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Blurred and distorted view of the subject

I have been using my cannon powershot S1 IS for two years now without any problem.But now it has deveoped a problem. When I power it on in shooting mode, whole LCD screen /viewfinder shows completely blurred view of the subject in a frame and same blurred image is stored.

I have tried all the settings, focus/zoom changes but to no avail. Please, suggest what should I do to get rid of this problem.

Thanks very much!

  • csprtc Nov 13, 2007

    I have a Canon Poweshot Digital Camera and I at times have a problem with blurred pictures. I have tried different settings, but nothing seems to work -- -it is like a camera has a mind of its own. What should a do to assure the best quality picture with this camera?? I am going to photgraph a wedding in July and I want very memorable pictures for the couple and their families!!! Help :( please!

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Yep, this sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110

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Its possible that there is a CCD issue with your camera. I've been reading more and more people are having CCD issues with the S1-IS. The CCD is the part of the camera that captures the image, and usually they distort or do some funky things with the pictures. Its entirely possible they would knock something out of focus.

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