinion a great camera.

You can also try and on camera monitor.

October 29th, 2012, 03:46 PM	#1
Greg Waite Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: toowoomba australia Posts: 47	xlh1 - veiwfinder problem have an old xlh1 - use mainly for training and 2nd camera stuff, the viewfinder has suddenly gone "dark" like the brightness has been turned down - there is still a picture - but just - have played with menu settings and makes no difference, anyone have any suggestions, or has anyone got an old viewfinder they do not want? greg

October 29th, 2012, 05:07 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Re: xlh1 - veiwfinder problem Sounds like the backlight for the display has karked it, or something similar. You could try mailing Canon and asking about the repair cost, though a cheaper option would possibly be to source a s/h one, maybe from someone who's upgraded to a b&w unit. Can't imagine they're going to be a dime a dozen somehow. CS

November 1st, 2012, 08:23 AM	#3
Maurice Covington Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Plainfield, Illinois Posts: 236	Re: xlh1 - veiwfinder problem Don't bother to contact Canon about pricing. They will not discuss repair cost. If you continue to use your Canon regularly, I would bite the bullet and send it to Canon and let them check out the entire Camera. At this point they will give you an itemized estimate of cost for all issues that need to be resolved. The XLH1 is still, in my opinion a great camera. You can also try and on camera monitor.