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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2005. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S2 IS

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

  • 4 out of 5
"black screen repaired in Australia - for free !"
  • 4 out of 5
"Black LCD Screen while taking pictures"
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Answered Questions for the S2 IS

Q: black screen in S1IS canon camera
A: Bad news on this. Tired on browsing in the Internet, I called Canon costumer support, and after explaining the situation... read more
Q: Another canon sd880 IS vs. sd 990 IS question
A: I think the 880 will be faster, although the cameras are nearly the same. But the performance will be worse... read more
Q: WHAT CAMERA IS BEST FOR TAKING ACTION/SPORTS PICTURE.
A: We get this question a lot and I really woudl have to recommend two possible options. The Sony W100 is... read more

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Open Questions for the 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
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The feature-rich Canon PowerShot S2 IS features a 12x optical zoom and integrated image stabilization. Following on the heels of the popular Canon S1 IS, the S2 offers a number of improvements over its predecessor, including more zoom, higher resolution, and compatibility with Secure Digital memory cards instead of Compact Flash. A 30 frame-per-second... read more

Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 12x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-400
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  • 4.14 out of 5

Average rating based on 780 total reviews: 4.14/5

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  • 4 out of 5
black screen repaired in Australia - for free ! (Hans C. - 3/12/09)

I experienced black screen problems in November 2008 - a year after the warranty had expired. Handed the camera in for warranty repair through the... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Black LCD Screen while taking pictures (TLSmo - 8/4/08)

Love my camera, except the black LCD screen while taking pictures for the last year. After reading reviews on this website, I tried the TV... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Black screen (Christopher Edwards - 3/15/08)

I have had my camera for three years now,it takes great pictures
and videos,a few days ago I tried to use it and the screen... read more

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Canon PowerShot S2 IS News

4/22/05

Announcing the Canon S2 with 12x Zoom

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