Black screen no image shows on LCD screen, totally black. Lens cover off, batteries changed, etc

This is known problem of ccd imager chip failure in Canon A95 camera, ccd imager chip need to be replaced to get live view in camera mode to take fresh pictures.
Local camera repair shop will help you to get it fixed because ccd imager chip replacement requires expertise and soldering work.

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

My i85 camera's lcd no longer displays what you are looking at. Just a black screen. All the menu items are there and working. The battery is charged. The power button is working as well as the lens open, but no image is available just a black screen. When I I try to take pic is showed very low light but doen't show image of pic taken when I check. Please advise. This a brand new camera and was taken excellent pic as of this friday. [email protected] Mr.Tracy Johnson

Bad CCD.
See if Fuji have Service Bulletin and will fix it for free under Lemon Law.

I have checked to see if I can simulate your problem on my D70.
There are no settings on the Set-up menu to turn off the display.
The display should show for a minimum of 6 seconds after a phot is taken.
You can reduce the screen brightness but that will not turn it completely black.
I presume you have eliminated all other possibilities by changing batteries, card, lens etc..
If so, it would suggest an LCD screen failure which would necessitate a repair by a Nikon agent.

I would check with Nikon and see if it's covered under warranty still. There could be something going on with the CCD unit

According to many respected sources with far more expertise than myself, the symptoms you are describing also fall within the realm of Canon CCD failure. In Canon's Service Notice: CCD Image Sensor Advisory, they outline the most common symptoms (distorted images, LCD showing only a black screen, etc.). They have conveniently limited the description to the bare minimum. More symptoms of the failing CCD include: pictures appearing on LCD show up with severe color variations (pink-purplish or green tint), colored "streaks" or "lines" throughout pictures, and wavy distortions in image. Most of these symptoms include the color variations, but not always. The lines or waves can appear in any direction and with varying degrees of severity. Some LCDs do not go black, but turn totally purple. Here is a link to a very informative article that should clear up any questions you might have.
Digital Camera Repair Blog

If nothing else, call the Canon Customer Support Center at 1-800-828-4040. They will ask questions to identify whether or not you are having the same symptoms as described in the Product Advisory. I have been through this twice, and both times they were very nice and very helpful. Even if you don't qualify for the free repair, it didn't cost a thing to find out.
I hope this has been helpful.

Something is wrong with the lens unit or the ccd imager. Please contact the nearest Authorized Sony Service. If you need more info please advice. Arpi

for the dark screen problem see my article
http://zyvid.com/smf/index.php?topic=449.0