I have a blue Kodak C182 digital camera and all of a sudden a little black dot appeared on my screen?

idk whats wrong with it.. its not the screen. cause i can veiw previous pictures with out it.. is this a common problem??
someone help :(
1) its big
2) yes
3) it is present on the pictures that i took when it started appearing, not on the previous ones.
4) Yes
5) yes
6) it stays still

Best Answer

Please try to be more specific with these questions.
1) Is the black dot big or small? Group of pixels or 1 tiny black dot?
2) Is the black dot present when aiming/taking the picture?
3) Is the black dot present when reviewing the images on the camera?
4) Is the black dot present when reviewing the images on a computer?
5) If you zoom in or out during picture taking, does the dot stay still?
6) If you zoom in or out during review on the screen, does the dot stay still or move?

I know you gave some detail in your question, but answer these - just a Yes or No as additional information and I'll check back.

You probably have dead pixel(s) on the sensor. They are irreparable, but answer those questions, first.

Thank you. Is the camera now out of warranty?

There are two reasons why this could be happening -
1) There is something come loose inside the camera and it's obscuring the image. Has the camera been dropped or vibrated badly?
2) This seems less likely - there is a huge lump of dead pixels (or controllers) on your sensor.

In the case of 1), it's probably worth more than the camera's value to have a pro look at it, but you might know a competent tinkerer who can peel the case off and look inside.
In 2), there is, sadly, no home repair.

If you decide to take it apart, do it in a dust-limited environment - no air movements, mo recent cleaning activity etc. Prior to final assembly, gently blow the insides with a can of air, then snap the case on.

If it's still in warranty, then send it back!

Answer by Mick on 05 Jan 2010 04:29:29

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