I had Fuji S5000 for about 3 years. It worked

Firstly , let me state that because I cannot see the camera or open it , my advice is extremely limited to my past experiences.

I do not know of a manufacturing defect on this camera model , but you can contact Fuji customer support to see if the camera has been recalled by clicking contact us on the bottom of the screen on their website.

I suspect that the CCD/CMOS (the chip that physically captures light and creates the digital image) has broken.

If this is the case , a repair would cost approximately $100. This is the most common problem for a camera that takes distorted/black images but where the menu display functions and old photo's display normally.

Check to see if the video function works normally.If this does not work, it supports the idea that the chip has gone. Also see if photo's uploaded and again downloaded to and from the card looks normal. If these photo's are normal , its almost for sure you ccd.

I would take it in to a repair center for an evaluation , but would not have it repaired if the CCD has to be replaced as a new or refurbished camera would cost only slightly more.

Please feel free to contact me if you need further information

Kind regards
Stephan

Hi
I have got an S5000 that I can still view previously taken pictures from the card, but when trying to take pictures the screen and view finder shows a peculiar distorted purple and green picture and any picture taken is just a green blur.
I contacted Fuji and they say they can repair it for £90 (about $120)