You fail to mention the details of your problem. But as you own an S2 IS, I'll assume that your camera is showing a dark LCD screen, and is taking similar black picture (very common problem for the S2).
A stuck shutter is a common failure mode for digital cameras, especially the S2. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open).
To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so,
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my camera was left out all night and now it shows no image when i turn it on...please someone help
No image in shooting mode on Canon S500. Flash operates and shutter clicks. Whats wrong
I am experiencing this same symtom on my camera and I thought it was a low battery so I charged the battery and checked again and the problem still exists. Anyone find a fix for this type of problem? When you try to focus, the screen just flickers and then you can click like you are taking a picture but the image is just a red blury flicker image.
The LCD screen remains black, camera settings are OK, no shooting of image. However, on shutter click in Auto mode the flash operates but does not record any image. In view mode, the already recorded images are displayed.
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