Is it possible to repair this camcorder?

[aims1202]

I have a Panasonic XR49 camcorder which is quite old, about 8/9 years. It has always worked ok and was the other day until i took out a cassette and put another one in, and it wouldnt shut. If i hold it shut it doesnt register there is a cassette in it so i cannot record. can i get it repaired or do it myself or is it not worth it? i cant afford to buy another one.
Thanks in advance

[pug100]

Hi there,
Your best bet is to take it along to your nearest camera shop, some still repair things. But it will cost just to get a diagnosis, repair will usually be extra. As the camera is 8 or 9 years old I suspect it will cost more to fix than to buy a new one. Argos ( for example ) are selling mini dv camcorders from �145 and dvd cameras from �199.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servl et/ArgosBrowseIterator?storeId=10001&identifie r=8963376&langId=-1&currPage=2