Dv Camcorder Lenses Ok, Not Great Will A Camcorder Still Record Thru DV-in If The Lens Is Broken?

Will a camcorder still record thru DV-in if the lens is broken? - dv camcorder lenses ok, not great

We really need a DV camcorder, as I do some things, back to the band. I think you outside of eBay that is being sold as faulty, because the glass is broken or whatever. If the tape deck still works even with DV-in registered?