Olympus Stylus Problem

[ItsBruce]

I have a Stylus 410 that I sometimes use in a UW housing. The camera suddenly stopped working altogether. I'm 99.9% certain it is not a water issue since I haven't used it underwater in more than a year. One day it was fine and I downloaded pics to my computer. The next time I went to use it, nothing. The lens did not extend, lights didn't come on. Nothing. I thought it might be the battery. I put the battery in the charger. That did not seem to help. I tried charging it longer. (The red light on the charger was flashing ... I don't remember if it always flashed or was solid.) Nothing.

I know that I can replace the camera with a newer, better model. But, I hate to have to replace the housing if I get a new camera. (Do any other cameras fit the housing?)

Any ideas would be appreciated, including ideas on how to even troubleshoot the issue.

Thanks

 

[MJSmith]

It sounds like a power failure, which I would bet is a dead battery/or charger. Try a spare battery or even look for a different charger. That would be the cheapest fix/solution if it works, I really understand the housing hassle if you update the camera.

 

[JackConnick]

camaras and housings are made for specific models. That 410 is pretty old and the housing might not look like it, but is probably due for an oring issue.

Try a new battery, but I wouldn't put much money in it. For instance, I sell a refurb FE-360 and a new housing for only $179.95...

Jack

 

[ConchyJoe]

camaras and housings are made for specific models. That 410 is pretty old and the housing might not look like it, but is probably due for an oring issue.

Try a new battery, but I wouldn't put much money in it. For instance, I sell a refurb FE-360 and a new housing for only $179.95...

Jack

My only comment would be along the line of Jacks's. I have a 5000z, and the LCD broke. I could replace it with something a little better like what Jack has. In a crazy twist, I can across a guy that had a 5000z with a busted focus motor. He sold it to me for $25, and I simply swapped out the LCD, and I am back in business.

 

[Jax]

My Oly 710 died the same way. Oly services sucks in my two experiences.

Might as well go up-grade . . . Jack's offer is probably what any repairs would cost.

 

[dpwrkK5]

I had the same problem with my 410, turned out to be the charger. The red light should be constant while charging then go green. Best Buy has a universal Olympus charger for about $40. If it weren't for the housing I would have just bought a new camera. The next one is going to have standard alkaline batteries!

SEAN