Non-existent photos taking up 2.7 GB storage space -- help please!

My iPad 3 says, under Settings\General\Usage\Storage, that I have 2.7 GB in "Photos & Camera", and specifically 2.7 GB under "Camera Roll."  I have deleted *everything* from Camera Roll manually -- there is nothing there.  Yet it still is taking up 2.7 GB of storage and preventing me from installing apps.
I tried syncing it with iTunes on the computer and telling it to remove all photos; didn't work.  I tried swiping to the right on "Camera Roll" in the Settings, which gives me the option to "Delete" -- which I click, and it does nothing (except freeze that icon so I can't swipe it anymore until I close or open settings -- let it sit for 2 hours once and it did nothing else). I've done everything but reset it to factory defaults. 
I am not sure what caused it, but when I first got the iPad, I did tell it to sync a bunch of photos during initial setup.  I then realized how much room they were taking up and promptly removed them (I don't remember if I did it manually or by a re-sync).  But they are long gone, and the 2.7GB storage remains...
Can anyone help, please?  Thank you!

Restore.  Note that it's not quick.  It could take well over an hour!  Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync.  From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab.  Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup.  You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod.  Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod.  As before, say "yes."  Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time.  If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device.  Corrective action is simple -  choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.

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