Crack in viewfinder housing at DVinfo.net

Scott Jaco · September 2nd, 2007, 08:48 AM

I know many have had a similar problem with a crack on the inside "L" shaped housing of their viewfinders and I was wondering how much it costs to fix that tiny piece of plastic?

Stephen L. Noe · September 2nd, 2007, 09:42 AM

There are a couple of threads about it from last year. I've had 2 of them crack from daily use.

Have a look here.

S.

Scott Jaco · September 2nd, 2007, 10:07 AM

How much for a new one? Do I have to order through JVC?

Stephen L. Noe · September 2nd, 2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Jaco

How much for a new one? Do I have to order through JVC?

I don't know. I had mine replaced under warranty. I'm looking at at a cracked view finder right now on an HD-100. It does not affect anything and there is a ribbon cable that runs up it to connect to the viewfinder LCD.

Mine has been cracked for months and I was worried about it intitially but after I had it replaced and they gave me the part, it's easy to see that the replacement will crack just as easily and it's not worth the expense.

S.

Brian Luce · September 2nd, 2007, 05:18 PM

perhaps the eyepiece should be strapped or wrapped in something to prevent this?

Stephen L. Noe · September 2nd, 2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Luce

perhaps the eyepiece should be strapped or wrapped in something to prevent this?

You may notice from the supplied picture that there is absolutly no reinforcement to that piece (in the design). It's not a question of if it will break but when. Luckily it doesn't break all the way (ever) and the ribbon cable is secure and not in jeopardy.

I recommend just living with it cracked.

S.

Jack Walker · September 2nd, 2007, 11:41 PM

Can't you put some of that plastic-weld super glue on the crack?

Perhaps if the pice comes off you can put some inside as well which will ad a little reinforcement.

There's also a foam type glue that swells up a tiny dab of that inside might work to give it some added strength.

Scott Jaco · September 3rd, 2007, 01:40 AM

So far the crack doesn't affect anything and replacing it just means it will eventually get cracked again in a few months. I was just curious since this has been a common problem.

Tom Chaney · September 3rd, 2007, 05:14 AM

Hi guys,

I'm on my second crack, and out of warranty.

Gorilla Glue works great!

Tom

Jack Walker · September 3rd, 2007, 10:22 AM

Yes, I think that's the glue that expands, isn't it? It's amazing.

September 2nd, 2007, 08:48 AM	#1
Scott Jaco Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 471	Crack in viewfinder housing I know many have had a similar problem with a crack on the inside "L" shaped housing of their viewfinders and I was wondering how much it costs to fix that tiny piece of plastic?

September 2nd, 2007, 09:42 AM	#2
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	There are a couple of threads about it from last year. I've had 2 of them crack from daily use. Have a look here. S. __________________ Advanced Avid Liquid Training found Here

September 3rd, 2007, 05:14 AM	#9
Tom Chaney Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 196	Gorilla Glue Baby! Hi guys, I'm on my second crack, and out of warranty. Gorilla Glue works great! Tom

September 2nd, 2007, 10:07 AM	#3
Scott Jaco Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 471	How much for a new one? Do I have to order through JVC?

September 2nd, 2007, 05:18 PM	#5
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	perhaps the eyepiece should be strapped or wrapped in something to prevent this?

September 2nd, 2007, 11:41 PM	#7
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Can't you put some of that plastic-weld super glue on the crack? Perhaps if the pice comes off you can put some inside as well which will ad a little reinforcement. There's also a foam type glue that swells up a tiny dab of that inside might work to give it some added strength.

September 3rd, 2007, 01:40 AM	#8
Scott Jaco Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 471	So far the crack doesn't affect anything and replacing it just means it will eventually get cracked again in a few months. I was just curious since this has been a common problem.

September 3rd, 2007, 10:22 AM	#10
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Yes, I think that's the glue that expands, isn't it? It's amazing.