Viewfinder is black - Canon PowerShot A85 Digital Camera

Viewfinder, screen and pictures are blank / black - Nikon ...

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iFixitMay 4, 2015 - When I look through the viewfinder or at the lcd it is blank / black. Also when I take a picture and view it on my computer, the picture is blank ...

SONY ' eSupport - There is no picture or a black screen ...

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Dec 8, 2015 - There is no picture or a black screen appears in the viewfinder or LCDwhen attempting to ... Look to see if an image can be seen in the viewfinder or LCD. IMPORTANT: Some camcorders have both a viewfinder and LCD.

There is no picture or a black screen appears in the ...

did you go to the authorised service centre for sony. Cause so many parts cant just go kaput at the same time...

Make sure the mirror lockup switch is not activated. Take lens off camera, look inside camera through lens mount and make sure mirror is in down position. When the morror is up, it blocks everything in viewfinder.

my screen is black, and the viewfinder is black

I have the same problem except everything is white, not black.

Adjust the diopter knob. This is located on the left side of the viewfinder. Its a small black knob / wheel. Turn wheel until viewfinder is clear!

well its a common problem that happends with these models also the meta display most be gone I recommend to take it to a local repair shop and have them look at the back cover

I have the similar problem as above...Canon 5D

When camera is turned on the viewfinder is black. All other functions appear to be working correctly. I can view pictures on the card. I take a picture and it views on the screen and the spec's come up on the botton of the view finder but the viewfinder is 90 black with a bit of blur. Is this the censor or a mirror...?

Is this fixable and at what approximate cost? Would it be cheaper to replace?

Most likely it is a mechanical failure such that the reflection mirror does not return back to its normal position, then blocking any light to the viewfinder.

Check this by unmounting the lens. If so, you may have to consider a repair operation.

Knowledge Article C116445
There is no picture or a black screen appears in the viewfinder or LCD when attempting to record. Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if there is no picture or a black screen appears in the viewfinder or LCD when attempting to record. NOTES:

• Because each of these steps represents a possible solution to this issue, check the viewfinder or LCD status after completing each step.
• It may be necessary to refer to the operating instructions provided with the camcorder for information on how to perform a task on your specific model.

1. Ensure the lens cap on the front of the camcorder has been removed.
2. Ensure a fully-charged battery is inserted in the camcorder.
3. Ensure the STANDBY/LOCK switch is set to the STANDBY position.
4. Turn on the camcorder and set it to the CAMERA mode.
5. Look to see if an image can be seen in the viewfinder or LCD.
IMPORTANT: Some camcorders have both a viewfinder and LCD. To conserve power, the viewfinder and LCD will not display at the same time. To use the viewfinder, the LCD must be closed.

6. If the issue is not resolved, reset the camcorder to factory specifications.

NOTE: If the issue is still unresolved after completing the troubleshootin