Rear LCD faults
The rear LCD on a modern DSLR or mirrorless body is a layered assembly: a protective outer glass, an LCD panel, a backlight, and a digitiser layer on touchscreen models. A drop that cracks the outer glass usually damages the LCD beneath it at the same time, causing the ink-bleed pattern typical of LCD fractures. A knock that loosens the ribbon cable can produce a blank or flickering screen without any visible crack. Tim separates these two scenarios before ordering parts.
Electronic viewfinder repairs
Mirrorless cameras rely on an EVF (electronic viewfinder) rather than an optical viewfinder. EVF panels are OLED or LCD micro-displays that can develop dead zones, colour shift, or grain over time or after a knock to the eyecup area. The eyepiece dioptre assembly can also detach or crack. Tim can source EVF panel assemblies for the most common Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus bodies and perform the replacement without disturbing the weather sealing on bodies that have it.
Camcorder and video camera screens
Video cameras and camcorders often use larger flip-out or articulating LCD screens that are more exposed to impact. The hinge mechanism can crack as well as the panel itself. Tim works on consumer and prosumer camcorder screens from Sony, Panasonic, and Canon, and can advise on parts availability for older or discontinued models before committing to a repair.