Question about Kodak EasyShare LS443 Digital Camera

Camera Problem My Kodak EasyShare LS443 was working perfectly, but suddenly the viewing screen has gone black. When I take a picture, it comes out black just like the screen. I have changed the battery and memory card, but still have the problem.

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Anonymous Oct 03, 2008

LS443- E45 error on my ls443- 2nd time- Last time I sent it back I paid $150 to fix and camera wasn't even a year and a half old- They put on a new "mode dial" and I guess fixed the lens retractor- The Kodak I had b4 that also did the same thing. Folks, do yourselves a favor, throw the thing away(recycle the battery) and BUY a CANON

NO MORE KODAK'S!!!!!
Anonymous Nov 10, 2008

the screen is always black even when the picture shows up... it sucks, and my dad won't want to buy us a new one
Anonymous Mar 12, 2009

My easy share is turning on and then when I take a picture the screen goes black and the pic doesnt even show up in the review. I got this camera less than a month ago. Any easy solutions or will we all get ripped off??
Anonymous May 05, 2009

The camera worked great for many years, then suddenly same thing. The screen went black and it will not take photographs any longer.

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I have been reading a lot of posts from people with similar problems. Apparently, when people try to fix this camera, they are told that the parts are no longer carried and are told to buy or upgrade to a new camera. I am interested in hearing more experiences from people on this camera. I work for a consumer rights law firm and we are investigating this. You can contact me at [email protected] Thanks, Abby

Posted on Apr 12, 2007

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If it was bought at Best Buy and you have the receipt, you can take it to them for a free cleaning for life, if that is, it's just a stuck shutter.

Posted on Jul 27, 2007

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