Problem with Canon Legria HF R506

batemanj

Hello,

I have screen flickering Problem with my Canon Legria HF R506. When I switch ON it works fine for about 30 seconds or so (both viewing and recording) but after that it starts flickering with multiple color pallettes (both view and recording). Please see the video to get better idea and advise, Many thanks!!

asik1

It signals you... replace me.

12harry

That's a disturbing Video, - how long have you had this camcorder and was it OK until ...when...e.g you dropped it, changed to a different battery-pack, Memory-card etc?  ( ie some physical event).

Does it Record?.... I realise the LCD-image will soon break-up, but if the camcorder continues recording correctly, that may suggest it's the screen connection or internal driver - not easy to fix, even with an electronics-workshop - unless you have specific model-knowledge.
To check the files, you'll have to use a PC . . . but  if you've had the Camcorder a while you'll know how to do this.
On-line you can get a new one for £199, and you can use the older battery as a spare ( and Case, Charger, etc.).....
Whereas having it "Looked-At" is likely to be quite a hefty charge and realistically a "repair" won't be cheap either.
If you add £100 to that price, you should get something that's a bit more modern / better / etc.  but Buying is somewhat a Lottery IMHO.... only some while afterwards do you get to appreciate the Spec... and become annoyed by the Menu-routes.

Hope that helps.