If you look at how the imager works it's either that or some other artifact created by how you playback. Your post is far too light on details, but one person was complaining about an image and when I played the tape, it wasn't there. Turned on the effect was only seen on the LCD on the camera.
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When I use my Sony DCR HC20 mini dv camcorder in high contrast shooting, such as shots with lots of sky, I see a narrow, vertical red/orange band on the left of the frame. Can anyone tell me what this might be?
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