Canon Rebel T6i - Black Images - CCD Sensor?

[DeeDraV]

In a few hours of research I believe I have a CCD sensor problem and I am looking for advice. Camera is 4 years old and went from good pictures to blaack photos.  Shutter is working, removed battery, changed SD card, reverted back to factory settings and still black images.  If this is a sensor problem would you send in to fix? Fix yourself if you can find parts or get a new camera.  I'm bummed.  I have had to Canon and I love theem but first one lasted 7 years and now this one only 4 without a problem. Any feedback would be helpful!

[deebatman316]

Cameras use a CMOS sensor now. Does live view also cause the same black picture result. When in live view it uses the image sensor to show a live image. A faulty image sensor sensor will show up during live view too.

[DeeDraV]

yes, it shows black image in live view as well.

[deebatman316]

It sounds like a bad image sensor. Have you tried resetting the camera back to factory default including the custom functions.

[DeeDraV]

Yes, tried that too.  Starting to research new cameras now 😞 Seems a 4 year old camera is now really old!  

[deebatman316]

Repair is NOT worth it for this camera. It would be best to upgrade to a new camera. The image sensor costs more than the camera itself. Do you have a budget to spend on a camera. If so what are your needs for a new camera.

[shadowsports]

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@DeeDraV wrote:

Yes, tried that too.  Starting to research new cameras now 😞 Seems a 4 year old camera is now really old!  

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If you go the new camera route, I'd suggest a T8i (at minimum) or an R10 or R7 if budget allows.

[DeeDraV]

I am lazy and I really have have liked the ease of use of my previous Rebels. I take outdoor sports photos and lots of candid and portraits for good faamily and friends.  Recreational use and would like to spend less than $1000 for new base.

[DeeDraV]

Yes looking at the T8i seems like a smart option is I want similar ease of use. I assume the R10 and R7 might be more complicated?

[deebatman316]

DSLR cameras are being replaced by mirrorless cameras. I recommend looking into the EOS R10. If you want to stick with a DSLR look into the Rebel T8i. EOS R Mirrorless cameras are the future.