Dead pixel on camcorder CCD

[mithrandir2001]

I just got a Sony Hi8 camcorder from Crutchfield (MSN rebate deal) and after testing it out I find that there is a dead pixel on the camcorder's CCD. When I was recording, I saw a stuck pixel on the swing-out LCD panel and when I played back the tape I ALSO saw it on the television screen, so I know it's the CCD not the LCD panel. Am I being fussy if I return the camcorder or is it expected that they all have a pixel bad or two? I hear stuck/dead pixels problems are actually fairly common, but I find it too distracting.

 

[Killbat]

I wouldn't care about the camera's LCD, but the CCD is definitely a legitimate gripe in my opinion.

 

[Ameesh]

i agreee with killbat

 

[SSP]

Fairly common?? Not on our camcorder. Get that thing replaced!

 

[mithrandir2001]

Called up Crutchfield and they're sending me a replacement.