Why is my Fujifilm X100S showing a black EVF/LCD and recording completely dark images?
Asked 10/1/2016
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My used Fujifilm X100S appears to power on and operate, but both the EVF and rear LCD are black, and every photo it records is completely dark. The shutter, aperture, and autofocus seem to work normally, and the on-screen information overlay appears intermittently. What fault could cause this, and is it likely to be repairable?
Originally by user53465. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
user53465
9y ago
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It sounds like everything on your camera is working except the sensor. For whatever reason the sensor seems to be outputting no image signal. You probably need to have a camera repair shop look at it and see if it can be repaired for less than the value of the camera. If the camera is new enough that it is still under warranty, you need to contact Fuji customer service about how to get it serviced under warranty.
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If the EVF/LCD are black and the camera records fully dark frames even though the shutter, aperture, and focus still seem to work, the most likely issue is that the image sensor path is failing rather than the lens or exposure controls.
Based on the reported repair outcome, the fault was in the camera’s main PWB (main circuit board), which had to be replaced. So this points to an internal electronic failure, not a settings problem.
Practical next steps:
- Try a basic reset and check battery/card contacts, but this is unlikely to fix it.
- If the camera is under warranty, contact Fujifilm service.
- Otherwise, get a repair quote from an authorized camera repair shop and compare it with the camera’s used value.
In short: black live view plus black image files on an otherwise functioning X100S strongly suggests a sensor/main-board electronic fault that needs professional service.
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