Help with old video camera?

[CyberJJJ]

I have an old video camera that has a tape in it I want out. The camera battery is dead and I can't find the charger. I don't care if I ruin the camera, but the tape has some footage on it I still want. None of my local options I can find will work on that. Anyone have any suggestions? The video camera is a Canon ES20VA. I am in Johnston.

 

[1100011CS]

hammer?

 

[3TrueFans]

 

[mred]

I have an old video camera that has a tape in it I want out. The camera battery is dead and I can't find the charger. I don't care if I ruin the camera, but the tape has some footage on it I still want. None of my local options I can find will work on that. Anyone have any suggestions? The video camera is a Canon ES20VA. I am in Johnston.

I'd just buy a replacement charger. It's probably cheaper than your other options. It looks like you probably need a CA-R300 (aka CA-R300A) battery charger, and there are a few listings on ebay where you can get one for around $18 shipped.

 

[3TrueFans]

I'd just buy a replacement charger. It's probably cheaper than your other options. It looks like you probably need a CA-R300 (aka CA-R300A) battery charger, and there are a few listings on ebay where you can get one for around $18 shipped.

Lame

 

[Acylum]

hammer?

“Don’t hurt him.”

 

[CyJam]

I have an old video camera that has a tape in it I want out. The camera battery is dead and I can't find the charger. I don't care if I ruin the camera, but the tape has some footage on it I still want. None of my local options I can find will work on that. Anyone have any suggestions? The video camera is a Canon ES20VA. I am in Johnston.

Ahh Yeah!

 

[RynoISU]

I can't speak to your camera specifically, but some cameras have a manual eject option. Usually involves sticking a paperclip in a pinhole or a spring-loaded switch. Might be working looking into before the hammer option.

 

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

I've had good luck finding random replacement cords/cables on Amazon

 

[CyberJJJ]

I think this one is already broke. Has pictures of my kids when they were young

 

[cycloner29]

Straight edge screwdriver or a Dremel. Pry it out or cut it out.