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Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS
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Shirley Ernst (saernst57) 1 pts
December 29, 2007 2:00 PM

My S2 IS will not focus anymore, how do I fix it?

It will not even focus on zoom even if I put it on a tripod to further stabilize.
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 29, 2007 8:35 PM
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Let's check the basics first -- batteries well charged AND connections cleaned with a pencil eraser.
Total camera reset is next. Look under menu in tools or read the manual to find this. Sometimes reset can be accomplished by removing the batteries for several minutes and replacing them.
Next make certain it is not in macro mode and the focus lock is OFF.
Now try center area auto focus and then 1 point auto focus.
Last see if the Manual Focus will work.
If this doesn't solve it I would have to recommend a trip to the shop or call to Canon tech support.
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 30, 2007 2:10 PM
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Shirley,
Do you mind telling me if we fixed your camera or did it need a technician?
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Shirley Ernst (saernst57) 1 pts
December 30, 2007 4:47 PM
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I tried the method Larry suggested but it still will not focus at telephoto distances. Thank you for the suggestions.
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