Hi, my panasonice lumix dmc-tz3 has a black screen. The display itself works, it will still show all details like iso, pic. quality etc etc but the scene itself does not appear on the screen. I have checked the lens's are opening and closing when the camera is switched on and not stuck closed. I was advised it may be the image sensor that has died? Any other ideas? And if it is the image sensor, would i be better of buying a new one or repairing the faulty one? Thanks.

SOURCE: Lumix DMC-TZ3

Memory card likely has temporary(needs formatting) or permanent problems(needs replacing, common for off branded china junk).

First format the mem card on your camera by pressing center Menu button then scrolling down to the end of the menu to Format. If this does not work, and you have bought a Name Brand SD card; Sandisk/Kingston/Patriot etc, return it to place of purchase with receipt, or creditcard use to purchase it, and they will replace it.

mohamed salim shaikh

• 321 Answers
• Posted on Jun 18, 2009

SOURCE: set timer on camera Lumix DMC-TZ3

go to menu setting
http://www.dpreview.com/news/article_print.asp?date=0701&article=07013105panasonictz2tz3

Duane Wong

• 6826 Answers
• Posted on Jul 23, 2010

SOURCE: bluish colour with Lumix TZ3

I found 2 different Lumix TZ3 cameras.
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PNAEndecaSearchCmd?N=779832097+250033510&Ne=&Ns=&Nr=12001&No=0&Ntt=tz3&Ntk=SupportSearch&URL=vSupportSearch&cmTag=false&cm_sp=&cn=&catalogId=13401&storeId=15001

In the manual, I couldn't find a reference to a bluish color.

In FAQ's, I found the following:
What is “Intelligent Auto Mode” (or IA Mode)?
“IA mode” automatically activates MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure, and Quick Auto Focus to match your subject and shooting situation. IA Mode is a great mode for beginning photographers
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http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vSupportHowToGuideDetail?storeId=15001&idval=UCM_STG_CNT_032308&catname=Lumix+Digital+Cameras&title=How to Take Better Photos

aravind shet

• 141 Answers
• Posted on Jan 19, 2011

SOURCE: My Lumix DMC-TZ3 seems to

i think this is the CCD problem. did you recorded any laser show or direct exposer of ccd to SUN will do these kinda problems. take it to service center . replacing ccd will work . aaarwind