I have a canon digital camera Powershot S2 1S. When you go to turn it onto the photo taking mode the screen is just black and takes a photo of blackness. You can still look at photos but cant take them. I have checked the batteries and am not sure if it a technical problem or i have pushed something. Please help!!!
I too have this same problem with my Canon S2 IS and have been turned down by Canon for and FOC fix. They have told me they have never heard of this problem with this model and that repairs start at $155! Any suggestions.I too have this same problem with my Canon S2 IS and have been turned down by Canon for and FOC fix. They have told me they have never heard of this problem with this model and that repairs start at $155! Any suggestions.
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I had the same problem with my S2 IS. I sent it in for repair and everyone I spoke to denied the problem and said I'd have to pay almost $130 to get it fixed. I asked to speak to a manager and I told him that there is a documented problem with the CCD imagers on those cameras and I think it is ridiculous for the end-user to have to pay for a faulty part. He didn't put up a fight like I thought he would! He said he would get the camera fixed and remove all charges. I should have my camera back in 7 days, so we'll see!
I have experienced a similar problem as decribed above. However, trying to get Canon to fix this problem as a goodwill gesture is proving difficult. They farm repairs out to approved service agents, who just refer to the service advisory as to whether it's chargable or not.
Looking at US forums, this problem is prevalent in the US, and some people have reported that Canon have made the repair FOC.
Could Charlesmey indicate how he got Canon to fix for free?
Thanks,
It sounds like a CCD failure. I had the same problem and Canon fixed my camera's optical unit for free. The S2 Is model has a service advisory that recognizes this problem, but the S2 IS hasn't been added to the list yet. Canon should immediately add the S2 IS to its service advisory because this problem is causing a lot of confusion and bad customer relations.
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A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. 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, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.
A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. 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, please see the following for further info and a simple fix that may help: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-fix-for-stuck-shutter.html
I too have this same problem with my Canon S2 IS and have been turned down by Canon for and FOC fix. They have told me they have never heard of this problem with this model and that repairs start at $155! Any suggestions.
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