I have 2x sony hvr-a1e hdv digital cameras. a couple of years ago they were used in sri-lanka and india. when i left sri lanka 35c on landing at heathrow temp -3c since then there has been problem on both cameras with both cameras not working because of warning relating to condensation problems, and help would be appreciated.

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Its a possibility that the sensor could be bad but I'll bet that its a small surface mounted capacitor thats bad. These are common for the caps to go bad, and when they do start to leak, the camcorder should be taken into the shop asap, AS THE LONGER YOU WAIT THE MORE DAMAGE the Capacitors will cause, as they eat up the tiny traces on the board and then the board has to be replaced. Good Luck

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dnt do it bcos u will nt be able to reach the dew sensor as ur nt a proffesional so,
just keep the camcorderi9n stand by mode and keep it in front of ac or so..

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Hi George, Sounds like you and I are of the same level with this Cam and editing , would love to compare notes with you if you would care to drop me a line [email protected]
Pat

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Hi,
Can you tell me what board is written on it, like its JK board or JS board etc.
I have service manual of this camcorder and will provide you part number info, just let me know board name/ number.
Thanks.

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Sony A1U stopped functioning. Neither AC power or battery yields anything. Reset button yields brief flash only. Tape stuck in machine. Help?