Why does the camera shutter stay closed?

Why does the camera shutter stay stuck? The camera won't operate. I've rebooted several times, I've changed settings several times, I've held by finger over each camera as demostrated on a youtube video. Nothing has corrected the problem.

That happens sometimes. See this ongoing discussion. An appointment at the Genous Bar of an Apple store is probably in order:
Camera shutter issue: Apple Support Communities

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Oh man! That definitely sounds frustrating. Let’s see if we can troubleshoot this issue so that you can get back to taking pictures and videos!
To begin, check out the steps in the following resource:
Get help with the camera on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203040
You see a closed lens or black screen
If you see a closed lens or black screen when you open the Camera app, try these steps:
Make sure that there’s nothing blocking the camera lens. If you’re using a case, try removing it.
Force the app to close, then open the Camera app again.
Restart your device, then open the Camera app again.
If your device has a front and rear camera, try both cameras by tapping the camera swap icon. If you see the closed lens or black screen on only one camera, take your device to an Apple Retail Store or Authorized Service Provider for more help.
- Matt M.

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there was this time that I tried to use my facetime for a long time. Then after using it, it became very hot all over from the back till front. Then when I tried to open the camera function, it only went to the part where it shows the gray spiral covers without actually going to the actual camera then it went completely black and it went to home. The camera closes on its own now and i cant use it.

1. Double-click the Home button to reveal Task Bar at bottom
2. Hold the FaceTime/Camera app down for a second or two until you see the minus sign
3. Tap the minus sign to close app
4. Re-launch the app and test
Note: If necessary close all apps in the Task Bar

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Please triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
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Copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C.
Launch the built-in Terminal application in any of the following ways:
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I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
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-arose369

First, double tap the home key and close off any apps that are in the task bar. You are really looking for an earlier instance of camera or photobooth that is still there. Then reboot the pad. Hold the sleep and home buttons until the apple logo appears. Ignore the red slider.
Then try the app again.
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