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Lee Horner (canadadry60) 0 pts

August 13, 2008 4:05 PM

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I have an S2 and I too have a black screen issue.

Does anyone know what the cause of the "BLACK SCREEN" issue is? Is it a part the needs to be replaced? There certainly are alot of people with this issue. Funny that there isn't a recall on the cameras. My son is going to give a recall on his mom for giving him crap for thinking he broke the camera. But, all along it's a glitch. Guess I've got some serious apologizing to my son to do.

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

August 18, 2008 4:55 PM

It may be a stuck shutter issue. he solution is:
1. Move the camera to TV mode(the wheel with AUTO,M,TV,...)
2. Set the exposure time to 15 seconds(15")
3. Take a picture.
4. After 7 seconds remove the batteries and put them back on.
5. Repeat the procedure until it works.

Note: You could also just quickly remove the lid of the baterries and put it back on.Also repeat the above several times until it works.

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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts

October 10, 2008 10:49 PM

Instead of trying anything, DIY style, you may wish to read the following :

a. Posted: Sat Sep 15th, 2007 06:56 am

i had that problem with my S1. I E-Mailed canon on the problem and they fixed it for free even though i had the camera for 3+ years and it was also out of warranty

apparently the problem is very simple to fix but sorry i dont know how

b. Hey Everyone,
First of All, please Don't Panic. The CCD ( sensor ) defect / Black screen of death problem is on the rise. Its becoming a common issue with the S2 IS owners. Send in the Camera with this completed form ( http://consumer.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/dealer/FSC.pdf )

Mailing Address
CANON FACTORY SERVICE CENTER
1440 CHASE AVENUE
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(630) 250-6500

Briefly explain the situation and request for a courtesy repair. Good news is that Canon is repairing the Problem at ZERO Charge.
I'm certain that in the next few months Canon would issue an Advisory for a product recall as in the case of S1 IS.

S2 IS is a beautiful camera and Canon's customer service is fabulous. Hence please don't spread negative stories about Canon.

Regards,

Varun
A Proud S2 IS owner

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