Topic: Basic Photo Troubleshooting Question

[cottle]

I'm sure (or at least I'm hoping) that the remedy to my problem is something simple that I've just overlooked.

I need to take some pictures of somethign to post in the yardsale.  Well, I finally found my camera, and it doesn't want to work.  When I switch it into picture taking mode, the screen is black (no, the lens cover is not on).  At first I thought it was the batteries, so I bought fresh ones....same issue.  I would assume that the Camera was broken, but when I switch it into photo viewing mode, all of the images saved on my CF card come up with no problems at all.  I've expiremented with the settings, but it hasn't made any difference.  The model is a Canon Powershot something-or-other (A30?, I think). 

The camera has never been stored anywhere other than in a closet in my home, where neither temperature nor humidity should be a concern.  What would cause a camera (that was never used very much) to stop working or go black after only about four or five years?  Is it just a setting or something?

Any input is very much appreciated!

[rastasean]

what happens when you take a picture? Does it take the pic and save it to the memory card? do you hear the shutter release? does the camera display anything on any other mode?

If the camera is four or five years old, it may have died since that can happen with electronics from time to time.

[cottle]

When I take a picture, it acts as if it's working. then the "picture" is saved on my memory card.  When I go to view it, it's just blackness.

I know the thing worked about a year ago, because my buddy's wedding pictures are still on there.  Don't think I've tried to use it since though.

[BJ]

very common problem, and it happened to mine also.  here is how i fixed it

http://www.avh.dds.nl/Fix-Canon-SD600-Lens-Error/