Canon PowerShot S2 IS
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Answered Questions for the Canon S2 IS
- Q: pictures are blurry what am I doing wrong
- A: Before shooting, press 1/2 on the capture button for 1s so you adjust the focus... read more
- Q: Why doesn't my camera hold the battery power?
- A: Try rechargable NiMh batteries, four AA size, of course, and fully charged at the time... read more
- Q: how to reset to factory settings canon s2is
- A: Hi Ian,When the camera is turned on, press and hold the Menu button for 5... read more
- Q: I have heard there is a recall on the S1IS due to dysfunctional CCD sensors? Has anyone had any success with getting repairs/replacement?
- A: I can't speak to having the experience (although I am going to have my camcorder... read more
- Q: Bad Resolution Shots
- A: Your camera may be one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty... read more
- Q: High quality pictures with zoom for canon powershot s2 IS
- A: I thought that was a possibility until it kept doing the same thing (pictures looking... read more
- Q: need rapid fire, image satilization,moviemode compact longest battery life and ability for longer video
- A: Hi Christina,There are only four Canons with image stabilization, and only two of these are... read more
- Q: I need to take closeups of small things; what kind of macro do I need?
- A: $250 is just about perfect. I was already leaning toward recommending the Canon A630, and... read more
- Q: Over Exposure when shooting under Sunshine
- A: I have heard of this. I am surprised that there isn't a way to re-set... read more
- Q: i am an orthodontist which camera is suited for me to take inra oral pictures of the teeth
- A: Hi,In a situation like this, macro focus is the most important factor. Currently, Canon is... read more
- Q: How can I get better indoor pictures with the S2 IS that I bought?
- A: Lillian,I also own a Canon S2 IS. Indoor shots are very tough with this camera. read more
- Q: How do I print dates on photos taken from Canon S2 IS ?
- A: 1 turn the camera on press the menu button , and then use the arrow... read more
- Q: Is thier optical immage stabilization?
- A: There is image stabilization in Canon S2is and you probably are impressed with the example... read more
- Q: Can Canon S2IS be used as a web cam too - if yes how?
- A: I don't believe so. There is software on the install CD that lets you control... read more
- Q: Does the Powershot S2 IS have a waterproof/underwater casing available for it?
- A: There are several underwater housing made for Canon S3is.Log on to these sites for details... read more
- Q: Whick SanDisc do I buy for this camera? Or do I need another brand?
- A: The S2 uses SD (secure digital) memory cards. Any of the brand-name memory cards should... read more
- Q: I bought this camera june06! I am now having problems with the lens shuttering and showing e18 and closes up on us????????????Help stonehaven@valemoun
- A: Go to http://www.e18error.com to see (possibly) easy ways to fix this. read more
- Q: Cannon S2, S3 or other for best still and video combo?- Opinions Welcome
- A: I have an S2 IS as well. The video quality is excellent, and the audio... read more
- Q: I love to take very close up photos of flowers and don't like my current camera. Any ideas?
- A: Here's a link to the user images on Amazon. The first one that comes up... read more
- Q: Which is the best swivel lens coolpix camera since the 990 for closeups
- A: Hi,Unfortunately, since about the beginning of 2004, Nikon has significantly backed off on their production... read more
Open Questions for the Canon S2 IS
- Q: my camera is a s1 is, the problem i still have is that the picture turn out pinky, what do i do
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I cant get the eyepiece cover to stay on my s2is. What holds it in place?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Black Screen on my Cannon Camera Isus pocket camera
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Intermittent "Change the Batteries" message. comes and goes but works in certain modes.
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Canon SD 880 IS takes great pictures. But when I transfer them to the computer or Snapsifh, some pictures show discoloration and lines on them.
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: E18 notice on screen
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: while shooting a movie, I get a busy symbol on the lcd screen and it stop automatically in less than 20sec
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: my camera got wet. i tuck batteries out and used blowdrier to dry it. it still wont come on. how can i fix it.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Can a canon S2 IS be set to rapid shoot many frames.
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: my camera gives the massage "error lense start you camera"
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will a 3x telephoto lens work on my s2 is?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: no power
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: When I go to take a picture the display screen turns upside down??
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Overexposure problem after the black screen
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: I have an S2 and I too have a black screen issue.
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: blue review screen with horizontal stripes
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: red light when i turn it on
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is the maximum capacity SD card for S2 IS?
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Just fixed my "stuck shutter problem." But camera pics come out really light. Any Ideas?
- 20 points for best answer - 8 replies
- Q: the camera is switched on but the screen is completely blank. What should i do???
- 10 points for best answer - 5 replies
