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Trouble with Canon Powershot S2 IS

by Jane917 Nov 28, 2008 10:35AM PST

My Canon S2 is about 2 years old. Lately, I have no image in the viewfinder, so I can't take pictures. I press display, but the viewing image is still not there. Is this a known problem? Do I have to send it to Canon to be fixed?

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Canon S2 IS
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Nov 28, 2008 11:57AM PST

I assume that you can review previously taken photos, that are on your memory card, on the LCD screen.

That would indicate that the CCD sensor is not functioning.
There are several reports of this type of failure.
It requires the replacement of the CCD sensor.

You should contact Canon Service.
It is faster to contact them by phone that using email.
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Thank you for the reply
by Jane917 Nov 29, 2008 2:23AM PST

Yes, I can view previous pictures. I was hoping there was an easy fix for the CCD sensor. I have tried the fix to change the mode to Tv, press the shutter, open the battery case, close the battery case, try again. It works temporarily, but the shutter is still stuck when I turn on the camera the next time. It looks like my camera is not one of the ones that Canon is fixing for free.

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Has the S2 CCD sensor been added?
by Jane917 Dec 4, 2008 3:27AM PST

Does anyone know if the CCD sensor of the Canon S2 has been added to the list that Canon will fix free of charge? I have not been able to find this particular model on the recall list.

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S2 IS camera
by snapshot2 Forum moderator Dec 4, 2008 6:32AM PST
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troble with S2 IS
by flyneethu Feb 27, 2010 1:12PM PST

hi
my cam has prob...the view is all blank in lcd and in lens...other than dat the shutters the zoom, everthing is fine...i havent used it properly for an year also...its clickin pics too...but blank...is it worth gettin repaired or shall i go for a new one...
thank you

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at this point
by kalel33-20416052469708587370302374692233 Feb 27, 2010 1:25PM PST

It's probably better to get a new one. It's an electronic device that's pretty old(for electronics), and they have improved upon them some.

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