You didn't say if you could see the subject in the LCD prior to taking a picture. If not, the lens isn't opening. If you can see the subject, it would probably be a defective sensor chip.
SOURCE: Cannon A70 black screen, can snap picture but come out with black pic too
And for those in the US, Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. Please check the following two links for more info:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110
SOURCE: black screen
CCD failed, contact fuji, they got product recall for some camera models with faulty CCD.
Fujifilm Service Advisory:
Fujifilm camera - CCD sensor
If your Fujifilm FinePix digital camera serial number is on the list and experiences the symptoms described above and have no other additional damage/malfunction, Fuji Photo Film, Inc. will repair your camera at no charge, even if your standard one-year limited warranty has expired. If your Fujifilm digital camera is beyond the standard one year, limited warranty period, you will receive a written estimate for any additional damages or malfunctions not listed in this Service Advisory.
Finepix A303, F410 & F700 - Serial numbers
- FinePix A303 - 3JA4**** - 3JA5****
- FinePix F410 - 32A1**** - 32A6**** - 32A7**** - 32A9****
- FinePix F700 - 33A0**** - 34A1****
Fuji Photo Film - Camera faulty
If your camera got the symptoms please package the camera carefully using ample padded material to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and phone number with the shipment as well as a general description of the problem. Keep a record of the camera's serial number and shipment tracking number. Ship your camera to the Fuji Service Center.
SOURCE: canon a95 display problem black screen
Does your A95 Canon shows old pictures in card? if yes, its problem with CCD Imager in your camera and Canon has free repair scheme for this problem. Please click Canon Advisory for details.
Regards,
SOURCE: Kodak Easyshare DX7630 screen is black and won't take anymore pic
your image sensor is bad it will have to be replaced by a camera technician .
SOURCE: black screen wont show images
May be the issue with CCD (image sensor device) of the Camera.
Refer this article to cofirm this.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DSCT1&news_id=161
Check whether the LCD screen of the Camera looks similar as given on the page.
If yes, click on the "Yes" button at the end of the page to create an online Repair Request for sending the Camera to the Sony Factory Service Center.
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