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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2004. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Results, Handy Features"
  • 4 out of 5
"LOVE my S1-IS!!"
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Answered Questions for the Canon S1 IS

Q: I have the Canon S1IS and suddenly the screen turned all blurry and purple. A moment before it was fine. not drop the camera.
A: Hi Priscilla,This is a known issue with some models of Canon cameras. What has happened... read more
Q: Fully Charged Batteries Fail Almost Immediately
A: Your camera may be one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty... read more
Q: View finder and LCD screen are blank only shows memory
A: Hi Bob,Is your memory functioning properly? Is the card inserted correctly, is it working, etc? read more
Q: my camara s1 doesnt shows the image when i whant to take a photo!!!
A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD... read more
Q: How do you change the apeture on an S1?
A: While in shooting mode, use the Mode Dial to set to Av. Then set the... read more
Q: MY LCD viewfinder suddenly stopped working between shoots, is it possible that this is a menu
A: When you say 'between shoots' do you mean between each photo you take, or between... read more
Q: how do I take photos with background blurry and subject focused
A: Though many digital point and shoots offer a "preset" for this, the effect is accomplished... read more
Q: I want to take some professional quality pics on the beach any suggestions
A: Well, the thing you want to be aware of is the great amount of ambient... read more
Q: why do my batteries die even though S1 IS Powershot is in bag not being used. I can never count on batteries being ready
A: Hi Jim,NiMH batteries discharge naturally when they aren't being used. They generally lose about 10... read more
Q: my s1 IS flash is not working, do you have replacement flashes
A: Cyndi,We don't have them here at DCHQ, but you can contact Canon for support or... read more
Q: Will S1 IS take a Sandisk ultra II 2gb memory card ?
A: Yep it does....I just tried it out and took some photos and movies.... It worked... read more
Q: Can I get a telephoto lens for this camera?
A: Ed,You can put additional lenses, like a telephoto, on the Canon S1 IS with a... read more
Q: How do use the timer for taking pictures
A: The simplest way is for you to check out the manual hereIt is a bit... read more

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