iPad 3 camera not working

Not normal. Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation.

Make a Genius Bar Reservation

http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

 Cheers, Tom 😉

When you are re-installing the iPad, make sure you are not restoring from a back-up. If you are restoring from a back-up, that will just put the bad firmware back on the iPad. The importance here seems to be getting rid of that software and/or firmware problem. So, connect your iPad to iTunes, then click on the iPad in the sidebar, and choose the "Restore" button. Additionally, when that is finished, don't use the back-up iTunes has stored. (You can remove the back-up in iTunes Preferences>Devices and then select and delete the iPad backup you have stored there.

The best explanation I've heard is that the software (iOS) communcates with the hardware (i.e., the camera) via the firmware. If you just restore from back-up, that doesn't replace or update the firmware.

I hope this helps!

I had this exact problem, I took it to apple store - they said it must have been a corrupt OS download, he re downloaded the operating system on laptop and reinstalled whilst plugged into laptop. It's a software error he said. It worked anyway!

Yes, if you go to the store, they will do what I informed you of in the earlier answer with a fresh copy of the iOS on their computer. Rarely will they sit with you at your computer and actually walk you through downloading the new version of the iOS for times sake.

If you want to manually force iTunes to download the iOS update again, you can delete the downloaded iOS update file.

Here is a website that explains where the files are located: http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/08/ipsw-file-location-mac-and-windows/

You have been lucky. I have the same problem as you described and tried the solution proposed by Franklin Graves. After re-installation, the rear camera started to work but when trying to use the front camera it freezes and the Photo Booth Curtain keeps opening and closing. The front camera show the closed aperture and nothing happens. May be you or Franklin could assist. Thanks ver much

I am facing the same.Restored my iPad but restored backup from my pc as well which as per franklin wouldn't help.

So should I take up a back up with iCloud and then restore from there??i don't have any important data on my iPad,just that it will be too much effort to reinstall all the apps.Will it help to resolve my issue???

restored my ipad 3 and deleted all back ups to prevent incorrect settings of firmware from getting reloaded. ipad has gone back to how it came brand new, yet the back camera still doesnt work. However, issue with curtain opening and closing in photo booth now is resolved.

Still awaiting resolution for the back camera!!! Can anyone help please!!!!!

I have the same problem and I can't go to the retail Apple store beause I am in another country. Please help!

My iPad camera has been working fine until recently I noticed that the lens reveals a shadow line during FaceTime (as well as when I use the camera). This shadow line causes a slight blurry area which is evident when I do FaceTime and can be seen by the party on the other end. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?? I'd really appreciate any advice!!

Try to go into a different camera app; instagram,facebook, etc. Check to see if you can take pictures that way. If you can, then do the soft reset by holding down the sleep and home button until you see the apple icon. Then let it restart itself. Try loading your camera and photo booth and see if that helps. That got ours to work!!

Good luck!!