Black screen when opened.

SOURCE: Pentax Optio 555 LCD screen blank problem

The LCD can be turned off simply by pressing the display button when in picture taking mode. It has 5 different states, one of which is completely black. Try cycling the display button.

SOURCE: can't take image with my optio mx4

I had this on mine, and after searching on the internet concluded it was a problem with the lens assembly. Taking the view that I could not lose, I disassembled the camera, which is probably not advisable. The problem I think was fixed, by gently tapping the front of the camera on the silver lens surround with the handle of the knife I used to undo the screws. I did this on repeated switch on, and after a fair number of times, the lens moved and the camera came back to life.... Re assembly was a bit tedious, but I was left with no screws or extra parts!!. One working camera and one happy son who has been using it for skate board video ing.

SOURCE: Les extended, screen remains black

tuen on camera then press display a few times. it sounds like the display is just turned off. the lens system should be open.

SOURCE: Pentax Optio S10 - Turning on problem

What kind of shape is your battery in?...old, been charged many times, needs charged, dirty contacts on the battery or inside the camera?

Michael

• 6 Answers
• Posted on Feb 09, 2010

SOURCE: Lens cap off but pictures all black. Tested

Hello,

Is this a Canon ? If it is, you need to call Canon. You might have a CCD sensor failure.

Take a look at http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

If it is not a canon (You do not mention the brand) you are still best to contact the vendor. CCD failures can happen accross the board.

If the lens is a removable SLR type, take of the lens and take a photo. Does the mirror flip up at all and expose the CCD ?

Thanks