Black spot on screen suddenly showing both on screen and in pictures. Camera 2 years old Can it be fixed. Can lens be removed ?

SOURCE: no image output on screen or viewfinder

If you can see images in play mode, previously taken pics, then check to see if iris is opening and closing, could be seized vanes on iris motor. Tap on the lens(just not on the glass) repeatedly, this might help jog the vanes open. remove batteries, reinsert them after an hour, or a cup of coffee. If it persists press the reset button . all your settings will be cleared. Check to see if there's a second internal battery used for function memory, if there is, remove that one too for a while. Sounds a lot like the global CCD sensor problems that most manucturers had last year, but I don't remember anything regarding panasonic in that context. Use your warranty if valid Good luck

SOURCE: Spot on digital camera lens

No. You can't take the lense apart for the cleaning by yourself. Any expert pro camera repairer will do the job

SOURCE: black spots on the lcd display

I also have a brand new canon powershot sd750, with the SAME PROBLEM!! what IS THIS?!?

SOURCE: Black spot on picture

My Nikon was having the same problem with the stationary black spot. I used a can of Dust Off ( the original compressed gas duster). I just removed the lens and held the camera upside down (lens facing the floor) and blew my compressed air inside and my black spot disappeared. Just a thought you might like to know !! Good luck.

SOURCE: How To Remove The Fixed Lens From The Olympus E-10 For Cleaning

The easy fix is to buy a new camera. Or trade up to Canon equipment that is easier to clean.

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