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I have a Canon PowerShot A1000 IS. It will let me

I have a Canon PowerShot A1000 IS. It will let me view the photos I've saved onto my card, but when I try to take a picture all that shows on the screen is complete darkness. I tried taking a picture anyway but in playback the picture is black as well. All the other functions seem to be working correctly. I believe that something is obstructing the lense inside the camera. Can this be easily repaired.

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  • jmfischer02 Aug 25, 2010

    I have the same problem. Have you found a solution?

  • Ane Manuel Mar 04, 2012

    I am also experiencing that same problem. Pls help

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2007

SOURCE: canon powershot SD 100 - I can't see anything but a black screen

This problem is caused by a stuck shutter assembly. Normally the shutter is open which allows light to enter the image sensor and show you the live preview you see on the screen. When you take a picture the shutter closes which allows the image sensor to record what was seen at the exact moment the shutter closed. The shutter is stuck closed, causing the image sensor to always be in the dark. These shutter assemblies are extremely small and delicate. The miniature parts can become jammed with just the slightest bit of oil or contaminant, or the slightest misalignment of components. The problem can sometimes be fixed by gentle tapping of the camera on a solid surface. If you are going to try this be VERY careful, and do not tap the camera on the buttons, lens, or battery door. If this does not solve your problem then the camera is going to have to be taken apart and the shutter cleaned and reset to allow free movement. This repair costs $125 to $145.

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zdenek vajdak

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2007

SOURCE: Blank black screen for my canon powershot S1 IS digital camera

This is a common problem with S1 IS and it is caused by faulty CCD sensor. Note that you can playback captured images without any problem but in capture mode all you get is blank screen. Will have to go to Canon but note that Canon repairs these models free of charge when it is the CCD sensor that stops working.

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CameraR

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2007

SOURCE: Blank black screen for my canon powershot S1 IS digital camera

Sounds like a defective CCD imager. You may be in luck. Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. Please check the following two links for more info:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110

t00nz

CameraR

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2007

SOURCE: canon powershot SD 100 - I can't see anything but a black screen

I know this is an old post, but it really sounds like a defective CCD imager. You may be in luck. Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. Please check the following two links for more info:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 03, 2008

SOURCE: Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital... E18 Problem

Canon S2 Is
The button you press to focus and snap picture does not work at all. At first I was having a problem with it not wanting to focus. Now I can't take a picture at all.
Is this a matter of replacing one thing or more? Is this something worth fixing? Should I just get a new camera? I am just not sure what to do.
Thanks for your help.
Barb

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