I have a canon powershot G3, when I switch on the camera no images are shown in the LCD screen, nothing is coming in video mode or playback mode also, Is it canon powershot G3 is also affected by the CCD problem
when we turn the camera on the LCD screen is black - how do we see a picture?when we turn the camera on the LCD screen is black - how do we see a picture?
AnonymousAug 15, 2008
I have the same problem with my g3. the fault is with the shutter control motor which is inside the optical unit. the magnetic layers of the motor peels off making the mechanical movement of the shutter to get stuck. sometimes it gives off the lens error message.
solution - the canon guys don't give out spares separately, if you can replace the motor the problem is solved.I have the same problem with my g3. the fault is with the shutter control motor which is inside the optical unit. the magnetic layers of the motor peels off making the mechanical movement of the shutter to get stuck. sometimes it gives off the lens error message.
solution - the canon guys don't give out spares separately, if you can replace the motor the problem is solved.
You can't post conmments that contain an email address.
All the canon G series have this problem....the iris control motor gets stuck. this is not a ccd issue. when you open the iris by force you can see the preview in the LCD.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
You can do this by setting the communication mode to "ptp" instead of "normal" in the Set Up mode of the menu. Make sure you do thios before connecting the camera to the PC via the USB cable. Note that you may only be able to transfer Jpeg images and not Raw images.
Page 157 of the User manual tells you about this. The video system settings are for connection to a TV and can be ignored. You should set the communication to "Normal" if you have installed the Canon G3 USB driver software on your PC. If you have not then communication needs to be set to "ptp". Note that certain file types cannot be transferred in the latter mode. It is best to keep the images as JPEG.
Canon would have to fix this for you. The fault may be the screen itself, or the LCD viewfinder drive IC on the camera's circuit board. In this case they will replace the circuit board.
Assuming you are recording images on to the memory card[are you?].
Is is a 'peer through the screen to take model or can you use a normal viewfinder?
If the latter I would learn to live without looking at the images ,until yo can see them on the screen[computer or TV] at home.
Otherwise at this age it will be new camera time I feel,
But do get onto Canon webs site technical support
there may be a simple solution.
I think you should solve the 'washed out' LCD screen issue.
Here's a link to an accessory which might help.
http://hometown.aol.com/ESC2000/Sunshield.htm
I've tested it on my Olympus E10 LCD screen, (although I don't use it), and I found it very satifactory.
Hope this helps.
when we turn the camera on the LCD screen is black - how do we see a picture?
I have the same problem with my g3. the fault is with the shutter control motor which is inside the optical unit. the magnetic layers of the motor peels off making the mechanical movement of the shutter to get stuck. sometimes it gives off the lens error message.
solution - the canon guys don't give out spares separately, if you can replace the motor the problem is solved.
×