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Xiaomi Camera: My Redmi note 10 pro Max front camera has stopped working

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:27:25 -0700

My Redmi note 10 pro Max (Xiaomi) front camera has stopped working only the rear camera works

Pentax PZ-10: Why my camera can't on power after change new battery

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:59:09 -0700

Why my pz 10 camera can't on the power , after change new battery still can't on it how to repair

Olympus E-20N: My olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:34:07 -0700

my olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main screen works but the LCD control panel wont come on

Nikon DX3: Clock battery on D3x

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:37:43 -0700

I recently bought a second hand D3x, Im very happy with it. I read somewhere (?) that I may need to replace my clock battery. This makes sense to me as every time I take the battery out to recharge, it resets to 2007 and resets the counter. Where is the clock battery on this camera and is it something I can replace myself?

If I recall correctly they gave a battery type in the article, which I sensibly didn't write down.

I trust you can assist me with my current quest. Thank you in advance for being here in the first place.

Bebb

⟐ Answered June 13, 2026 at 13:37 MST

Kodak Camera: Sparking light and sound of my Kodak pixpro fz55 camera

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:03:59 -0700

Hello,

I would like to ask for assistance regarding an issue with my Kodak Pixpro FZ55 camera.

Last night, while I was using it, I heard a sparking sound and saw a small flash of light coming from the top of the camera near the power button. The camera suddenly shut down, but the lens remained extended. After a few moments, I tried turning it on again, and it powered on normally. However, since I was concerned about what had happened, I decided not to use it any further.

Today, I tried turning it on again, but it no longer takes photos. I also noticed that the top part of the camera becomes extremely hot when it is turned on. In addition, the indicator lamp flashes orange.

Could you please help me understand what might have caused this issue and advise me on what I should do next? I am very concerned because the camera was quite expensive.

Thank you for your assistance.

⟐ Answered June 12, 2026 at 16:03 MST

Camera: What's the Pinout to go from the camera's 6 wires to the POE Cat RJ45

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:22:47 -0700

MY Lorex LNB4321 camera stopped working, it had gotten water in the cable connection and the female RJ45 molded end had corroded away. I called Lorex but they wouldn't tell me the pin out to replace the end. I know the red and black go to the power plug but I need to know the which cat5 wire corresponds with the wires from the camera.

(gray, brown, purple, blue, orange, yellow)

⟐ Commented June 11, 2026 at 22:22 MST

Casio Exilim EX-Z70: Camera does not power on

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:51 -0700

Does not power on

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS: My camera is showing "lens error/restart camera", how do I fix it?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:20:54 -0700

My camera is giving me a "lens error/restart camera" message and the shutter seems to be a bit opened. How do I solve this problem?

⟐ Answered June 09, 2026 at 13:20 MST

Nikon Coolpix L26 Camera: My zoom is stuck how to repair

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:56:26 -0700

My zoom is stuck midway

⟐ Commented June 08, 2026 at 20:56 MST

Sony Alpha ILCE-6000: Dead camera, DC-DC converter issue?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:35:26 -0700

Hey folks, I've found a number of references to the DC-DC converter failing on these cameras, and a thriving market in replacement modules on the usual websites for around $20 each.

Replacing the single module on the motherboard is not a Sony supported repair (they want the entire motherboard to be replaced, which costs the same as a second hand functioning camera) and there doesn't seem to be any good references to the diagnostics or the success of repairing cameras by switching out the single module.

Does anyone have any experience with this, or the knowledge of any places where this sort of thing is referenced? There doesn't seem to be any good english language references on the web, but there may be in other languages that I can't see.

Specific symptoms of the DC-DC converter failing can include the camera not powering up at all with no lights showing with a battery installed or with USB plugged in. In other cases, the camera may power up but no screen activity, or crash/power off when certain functions are triggered (taking picture, writing to the SD card, etc)

Diagnostic steps include testing the battery, and verifying that the right power is showing up at the right points upstream of the DC-DC converter, then no correct power showing downstream of the converter per the L3 service manual on this site.

While it's possible that the converter is not the root cause (something else could have caused its failure) it's definitely dead. There was also corrosion and burned components on the module.

Thanks for any assistance.

⟐ Edited by author June 08, 2026 at 9:35 MST

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: Why can't I get my camera to power on with a good battery.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:29:10 -0700

I have two Samsung Galaxy Camera 2s. They both powered on 6 months ago. Neither camera will power on now even though fully charged multiple batteries have been tried.

Yashica Camera: I want battery for yashica md 90

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:33:53 -0700

I want to repair my yashica md 90 camera which is not been used from last 20 years

⟐ Commented June 08, 2026 at 5:33 MST

Sony DCR-DVD 108: C:04:00 error in screen dvd108

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:13:45 -0700

Error c:04:00 with info lithium battery installed

⟐ Commented June 07, 2026 at 11:13 MST

Canon PowerShot A470: Picture is just white

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:45:16 -0700

I can take pictures inside fine. But when I take a picture outside and go to view it. It's just white. No picture at all?

⟐ Commented June 07, 2026 at 9:45 MST

e-pm2: It will switch on but I can't use it. It shows a photo of a folder.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:51:42 -0700

It has power but it only shows a photo of a folder. That's all.

⟐ Answered June 07, 2026 at 8:51 MST

Nikon J1 Camera: Sand stuck in camera body

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:34:24 -0700

How do I get the sand out of camera body?

⟐ Answered June 06, 2026 at 10:34 MST

Kodak EasyShare CD82: Kodak EasyShare CD82 - Seized screw on LCD screen holder won't budge

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:21:19 -0700

I am currently following the iFixit guide for the Kodak EasyShare CD82 LCD Display Screen Replacement. I am stuck on Step 4: removing the three screws from the LCD screen holder.

One of the screws is completely seized and will not budge in either direction.

- The screw head is NOT stripped (yet).

- I have tried the rubber band method for extra grip.

- I have tried tapping the screwdriver to break the tension.

- I do not have a soldering iron to apply heat.

- My needle-nose pliers are too large to grip the small screw head in this tight space.

Are there any specific tricks for this camera model or other DIY ways to loosen a tiny, non-stripped but seized screw without specialized tools like a soldering iron? Is it possible there is adhesive or a specific orientation causing it to bind?

⟐ Answered June 05, 2026 at 8:21 MST

Olympus OM-1: Shutter is stucl & film doesn't advance

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:36 -0700

The shutter is stuck mid cycle. The film advance lever moves normally, but does not advance the film. Also, the shutter button cannot be depressed, Can this be easily and inexpensively fixed?

@oldturkey03

It's an Olympus OM-1

⟐ Answered June 04, 2026 at 23:30 MST

Kodak EasyShare C1505: Why it is not sharing photo

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:33 -0700

Why it is not sharing

Nikon Coolpix S7000: Showing lens error when I turn it on.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:47:33 -0700

Dropped my camera and it’s been showing “Lens error.” for a minute now. How do I fix it?