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Canon's PowerShot SX200 IS is a 12-megapixel compact camera with manual controls, released in 2009. Features include a wide-angle lens, 12x zoom, and 720p HD video.

Why are all my pictures completely black?

My camera was dropped and then stepped on. The camera still turns on, displays previously taken photos, and the flash and shutter go off when I try to take a picture. However, when displaying what the camera currently sees, the screen is completely black. Any pictures I take are also completely black. I would appreciate any help on how to fix this problem! Thank you!

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@sarahhardin this sound like either a lens and a sensor issue. This "camera was dropped and then stepped on" leads me to believe that a replacement of the lens and possibly the sensor would be the way to go.

Of course you can also check the lens by following this guide Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Lens Disassembly To disassemble your camera use this guide Disassembling Canon PowerShot SX200 IS as well as this video starting at around 2:30min

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Disassembling Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

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