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While in camera mode on my Canon GL2 I am unable to see a picture on either the LCD or viewfinder screens, all that shows up is black, not even my data screen shows up. The camera is turning on, the battery is fully charged, I am able to use VCR mode, and I also recieve audio while in camera mode. I hit the record button while in camera mode to see if the camera was still able to record a picture, and it is able to record both picture and audio.
The problem is specifically that while in camera mode on both my LCD and viewfinder all I get is a black picture. Beyond opening the camera up, which I have no idea how to do I feel that I have exhausted all possible solutions to this problem. Obviously I cannot use the camera if I cannot frame shots, yet video and audio will still record to a tape as I alluded to previously.
If there are any possible solutions before I take my camcorder back to my dealer for inspection I would very much appreciate the tips.
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Same thing happened to me. No display, no menu, no S-video output while in camera mode, but in VCR mode all was OK. Turning power off and on did not help until I also disconnected the AC power adapter. BTW, Mr. Riggins did not read the question before he answered.
Hi, It is known problem of ccd imager chip failure in few Canon models and your S2 IS got that problem too, ccd imager chip will be replaced to get live view in camera mode to take fresh pictures. Local camera repair shop will help you to replace ccd imager chip in camera or click Canon CCD Imager Support and talk to them if they can replace it for free. Hope this info will help you. Thanks.
Sounds like you accidentally pressed the DISP (Display) button on the back of your camera. This manually turns the screen on and off in picture taking mode to save battery power. You could then use the optical viewfinder in its place. To turn it back on, just the DISP button one more time.
I just had this issue with my camera (my 15 year old son solved it for me ;-) ).
The viewfinder was active in "record" mode and the LCD was "active" because you could see a little back light but no image. The "playback" mode would let me review pictures in the LCD though so I know it is capable of showing information.
If you push the display key/button a couple of times you can see the picture move from the viewfinder to the LCD and have just a picture and or a picture and information.
So try setting the camera to "record" mode (lens comes out) and then push the "display button" which is on the back of the camera just to the right of the LCD on the lower right side several times and see if the LCD starts to work.
It could be that somehow the display button was pushed by mistake.
If you take a picture using the optical viewfinder, does the camera actually record the picture? If so, you may have the LCD turned off in the camera mode (there are three options: standard, detailed, and off). With the camera in the shooting mode, press the "DISP" button and see if the LCD turns on.
The flashing overlap on your screen is telling you that you have a digital fader effect (D.EFFECTS) selected. To remove the effect, simply press the D.EFFECTS/BARS SELECT BUTTON and select D.EFFECTS [OFF].
For further information, check the manual under Using Digital Effects.
To use the LCD as a viewfinder:
Turn the Mode dial to any Still mode.
Press the OK button to turn on the camera screen.
Frame your subject in the LCD.
Press the Shutter button to take a picture.
NOTE: Using the camera screen as a viewfinder significantly reduces battery power. Use it sparingly.
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