Canon PowerShot S50
Canon PowerShot S50
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Canon PowerShot S50
Editor's Review
The top-ranked Canon PowerShot S50 offers superb image quality and easy-to-use controls. Offering almost all the advanced features and optional manual controls of the G3, yet simple enough for beginners to use, the S50 should appeal to anyone who wants high resolution in a compact package.
Editor's Review
The top-ranked Canon PowerShot S50 offers superb image quality and easy-to-use controls. Offering almost all the advanced features and optional manual controls of the G3, yet simple enough for beginners to use, the S50 should appeal to anyone who wants high resolution in a compact package.
Specifications
- 5.0 megapixels (effective)
- 3x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG and RAW file formats
- ISO range 50-400
- proprietary Lithium-Ion battery
- movie mode with sound
- UPC: 00013803024487
- Release Date: Apr 09, 2003
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Canon PowerShot S50 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
price of canon S50 (Mangesh — 06/06/2010)
what price of model no S50 canon powershot in 2006 and 2007?
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Liam McCabe (06/08/2010)
If it's not listed, it's not for sale anymore. Check eBay.
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Cat (03/28/2010)
I heard a rattling in my Canon S50. When I opened it, two silver pieces fell out. Is there any way for me to find out where these pieces attach?
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by James DeRuvo (03/29/2010)
Send t for repair. You don't want to go hunting around in there And make matters worse.
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no picture (telyn — 03/20/2010)
my canon powershot s50 can't take pictures anymore. What's wrong? All functioning, no problem with camera door. Please help..
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by James DeRuvo (03/23/2010)
Simple fact is, it's just old. Sooner or later electronics will give up the ghost and your S50 has had a real good run. But with only 5MP, you can certainly do better for the money it would take to repair it.
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Kyla (03/11/2010)
How do I get the time and date to print on the pictures?
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by James DeRuvo (03/12/2010)
Getting the date and/or time to appear on your pictures
How can I get the date and/or time to appear on my pictures?
The camera does not imprint the date or time directly on the pictures. However, you are able to print the date and time on the photograph using Zoombrowser EX and PhotoRecord. To set PhotoRecord to print date and time, follow this procedure:
* In Zoombrowser, click File -> Preferences -> Printing.
* Check the boxes next to the item or items you wish to print and click 'OK.'
* Right click on the image you wish to print and select Print -> Layout.
* PhotoRecord will now open the image selected with a caption including the items you selected to print.
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How can I get the date and/or time to appear on my pictures?
The camera does not imprint the date or time directly on the pictures. However, you are able to print the date and time on the photograph using Zoombrowser EX and PhotoRecord. To set PhotoRecord to print date and time, follow this procedure:
* In Zoombrowser, click File -> Preferences -> Printing.
* Check the boxes next to the item or items you wish to print and click 'OK.'
* Right click on the image you wish to print and select Print -> Layout.
* PhotoRecord will now open the image selected with a caption including the items you selected to print.
Flash (Ken — 02/06/2010)
Hello,
I have had my Cannon S50 for a few years now and am now starting to have a problem with flash pictures.
I cannot take an indoor flash picture without it being out of focus.
Can you suggest anything?
Sometimes when I open the lens cover to start the camera the viewfinder shows very dark and if I take a picture it is very out of focus. Other times I start the camera and it looks normal.
Any ideas on why this is happening?
My camera is 5 MP -- now of course they have much higher MP -- will 10 to 12 MP be a drastic difference in picture clarity?
I am thinking of buying a new camera because of these issues .
I am not sure if you can help with this -- if not it would be wonderful if you could direct me to someone who could help.
Thank you very much.
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I have had my Cannon S50 for a few years now and am now starting to have a problem with flash pictures.
I cannot take an indoor flash picture without it being out of focus.
Can you suggest anything?
Sometimes when I open the lens cover to start the camera the viewfinder shows very dark and if I take a picture it is very out of focus. Other times I start the camera and it looks normal.
Any ideas on why this is happening?
My camera is 5 MP -- now of course they have much higher MP -- will 10 to 12 MP be a drastic difference in picture clarity?
I am thinking of buying a new camera because of these issues .
I am not sure if you can help with this -- if not it would be wonderful if you could direct me to someone who could help.
Thank you very much.
by James DeRuvo (02/10/2010)
First, I'd try to reset the camera. Also, check with Canon and download and install any available firmware updates. Also, often with indoor images, if you don't prefocus first, it's very easy for the camera to become confused in low light and focus on the wrong thing. So while you may think the camera is the issue, in reality, it may be just how you're shooting the pictures. Low light is fickle that way. Try placing your subject in the middle and press your shutter half way. Recompose the picture and press the shutter the rest of the way. Also, read up on the accuracy of the flash at distance. Flash's in point and shoots are only designed for small groups and portraits. Too close and the low light affects the focus, too far and the flash dissipates and the image is underexposed.
As for the higher MP, it'll only help at image sizes larger than 8x10. Smaller than that and you won't really see a difference.
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As for the higher MP, it'll only help at image sizes larger than 8x10. Smaller than that and you won't really see a difference.
Automatic Fixed Interval shooting with Canon S50 (eddieUncle — 01/17/2009)
Once i tried the Automatic Fixed Interval shooting with Canon S50. I liked the results.
Somehow, I have somehow forgotten how that was done
can someone tell me how that is done?
Regards
Eddie
Canada
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Somehow, I have somehow forgotten how that was done
can someone tell me how that is done?
Regards
Eddie
Canada
by James DeRuvo (01/27/2009)
Select INTERVALOMETER from the [camera icon] (rec.) Menu.
Select and interval time using the < or > on the multicontroller.
Press v on the multicontroller.
Select teh number of shots using < or > on the multicontroller.
Press SET.
(pg 96 of the manual)_
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Select and interval time using the < or > on the multicontroller.
Press v on the multicontroller.
Select teh number of shots using < or > on the multicontroller.
Press SET.
(pg 96 of the manual)_
When i take a picture, the flash does not go off. All my pictures are black.What pas failed, and is it cheaper to buy a new camera. (bpederndern — 01/23/2008)
The camera lens appeared dark before this started happening. i thought it was a low battery. After charging up the battery, it seemed to improve, but the flash does not go off, and all pictures appear black unless i take a picture of a lightbulb or something bright.
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by James DeRuvo (01/25/2008)
First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.
Another tip is to go to Canon's website ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
But considering that this camera is 5 years old, it's reaching the end of it's operational life, unfortunately, and a repair would cost more than the camera is worth. Time to start looking for a new camera, David!
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Another tip is to go to Canon's website ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
But considering that this camera is 5 years old, it's reaching the end of it's operational life, unfortunately, and a repair would cost more than the camera is worth. Time to start looking for a new camera, David!
Replacing the door on the Canon PowerShot S50? (HannahB — 11/15/2007)
Did Erik (or anyone) ever send instructions on how to replace the door on the Canon PowerShot S50? I have the same problem and Canon wants $150 to repair it and states that the camera has to be taken completely apart.....YEAH RIGHT! Looks fairly simple if you remove the brace for the handle??? Just want some input before I tackle this job.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
by James DeRuvo (11/15/2007)
Is it really that big a deal? With the age of the camera, it would seem to me that you're ready for a newer and upgraded model with higher MP. Then you could use this one as a backup camera. Replace the door with a piece of ducttape painted black and don't bother with it.
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HannahB (11/15/2007)
YES, it is that big of a deal! The camera may be an old one but it is in MINT condition other than the door. Apparently this is a defect in the design and Canon hasn't acknowledged it or other consumers aren't complaining LOUD enough. Canon did offer an upgrade/exchange for $200 on a REFURBISHED '06 SD900 10 mp with a 3x zoom. My S50 is a 5 mp with a 12X zoom and works perfectly. Thanks for the advice though.
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by James DeRuvo (11/16/2007)
Well, since the S50 is pushing 4 years old, getting a refurb'd SD900 with a warranty for $200 sounds like a timely bargain.
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Larry (12/20/2007)
If you like your S50 and it works great otherwise, I would suggest taking it in to a local camera repair shop and getting some advice on your options. Also, a guy named darntoothysam sells parts on eBay. The problem with door replacements is that I haven't been able to find any instructions to do it despite being able to get replacement parts. Good luck and I hope you can keep your camera going. I kept my Minolta F100 going after the battery door latch broke by using an angle bracket from Home Depot! Unfortunately, it required placing a bolt in the tripod mount so I couldn't put it on the tripod any more. I finally bought a Canon G9 and like it very much.
Larry
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Larry
Lens will not retract and S18 appears in my display window. What does that mean? (AristideL — 09/29/2007)
The Camera User Guide has no listing for a "List of Messages" to define what "S18" means.
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by James DeRuvo (10/01/2007)
Ah yes, the dreaded e18 error. There's an entire website ( e18error.com/ ) devoted to this. In a nutshell, Canon E18 error happens when the lens gets stuck while trying to extend. The camera will beep a few times and the LCD will display a little E18 in the lower-left corner. The lens gets stuck in the extended position, and refuses to move either to focus the lens or to retract when powered off.
If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do have Canon should fix it.
If your camera is out of warranty, or if Canon refuses to repair it for free, the one thing you can try is to If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.
Be advised, however, that if it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
I know you wrote S18, but I believe it's a similar error.
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If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do have Canon should fix it.
If your camera is out of warranty, or if Canon refuses to repair it for free, the one thing you can try is to If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.
Be advised, however, that if it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
I know you wrote S18, but I believe it's a similar error.
AristideL (10/01/2007)
Thanks for your help. It's just as I feared: programmed obsolesence ... America's major accomplishment of the 20th Century. I need the camera for a trip I'm taking this week; so I guess I will just run over to Costco and buy something cheap. Thanks again.
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MY POWERSHOT S50 NOT POWERING UP. (BK944 — 04/25/2007)
MY CANON POWERSHOT S50 JUST STOPPED WORKING! I HAVE INSTALLED A BRAND NEW BATTERY PACK, AND STILL NOTHING.
ANY SUGESTIONS?
I WAS TOLD THERE MAYBE ANOTHER SMALL BATTERY SOMEWHERE IN THE CAMERA, BUT I CANT FIND IT.
HELP!!
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ANY SUGESTIONS?
I WAS TOLD THERE MAYBE ANOTHER SMALL BATTERY SOMEWHERE IN THE CAMERA, BUT I CANT FIND IT.
HELP!!
by James DeRuvo (04/25/2007)
According to Canon, this indicates that your camera may need servicing. Absent that, you may have an underpowered/defective battery pack.
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when i open the lens door the lens comes out then back in and i can't close the lens door, Also there's this weird beeping sound. Then colorful lines (dorkyazn — 04/02/2007)
when i open the lens door the lens comes out then back in and i can't close the lens door, Also there's this weird beeping sound. Then colorful lines appear on my screen
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Joe (04/03/2007)
Sadly it sounds like you have electronic issues. There could be something caught by the lens. But the color lines usually mean transmission error or dirty sensor. The fact that you having so many errors leads me to believe that the whole camera might be failing. It is long in the tooth as well. Might not even be worth getting repaired. I would suggest taking it to a camera shop, getting an estimate and if it is a sizable amount then just get a new camera.
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by James DeRuvo (08/27/2007)
The problem is the age of the camera. If it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
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weird exploding sound, what is it. (jkarla09 — 03/02/2007)
well, i set my camera down beside me on the couch and it flashed and i wasn't even touching it. there was an exploding sound while the camera flashed and i don't know but maybe something in the camera needs to be replaced? the power won't come on. it won't take pictures. it won't show me pictures previously taken and it won't work even if i connect it to the computer. please help. thanks!
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Rich Watson (03/02/2007)
Did you look at the batteries?
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jkarla09 (03/02/2007)
yupp. i even recharged the batteries to make sure. still nothin.
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Rich Watson (03/03/2007)
I guess you get the prize for THE MOST UNUSUAL CAMERA FAILURE OF THE MONTH. That probably doesn't make you feel any better. I have no ideas why this happened. I suppose the camera is out of warranty, since the camera description at the top of the page says "NOTE: this product was first sold 47 months ago. There may be newer versions available."
You could take it to a repair shop, but...to look at it might be $35-50 minimum. And then pile on repair$$.
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You could take it to a repair shop, but...to look at it might be $35-50 minimum. And then pile on repair$$.
jkarla09 (03/03/2007)
yeah. thanks anyway. =) i appreciate it.
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my lens cover is not working properly- does not trigger the camera to close or open (llajlajoa — 02/05/2007)
I have to take battery in and out to activate the camera. I just wondered if it was a common problem before I check on repair costs.
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Andrew Skinner (02/05/2007)
Jane,
You might have a charge issue on the battery. Is it fully charged? If so, it sounds like an issue with the camera. Because it is an older model, it may not be under warranty anymore. Before you let them repair it, ask for a price quote. It may be less expensive to buy a new camera with a warranty. Good luck.
Andrew
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You might have a charge issue on the battery. Is it fully charged? If so, it sounds like an issue with the camera. Because it is an older model, it may not be under warranty anymore. Before you let them repair it, ask for a price quote. It may be less expensive to buy a new camera with a warranty. Good luck.
Andrew
Erik (03/14/2007)
The cover activates a micro switch which turns the camera on. There is also a Litheum battery in the micro switch. I would say either the door is broke somehow to where it is not activating the switch, or maybe just the battery is dead. None of these parts are expensive, so a repair could be resonable. The door by itself from Canon (no Labor) was about $30 shipped to my door.
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llajlajoa (03/14/2007)
I will try that-- is it hard to find the micro battery? Did you remove the door or do I need to take it to a shop? The camera still works great so I hate to junk it-- I really hope your suggestion works- thanks
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Erik (03/14/2007)
You have to remove the entire case from the camera. The battery is behind the door, but you can only get to it from the inside of the case. If I was to do it again, I would take it to a shop. The parts aren't that much and it would be well worth it to pay for an hour of their time to have it done right without the stress or hassle.
I also did a search for a service manual for this camera and found an online parts manual that shows all of the parts in an exploded view. Definitely required if you try to repair it yourself.
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I also did a search for a service manual for this camera and found an online parts manual that shows all of the parts in an exploded view. Definitely required if you try to repair it yourself.
llajlajoa (03/14/2007)
Thanks again. I will opt for the camera shop but at least I will have an idea of what the problem may be. I had already contacted Canon and didn't really get much other than trade it in for a newer one.
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HOW TO LOWER CYCLE TIME (JENALEX55 — 12/26/2006)
IF ONE HAS A CANON SUPERSHOT S50 (OR ANY CAMERA FOR THAT MATTER), HOW DOES ONE LOWER THE CYCLE TIME...WHEN SHOOTING YOUNG BABIES WHO ARE NOT STANDING STILL?
ALSO, WHAT IS THE BEST CURRENT CAMERA (EXCLUDING D-SLR'S) THAT ACCOMPLISHES THIS?
THANK YOU!!
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ALSO, WHAT IS THE BEST CURRENT CAMERA (EXCLUDING D-SLR'S) THAT ACCOMPLISHES THIS?
THANK YOU!!
Ben Keough (12/27/2006)
Hi,
Are you talking about the recovery time between shots, or about the time it takes the camera to shoot after you press the shutter release (shutter lag)?
If you're talking about shutter lag, the best thing you can do to get a faster response time is to pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter release.
If you're talking about recovery time, there's not really much you can do about this except to shoot without flash. You can also use the S50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )'s continuous drive mode, which will shoot pictures at a rate of 1.5 to 2.0fps (frames per second) for up to 8 shots, as long as you're holding down the shutter button.
Hope this helps!
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Are you talking about the recovery time between shots, or about the time it takes the camera to shoot after you press the shutter release (shutter lag)?
If you're talking about shutter lag, the best thing you can do to get a faster response time is to pre-focus by half-pressing the shutter release.
If you're talking about recovery time, there's not really much you can do about this except to shoot without flash. You can also use the S50 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )'s continuous drive mode, which will shoot pictures at a rate of 1.5 to 2.0fps (frames per second) for up to 8 shots, as long as you're holding down the shutter button.
Hope this helps!
The camera door is breaking where can i fix it? And the delay when taking pictures is to long. you miss the shot. Battery won't stay charged either (Lucille — 10/31/2006)
The camera door is breaking due to having to open and close it so often for the lens to come out.
The battery does not keep a charge.
All my pictues have red eyes.
There is such a delay on the button when you take a pictuer is that a setting? The camera does take beautiful pictures. But it is not reliable.
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The battery does not keep a charge.
All my pictues have red eyes.
There is such a delay on the button when you take a pictuer is that a setting? The camera does take beautiful pictures. But it is not reliable.
by James DeRuvo (11/01/2006)
Repairing the camera door would probably cost more than the camera is worth to fix. Rule of thumb being if it costs north of 50% of what you paid to fix, you should use apply that money towards a new camera. Additionally, as this model is more than two years old, the battery charge issue isn't surprising.
Most newer cameras have red eye faetures. They're also much faster.
With all this, I'm thinking it's high time you bought a new camera.
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Most newer cameras have red eye faetures. They're also much faster.
With all this, I'm thinking it's high time you bought a new camera.
Lucille (12/07/2006)
Thank you for your reply. I was trying to get some more use out of it. When I bought it the price was high.
It gave me problems with the software crashing my Dell also. I was never happy with this camera.
Guess I'll start shopping for a new one.
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It gave me problems with the software crashing my Dell also. I was never happy with this camera.
Guess I'll start shopping for a new one.
by James DeRuvo (12/07/2006)
Not so fast. Go ahead and take it in for an estimate to repair. That doesn't usually cost anything and if it does, they'll usually deduct it from the repair cost at the end.
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Lucille (12/08/2006)
Thanks, I may do that.
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Randy (12/27/2006)
Lucille-
I have the same problem with my door. Did you find someone to fix it and how much did it cost?
Randy
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I have the same problem with my door. Did you find someone to fix it and how much did it cost?
Randy
Lucille (12/27/2006)
Randy,
No, I don't know where to bring it. I don't think I want to put any money into repairing the camera.
Lucille
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No, I don't know where to bring it. I don't think I want to put any money into repairing the camera.
Lucille
by James DeRuvo (12/27/2006)
Randy, just about any mainstream camera store will handle it, and definitely a "mom and pop" operation. You could also try Best Buy. Your mileage may vary on it. Best idea would be to contact Canon directly and ask them where the nearest authorized service center is. They may even be able to give you an estimate online/email/over the phone.
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Millerfish (01/21/2007)
Did anyone have the lens cover fixed? What did it cost? I have the same problem that cover seemed cheep from the get go! My cover will still somewhat open and close but will not turn the camera on or off. The camera will turn on when you press the shutter button. Is there a way to turn the camera off without waiting for the auto power down?
Thanks
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Thanks
Jimbo (02/13/2007)
I have had a Canon S50 since August 2003, and it has worked great. My original battery is fine, though I recently bought one of the newer ones so that I could have two (I did have a non-Canon battery but it died last Fall, after about 3 years of use). This past weekend, the sliding cover/door over the lens got stuck open, but it would move enough to turn the camera on and off (extend and retract the lens). I was just fooling with it, and now I managed to get it to close by applying the right pressure inward while sliding it, but it is now making noise when I slide it back and forth. I might take it to a shop for an opinion. I would hate to give this camera up (esp. with the new battery). This camera has served me well for the more than 4200 pictures I have taken with it.
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candy (02/17/2007)
I have had my Canon S50 for over a year and like it a lot. The lens cover will not close and the lens would not extend and retract. The battery is charged but I cannot close the lens cover nor can i open it enough to have the lens come out. I looked for dirt but found none. I tried to slide it back and forth applying pressure but nothing seems to work.
Any suggestions?
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Any suggestions?
Erik (03/14/2007)
The door of my S50 got hung up also. Being the brave soul that I am, I took the camera apart and found that 1 of the 2 small plastic gears that the door moves on was broken (sounds like what is happening to most of the people on this post). I won't say it was easy to take the camera apart, but it wasn't terribly hard either. A new door from Canon shipped to my house was around $30-$32.
I have had great sucess with my Canon.
P.S. - If any one is giving up on their S50, I might be interested in it to keep a spare for parts.
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I have had great sucess with my Canon.
P.S. - If any one is giving up on their S50, I might be interested in it to keep a spare for parts.
how did you get the door off? (conrad — 03/30/2011)
I would appreciate receiving instructions on how to get that door off, could not find a way to do it, I am afraid to make things worse.
please reply to: labtech@libero.it
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please reply to: labtech@libero.it
by James DeRuvo (03/14/2007)
Great input, Erik. I bet other scan find "parts" models on eBay as well. If you have a chance, perhaps a tutorial on how to repair the door? Since you have the experience, I mean.
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John (05/20/2007)
Erik,
Where did you find the parts manual you mentioned on another discussion?
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Where did you find the parts manual you mentioned on another discussion?
HannahB (11/15/2007)
by James DeRuvo
Did Erik ever send a tutorial on how to repair the door on the Canon PowerShot S50? I have the same problem and I am a do-it-yourself person too....any insight on how to replace the door would be appreciated.
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Did Erik ever send a tutorial on how to repair the door on the Canon PowerShot S50? I have the same problem and I am a do-it-yourself person too....any insight on how to replace the door would be appreciated.
Jake (12/02/2007)
Anyone who is interested, the tutorial how to fix the problem can be found here:
photography-on-the.net/foru...
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photography-on-the.net/foru...
book on how to operate a s50 canon power shot digital canmera (Joyce — 10/13/2006)
I need to purchase a booklet for my camera. Owners manual booklet.
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Brenda Paro (10/13/2006)
Hi Joyce,
You don't need to purchase it- you can download it for free from Canon! Go to the link below and choose your camera from the dropdown menus, then choose Product/ Software manuals. You'll need Adobe Reader for the PDF files but you can print the entire manual from there.
Hope that helps!
usa.canon.com/consumer/cont...
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You don't need to purchase it- you can download it for free from Canon! Go to the link below and choose your camera from the dropdown menus, then choose Product/ Software manuals. You'll need Adobe Reader for the PDF files but you can print the entire manual from there.
Hope that helps!
usa.canon.com/consumer/cont...
Joyce (10/15/2006)
Thanks so much for your help. :)
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THe camera wont recognize that the lens cover is open. What should I do to fix it? (Max — 10/06/2006)
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Brenda Paro (10/07/2006)
Hi Max,
Can you tell us exactly what the camera is doing? Are you getting an error message, a black screen, etc?
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Can you tell us exactly what the camera is doing? Are you getting an error message, a black screen, etc?
Glen (10/22/2006)
The cover has a switch mounted on the back side to sense the position.
You might look for a small object or some dirt in the cover. Your goal is to try to open the cover just a little further. Good Luck !
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You might look for a small object or some dirt in the cover. Your goal is to try to open the cover just a little further. Good Luck !
Ben Keough (11/30/2006)
Hi, I noticed that you haven't marked any replies as the "best answer." Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on digitalcamera-hq.com so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!
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is there anyway at all to get a new s50? i need to replace a friends one that i broke! urgent! i know they have been discontinued but definately need a new one asap! (Sarah — 09/27/2006)
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Re: is there anyway at all to get a new s50? i need to replace a friends on (camera? — 09/29/2006)
If you look at this page ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), you'll see an offer for the S50 from "Cameras for Less." They seem to still have it in stock.
Hope this helps!
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Hope this helps!
Jan (04/18/2007)
my s50 is not working..it shows e18 when i turn it on any help would be great
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Canon PowerShot S50 Reviews
Canon PowerShot S50 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 5.0 out of 5
I think I got a GREAT camera!
(Jennifer Malone — 03/03/2007)
I got this camera, my first 'real' digital camera right before our first Int'l trip. I was extremely pleased with the quality of the pictures. Many times I have wondered if someone 'accidentally' put a higher quality camera inside because my pics are VERY OFTEN a higher quality than others that have paid MUCH more than I did and also have a much higher megapixel. I do see a lag time occasionally if lighting isn't right but I will take that anyday for the HIGH quality pics I have gotten.
I have tried very hard to not be ROUGH on this one like I used to be on regular cameras. I have only dropped it once and keep it covered and in a very cushioned case. I want to keep this one as long as I can!
I am VERY happy! I even got to take it back to Italy & Greece, has made WONDERFUL lasting memories.
- 1.0 out of 5
S50
(tony — 09/28/2006)
Pure JUNK. Took great pictures then it went bad. Got a replacement one and it too went bad, the s50 no longer took pics but was able to show the one it had taken. The screen went blank so thats all she wrote,
canon wanted 250.00 to fix their crappie camera so i bought a Nikon coolpix with the money. Do'nt buy it new or used (refurbished)....
- 2.0 out of 5
Good pictures but reliability bad
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
I use the S50 mostly for work in Bangladesh and have had to have the DC to DC converter go bad while under warranty and almost a year ago it started to act like it is doing the same thing. The battery warning comes on and then the camera shuts down after the voltage reaches 7.6 to 7.8 volts. All the labeling on the camera long ago disappeared. Sent the camera back for repair a year ago and Canon wanted $120 to look at it and the repair on top of that. Works good for if you don't use it a lot
- 1.0 out of 5
second piece of crap from canon
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
I got a "refurbished" model from canon after my first camera, the S45, crapped out on me. I paid $250 to upgrade to this camera (because I was one month past the 1 year warranty, they made me pay to fix their poor quality). Well now the S50 crapped out on me 11 months later. Basically two canon cameras both died on average one year after purchase. Don't waste your money. Pictures and features are great, but durability and reliability get a big fat "F". I learned my lesson and switched to a Sony.
- 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous Camera
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
I have owned this camera for over a year, and I have to tell you that I have learned to appreciate the quality of Canon. This is by far the sturdiest camera I have ever owned. I have dropped this camera more than once from various distances (butterfingers), as the case will attest, and I have NEVER had a bad picture yet! My husband and I are currently shopping for another Canon. I am naturally drawn to the S70 for the same reasons that I bought the S50 - Size, quality, & features. You will NOT be disappointed with this camera.
- 4.0 out of 5
Great Camera in a Small Package
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
I have used the Canon PowerShot S50 since June, 2004 and have found it overall better than many cameras in its price range. The Canon S50 is a great little camera that is well designed and very well built. It was made to use and to bring both satisfaction and pride to the photographer. At 5MP, it takes photos that can be favorably compared to film cameras by the ordinary photographer who is interested in "capturing the moment" for family and friends. There are two drawbacks: the dedicated battery has an inherently short life (additional batteries are expensive, around $70.00) and no filters are available. This makes the camera most unsatisfactory when a polarizing filter is needed for a shot. Apart from these two drawbacks, I am pleased with the camera and its performance.
- 5.0 out of 5
Great camera with all the features and superior picture quality at a good price
(anonymous — 07/18/2006)
There is nothing this camera can't do. All the features and optics of the more expense SLR models at lower price. I also would suggest using a high speed 20x or higher scan disc to reduce down load time between pictures when it is necessary to take several pictures in rapid succession.
