I went to take a picture and my camera went black.

the recommended battery that you can used on your camera is AA alkaline and also you may try 2AA Ni-MH. if you using a newly purchased the battery and you have a black screen, try to press menu if the options will not show up it means the LCD is defective., make sure that the lens is properly working and no cover on the lens of your camera., if still has black screen call kodak toll free 1 800 235 6325 your camera needs of service