The camera on my BB Bold has recently "blacked out"

The flashlight/camera flash no longer works, as well
and when I try to load up the camera to take photos,
this is what I see:
h t t p : / / members.shaw.ca/Jeison/Bold9700camera.jpg
(please copy and paste as I cannot post a link to the above URL)

I have tried hard resetting, closing all misc. apps, updating all apps, adjusting camera settings (i.e. autofocus OFF, portrait mode, etc. etc.) and nothing seems to be working.

Is it safe to say I need a new camera/phone?