Digital camera faulty

You need ot send it back to the address in this articale and they will fix for free. It is the same problem with mine. You can also call and they will tell you this, Hope this helps you.

Service Advisory to Owners of
the FinePix A303, F410, and
F700 Digital Cameras Thank you for your patronage of Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras.

FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. announces that some of the FinePix A303, F410, and F700 digital camera models may develop a problem with the CCD imaging sensor. However, the problem affects a limited number of units and may not occur in all cameras.

The symptoms are captured images that appear completely black, have a purplish cast or multi- colored distortions. These symptoms would be seen on the camera LCD monitor when the camera is in the shooting mode or during playback. A limited number of these models will have these problems. The following list of serial numbers and model names may be affected:

Model Serial Number Range FinePix A303 3JA4****∼3JA5**** FinePix F410 32A1**** 32A6****∼32A7**** 32A9**** FinePix F700 33A0**** 34A1****
Serial numbers are found on the bottom of the cameras

If your camera serial number is on the list and experiences the symptoms described above and have no other additional damage/malfunction, FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. will repair your camera at no charge, even if your standard one-year limited warranty has expired. If your camera is beyond the standard one year, limited warranty period, you will receive a written estimate for any additional damages or malfunctions not listed in this Service Advisory.

This announcement is issued by FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. and is limited to only those Fujifilm products imported to the U.S.A. by FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. and sold by FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. to authorized dealers.

IF SERVICE IS NEEDED:
Package the camera carefully using ample padded material to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and phone number with the shipment as well as a general description of the problem. Keep a record of the camera's serial number and shipment tracking number. Ship your camera to the Fuji Service Center noted below:

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.
1100 King George Post Rd.
Edison, NJ 08837
Attn: Camera Repair Dept./CCD Advisory

Service Advisory to Owners of the FinePix A303, F410, and F700 Digital Cameras Thank you for your patronage of Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras.

FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. announces that some of the FinePix A303, F410, and F700 digital camera models may develop a problem with the CCD imaging sensor. However, the problem affects a limited number of units and may not occur in all cameras.

The symptoms are captured images that appear completely black, have a purplish cast or multi- colored distortions. These symptoms would be seen on the camera LCD monitor when the camera is in the shooting mode or during playback. A limited number of these models will have these problems. The following list of serial numbers and model names may be affected:

Model Serial Number Range FinePix A303 3JA4****~3JA5**** FinePix F410 32A1****
32A6****~32A7****
32A9**** FinePix F700 33A0****
34A1****
Serial numbers are found on the bottom of the cameras

If your camera serial number is on the list and experiences the symptoms described above and have no other additional damage/malfunction, FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. will repair your camera at no charge, even if your standard one-year limited warranty has expired. If your camera is beyond the standard one year, limited warranty period, you will receive a written estimate for any additional damages or malfunctions not listed in this Service Advisory.

This announcement is issued by FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. and is limited to only those Fujifilm products imported to the U.S.A. by FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. and sold by FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. to authorized dealers.

IF SERVICE IS NEEDED:
Package the camera carefully using ample padded material to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and phone number with the shipment as well as a general description of the problem. Keep a record of the camera's serial number and shipment tracking number. Ship your camera to the Fuji Service Center noted below:

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc.
1100 King George Post Rd.
Edison, NJ 08837
Attn: Camera Repair Dept./CCD Advisory

CCD failed, contact fuji, they got product recall for some camera models with faulty CCD. 
Fujifilm Service Advisory:
Fujifilm camera - CCD sensor
If your Fujifilm FinePix digital camera serial number is on the list and experiences the symptoms described above and have no other additional damage/malfunction, Fuji Photo Film, Inc. will repair your camera at no charge, even if your standard one-year limited warranty has expired. If your Fujifilm digital camera is beyond the standard one year, limited warranty period, you will receive a written estimate for any additional damages or malfunctions not listed in this Service Advisory.
Finepix A303, F410 & F700 - Serial numbers
- FinePix A303 - 3JA4**** - 3JA5****
- FinePix F410 - 32A1**** - 32A6**** - 32A7**** - 32A9****
- FinePix F700 - 33A0**** - 34A1****
Fuji Photo Film - Camera faulty
If your camera got the symptoms please package the camera carefully using ample padded material to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and phone number with the shipment as well as a general description of the problem. Keep a record of the camera's serial number and shipment tracking number. Ship your camera to the Fuji Service Center.

CCD failed, contact fuji, they got product recall for some camera models with faulty CCD.
Fujifilm Service Advisory:
Fujifilm camera - CCD sensor
If your Fujifilm FinePix digital camera serial number is on the list and experiences the symptoms described above and have no other additional damage/malfunction, Fuji Photo Film, Inc. will repair your camera at no charge, even if your standard one-year limited warranty has expired. If your Fujifilm digital camera is beyond the standard one year, limited warranty period, you will receive a written estimate for any additional damages or malfunctions not listed in this Service Advisory.
Finepix A303, F410 & F700 - Serial numbers
- FinePix A303 - 3JA4**** - 3JA5****
- FinePix F410 - 32A1**** - 32A6**** - 32A7**** - 32A9****
- FinePix F700 - 33A0**** - 34A1****
Fuji Photo Film - Camera faulty
If your camera got the symptoms please package the camera carefully using ample padded material to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and phone number with the shipment as well as a general description of the problem. Keep a record of the camera's serial number and shipment tracking number. Ship your camera to the Fuji Service Center.

This sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, Fuji should fix this for you for free. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fuji-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/ServiceSupportProductContent.jsp?dbid=839010&prodcat=2147483647&sscucatid=664262&quicklink=true

Applicable cameras include:
F303, F410, and F700

This sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, Fuji should fix this for you for free. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fuji-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/ServiceSupportProductContent.jsp?dbid=839010&prodcat=2147483647&sscucatid=664262&quicklink=true

Applicable cameras include:
F303, F410, and F700

From the symptom it indicate that the lens module is faulty,you need to replace the lens module. most of the digital camera the lens module is very costly.

If you can play back images ok ( colour & resolution normal ) but in capture mode you have no image then the CCD sensor in your camera is faulty. Replace.

A bit more explanation please Stevie Is the Screen really blank[black] or can you see shadow images. Or Is it White blank? And can you still take pictures even when the screen is in this state. Tell us more

Here's the official letter from Fuji:............... FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., INC. announces that some of the FinePix A303, F410, and F700 digital camera models may develop a problem with the CCD imaging sensor. However, the problem affects a limited number of units and may not occur in all cameras. The symptoms are captured images that appear completely black, have a purplish cast or multi- colored distortions. These symptoms would be seen on the camera LCD monitor when the camera is in the shooting mode or during playback. A limited number of these models will have these problems. Your camera is certainly giving the signs of a bad CCD but it's not on Fuji's list. But don't worry I had my 602Z fixed for free out of warranty and there's plenty of reports of other Fuji models not listed being repaired. Email Fuji and explain what your camera is doing and as long as you have the warrabty card and proof of purchase they should help you out. GOOD LUCK