[stomachmonkey]

I stopped spending coin on Sony Camcorders.

Age is irrelevant, seems they last around 12 hours.

The tape travel problem is common to a lot of camcorders.

Humidity can trigger the issue.

Sometimes a cleaning will help.

Generally though it requires a carriage replacement which is as much $ as going out and getting a new unit.

Getting a new one is usually the way to go as you get the latest tech for the same cash.

The sonys will generate an error code on the LCD.

google the code and model # and see what the word on the street is.