Black screen on opeing the camera

Hi, i have OLYMPUS C170 with me. After last use, i transferd the images to my computer.Again when i opened it for taking pictures only black scren is coming. Screen is showing all the options but with balc back ground i cannot see the object for which i have to take picture. I donno what has gone worng have a clicked a wrong button or its it a case of internal memmory. I don't have nay exteranl mrmory card i m just using internal memory of the camera.Lens and all are fine. please let me know some options or solutions it's urgent as i have to take it along with me for a trip. please reply as soon as possible some solution. thanks

T Clark Nov 13, 2007

I just bought an Olympus Camedia D-425 -- same problem. I bought mine off of ebay and am NOT happy. Everything appears to be in fine working order, but it will not take pictures. The flash and everything operates just fine, but you can't even review a picture. It's all black, like you're shooting in the dark.

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Can you still take photos? Tell me this If you cannot then it has suffered an internal failure and if it is more than a year old - a new camera may be more economic than paying for a repair. Contact customer support at Olympus for more info

Posted on Aug 02, 2007

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