HELP - camera died

[shirley]

Hi Folks,
I am at school about to take pics of the annual drama production. Just as I was taking pics of the make up etc the screen went dark. I can now turn it on but I cannot use the shutter and the screen is black. The settings are still showing. I have tried a reset, removed battery, changed lens...now I am stuck. Does anybody have any ideas?

Please excuse me if I do not respond quickly to any replies as I will be in the play...even without the camera.

Thank you in advance
Shirley

PS I am using an EM5

[Ralph Harwood]

Re: HELP - camera died

Hi there Shirley!

Just a quick question - if you take the lens off can you see the sensor like normal or can you see the shutter?

Cheers,

Ralph

[shirley]

Re: HELP - camera died

Aah yes the shutter, it clearly hasn't gone back to wherever it should go! Is there a quick fix or is it dead for now?

[Ralph Harwood]

Re: HELP - camera died

After the diagnoses i'm afraid my knowledge runs out - I would think that if a battery out reset hasn't cured it it is going to be a trip to olympus portugal - if any other members of the forum know better please post!

Cheers,

Ralph.

[Ralph Harwood]

Re: HELP - camera died

Just a thought, but have you tried it with a fully charged battery - it may be the battery was low as it was taking a shot which has caused it to stick?