This camcorder was pointed at the sun and shows no light in viewfinder. I have only a little experience with camcorders but I would say that whatever gathers the light is probably gone. I of course don't have a schematic so I would like to find out more on this item. What is the name of the item ( diode etc. ) that has to be replaced. Other then no light the corder works fine and the owner says he would like it fixed if its not TOO much. Any help would be appreciated. Buck Pasher Buck's TV Gander Newfoundland Canada 709-256-7738 (Fax & Phone) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/