My Screen is black My battery is fully charged, yet my screen is totally black, all the settings are displayed, but I can not take photos due to the black screen. I love this camera, and I have bought 3 more as gifts. I am very upset about this. No warrenty either. Has this happened to anyone? My Screen is black My battery is fully charged, yet my screen is totally black, all the settings are displayed, but I can not take photos due to the black screen. I love this camera, and I have... » Read More My Screen is black My battery is fully charged, yet my screen is totally black, all the settings are displayed, but I can not take photos due to the black screen. I love this camera, and I have bought 3 more as gifts. I am very upset about this. No warrenty either. Has this happened to anyone? « Show Less
88859
Turn camera off...give it a good smack...problem solved. Found this "solution" on another web post and it worked. Figured i didn't have anything to lose at this point. It worked! Can't believe it, but it is true. I was ready to buy a new camera. Now it works like a charm.
88860
This just happened to me. I called customer service and they said if you keep trying turning it off and back on until the screen shows up then press the menu button scroll over to the monkey wrench icon and all the way to the bottom is a reset icon dont press it scroll left it will then scroll over to OK then press it. It worked great for me! Hope this helps.
88861
I have Canon SD750 and suddenly got the black screen. I talked to Canon and they suggested two options. 1) Either Pay $99 + $10(shipping) + $10(shipping to send them) to get the camara fixed. $99 includes parts + labor. 2) OR, under 'canon loyalty' program, hand over the SD750 camara back to Canon company and get a refurbished SD -850 IS camara. Plus i also have to pay $149 + $10(shipping) + around 6.5% tax. So, roughly it would be $170.Don't know what to do ?? I dont have any warranty left.
88862
Same thing is happening to me. Was taking pictures one minute, next minute, went to black screen. No abuse to camera. This stinks. Will try reinstalling software. Take care.Janice
88863
I bought this camera on 7/15/08 and then on 8/2/09 (right after the warranty expired), my screen went black the same way. It was working just fine and then it was not working at all. I never banged it or dropped it. Up until now, I loved this camera! Now, I am very disappointed.By the way, I paid $169.99 plus tax, not the crazy $429.99 price.
88864
This happen to me and after I shipped it to the Canon Factory they told me that I apparently "hit my camera against something" and that made it look like that. After the quoted the repair that it was US$116.00 I decided not to do it and get it repair on my own country 'cause it could be cheaper; but the good news after all of this is that after I got it back it was fixed "apparently when they open it up to check it they did something that fixed it without knowing"So I guess they did the job they were supposed to.
88865
This is a pretty embarrassing story. About 6 months ago the screen went black. I took it to a store. I was going to get a new one. At the shop, it slipped out of my hands and it clattered onto the glass counter top! I turned it on and there was the screen working again! It has been working ever since! I love this camera. Weird, huh?
88866
when i send mine they apparently fixed without knowing. "I" wouldn't pay that much money to get a refurbished one 'cause u know that if they are offering u that is because it really had a problem before and i wouldn't trust them on that. Just read what i posted before and then it will be up to you.
88867
what I recommend is the following, send it to the canon factory because even if the warranty expired they can fix it and charge you. When they get you the estimate refuse to get it repair and ask them to send it back to you...the best that could happen is that they get it fixed without knowing like they did with mine.Didn't have to pay one penny.
1295996
1) Did you read the instruction booklets prior to use?2) Did you charge the battery fully before use?3) Was the battery inserted correctly?4) Was the film inserted correctly?5) What do you mean exactly by the camera not working? 6) Is it not taking photos at all? 7) It evidently turns on, if you say all icons are flashing. Did you click mode until the mode you preferred stayed on?Mine works ok. If your answer is yes for #s1-4 & 6, then contact the seller.
2221548
Thanks everyone1 This camera takes awesome pictures! It did finally charge up. I was concerned about breaking it before I even got to use it....
46860
On my camera - the screen shows how much battery I have left. However, I have noticed on this battery -- when my screen says I have 1/4 battery power left -- it no longer allows me to take pictures. I have a N3100. Hope this helps. Pat
1410795
I thought I had the same problem but it seems that this particular type of camera is just a piece of junk. Sorry you got stuck with this!!
1894792
Hello friend ... Until moment my camera not present any problem ... Send back for waranty !!! Good luck
1817600
i purchased the camera months ago and i fully charged the camera.unfortunately i never used the camera.hopefully i will recharge it and try to use it and see if it works.
1725330
if under warranty; return camera!If old battteries u may need to replace them!I assume you have been following the charging instructions.
495551
our camera dies ALL the time! we have to unscrew the battery compartment, take them out, then put them back in, to have it come back to life. It seems to be happening more and more. I plan on contacting customer service about the issue.
1289746
Double check to make sure it's not on "no flash" (lightning bolt with circle and slash through it) which youcan change by pressing the circle with the ok in the middle. If that doesn't work, turn the camera off, take the battery out,and then put back in and turn on. also make sure your camera is well charged. Otherwise, get service.
722992
Hi Tkh,I had the same problem as well. I got 3 black lines across the screen. I wonder how long does it take for them to replaced the lcd screen. At the same day? Thanks.
1185684
I have spent many hours trying to get picture details set for good picture. Was so relieved to see your mention of July 8th review and have thoroughly searched and a July 8th review is not available currently. There is a July 9th (as best I recall) lengthy review that mentions black tweaking must be done, but makes no mention of the actual settings. I recall seeing several weeks ago a reviewer gave all of his/her specific settings. If anyone can suggest further settings info, I'll appreciate greatly. I am considering returning my LN32A450 this week if I can't get more satisfactory settings. I have spent many hours trying to get picture details set for good picture. Was so relieved to see your mention of July 8th review and have thoroughly searched and a July 8th review is not available currently. There is a July 9th (as best I recall) lengthy review that mentions black tweaking must be done, but makes no mention of the actual settings. I recall seeing several weeks ago a reviewer gave all of his/her specific settings. If anyone can suggest further settings info, I'll appreciate greatly. I am considering returning my LN32A450 this week if I can't get more satisfactory settings.
47201
Odd. I doubt it's a defective unit. Try manual mode to see if that works. Also. check that you haven't added some underexposure flash compensation on the camera or the flash.
2258553
DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
1045512
I am having the same problem...in fact, I just went back and reread some of the reviews, because I can't believe I am the only one who is experiencing this. Everyone raves about this camera! I, too, would like to know what I am doing wrong.
2015117
This is not normal. I've had no problems or complaints with this incredible camera. Return it. But get another one.
880645
Thanks but what I'd like to understand is how it can be working perfectly one day, shut off while not in use, then the next time I turn it on, the image on the LCD screen is blurred, I haven't even pressed the shutter release yet, (and wouldn't due to the blurred and dark image). How can that happen? Why is there a need to adjust ISO settings when they haven't been touched?!