My S5000 wont switch on to shoot mode

When I switch my camera on I can view the pictures on the memory card and perform all the functions on the menus, but when I switch it to camera mode I get no response - it just stays on the picture view mode, I have tried replacing batteries, memory cards etc, I think it might be the switch. Any Ideas??

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chisman Nov 21, 2007

ya...a risky switch in this model...i bought a parts camera but the switch looks like a difficult item to remove and install. i ordered a service manual and will look at the switch replacement procedure...looks like a cheap design isue...good luck
gnomestar Dec 10, 2007

I am having the same problem.. can do everything except switch on to shoot mode and take a picture! Called Fuji who said to send it down to their service centre but i'm a bit iffy about how much it might end up costing...

what a bummer!!
photochicsf Mar 10, 2008

The same thing happened to me last night at my birthday party, right when I wanted to start taking photos!

I've had my Fuji FinePix S5000 for more than three years and ***** had a serious problem with it. But **w I can only view photos, **t take them, ** matter what mode setting I'm in.

Very frustrating and I don't k**w how to get this fixed or what to do, but I use my camera constantly and don't want to give it up...

I'll call Fuji and perhaps take it to a local camera shop, but does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you!
Jessica Strassner Mar 31, 2008

Ok, mine is just the opposite. Mine will take pictures just fine, but when I switch to review mode, I don't get anything at all. I can transfer the pictures to my computer, but can't review them on the LCD screen at all. ???

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Anonymous

My mode awitch detached.
A fuji fix cists $130.
Where can I get help with assembly?

Alan

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