Canon PowerShot S500
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The Canon PowerShot S500 is the first of the Digital Elph cameras to offer 5-megapixel resolution. Announced at the 2004 Photo Marketing Association show in Las Vegas, the Canon 500 is one of seven new PowerShot cameras announced by Canon in early February. While the S500 offers higher resolution than the other Elph cameras, it features the same compact body, creating an outstanding combination of power and size.
Specifications
- 5.0 megapixels (effective)
- 3x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom
- autofocus only
- program exposure only
- JPEG file format
- ISO range 50-400
- proprietary Lithium-Ion battery
- movie mode with sound
Canon PowerShot S500 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
black and white (anonymous — 10/03/2006)
can this camera take pictures in black and white?
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camera? (10/04/2006)
Yes, the Canon S500 has an in-camera Black and White mode setting.
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barttery charger (anonymous — 10/09/2006)
were do i buy a barttery charger
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Joe (10/10/2006)
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how do i change shutter speed .. and capture the best qualities in my camera? ... (for formal events and such) (JuLee — 10/30/2006)
i want to take professional or semipro pictures with this camera.. i need ideas please!
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Joe (11/11/2006)
Hi, I noticed that your question hasn't been responded to yet. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on www.DigitalCamera-HQ.com ( 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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akeck (03/25/2008)
The closest to adjusting the shutter speed I have been able to get is by going into the Rec. Menu and choosing the night shooting mode. Then using the arrow buttons to select and then press the menu button to return to the shooting screen. Use the arrow buttons to choose an exposure setting. The lower the value the darker the image, the heigher the value the lighter the image. Ie: Lighter image equals slower shutter speed and darker image equals shorter shutter speed. Hope this helps.
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camera quit working (norman62 — 11/05/2006)
cameral quit working. Changed battery but still no power. Camera will not turn on.
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Andrew Skinner (11/05/2006)
Norman,
This may be a connector issue within the camera itself. You might try contacting Canon ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) for support. Your camera looks to be over 2 years old, and won't be covered by your warranty. This could be a costly repair. Before you sign up to it, it may end up being less expensive to purchase a new camera.
Andrew
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This may be a connector issue within the camera itself. You might try contacting Canon ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) for support. Your camera looks to be over 2 years old, and won't be covered by your warranty. This could be a costly repair. Before you sign up to it, it may end up being less expensive to purchase a new camera.
Andrew
mike (03/04/2010)
Can you elaborate on which connector? I found the 1.6 amp fuse and will be replacing that, I tested the motor for the lens and it works good. I have the whole thing apart now. Don't worry I am grounded for static discharge. Thanks for any help you may give.
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I NEED AN OPERATORS MANUAL FOR A SONY DSC S500 CAMERA (ELVIN — 12/26/2006)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC S500 OPERATORS MANUAL
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Ben Keough (12/27/2006)
Hi Elvin,
You can get the S500 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )'s manual here ( esupport.sony.com/US/perl/m... ).
Good luck!
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You can get the S500 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )'s manual here ( esupport.sony.com/US/perl/m... ).
Good luck!
My Pictures are pink and bleeding like? (bird33 — 09/09/2007)
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by James DeRuvo (09/10/2007)
Well, you could try resetting the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset," or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. After which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings. Another tip is to go to the camera's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
But the real issue is that your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD chip. Check out this service advisory ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) from Canon regarding it.
Malfunction:
It has been confirmed that the connecting parts of the internal wiring of the CCD used in affected products may become disconnected, especially if the affected products are stored or used in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. If this occurs, the signal is not output from the CCD normally in Shooting Mode, which may cause a distorted image or the absence of an image. This malfunction can be confirmed on the LCD monitor screen during shooting. The same malfunction also appears on the recorded image.
Canon's Response:
Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, the products listed above exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunction if Canon determines that the malfunction is caused by the CCD image sensor. Canon will also cover the cost of shipping and handling in connection with this repair.
So the good news is that Canon will fix it for FREE:
U.S. residents are kindly directed to contact the Canon Customer Support Center for further assistance at 1-800-828-4040. Support hours are Monday thru Friday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight; and Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (all times EST). Alternatively, if electronic support is preferred, please send your email to carecenter@cits.canon.com
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But the real issue is that your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD chip. Check out this service advisory ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) from Canon regarding it.
Malfunction:
It has been confirmed that the connecting parts of the internal wiring of the CCD used in affected products may become disconnected, especially if the affected products are stored or used in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. If this occurs, the signal is not output from the CCD normally in Shooting Mode, which may cause a distorted image or the absence of an image. This malfunction can be confirmed on the LCD monitor screen during shooting. The same malfunction also appears on the recorded image.
Canon's Response:
Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, the products listed above exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunction if Canon determines that the malfunction is caused by the CCD image sensor. Canon will also cover the cost of shipping and handling in connection with this repair.
So the good news is that Canon will fix it for FREE:
U.S. residents are kindly directed to contact the Canon Customer Support Center for further assistance at 1-800-828-4040. Support hours are Monday thru Friday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight; and Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (all times EST). Alternatively, if electronic support is preferred, please send your email to carecenter@cits.canon.com
t00nz (12/15/2007)
Know this post is old, but this may be of help to others who have this problem. James was right, this sounds like a defective CCD imager. If so, Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info. The first link gives other people's experience and tips in submitting their cameras for repair under the advisory:
camerarepair.blogspot.com/2...
usa.canon.com/consumer/cont...
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 200a/300a/400/450/500
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camerarepair.blogspot.com/2...
usa.canon.com/consumer/cont...
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 200a/300a/400/450/500
the flash smokes when a photo is taken? (akeck — 03/24/2008)
After the camera auto focus stops and the photo is taken a visable cloud of smoke flotes out of the camera holes above the flash.
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by James DeRuvo (03/24/2008)
You have an electrical connection that it burning ... and I bet you can smell it as well. You can send it in for repair, but considering the age of the camera and the fact that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180, 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.
If it shoots just fine without the flash, you could just use it as a backup camera and just go out and buy a new one.
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If it shoots just fine without the flash, you could just use it as a backup camera and just go out and buy a new one.
akeck (03/25/2008)
Thanks a bunch. I knew it wasn't good, but you never know. Unfortunately the flash is a must for our needs, so I guess I'll be camera shopping!! Thanks again.
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Flash option (Jodi Hendrickson — 01/17/2010)
How can I manually shut the flash off so that I can take a picture without it? My email is jhend3080@yahoo.com Thanks!
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Brenda Paro (01/30/2010)
Hi Jodi, it's super easy. On the back of the camera is a little button with a lightning bolt next to it. Press it and the flash options will come up. One of them shows just a lightning bolt: that is Flash On. The lightning bolt with an A next to it means Auto Flash (the camera fires it when it thinks it needs it). And the third option should be a lightning bolt with a slash through it - that is flash Off. Use the right/ left arrow keys to choose the one you want.
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joseph bremaco (04/08/2010)
the memory card will not seat properly. I must push hard so I can close door and it doesn't work.
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by James DeRuvo (04/09/2010)
It's possible that you may have pulled one of the pins outward, which is causing the card not to seat properly. It doesn't always happen, but it can. You'll probably need to have it repaired. Is it still under warranty?
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Help white pictures (Pat Newton — 05/05/2010)
were using and all of a sudden, the pictures that we are taking are really distorted and white looking with white lines through the picture, if \you look at the pic while you are taking it is the right color and then switch to look at the pic you just took and it is white with lines am i on the wrong setting
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by James DeRuvo (05/06/2010)
It's got a failed CCD, chances are. But the good news is that because a handful of Canon cameras from that time had defective CCD chips, Canon will probably repair or replace it for free. Contact Tech Support at canonusa.com
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betty (06/26/2010)
I need to reset my camera! How?
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by James DeRuvo (06/26/2010)
Resetting the Settings to Default
You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default except for [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System].
1. Turn on the camera.
The mode dial can be turned to any setting.
2. Press and hold the <MENU> button for longer than 5 seconds.
The message Reset settings to default? appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Select [OK] using the and buttons, then press the <SET> button.
* The screen below appears while resetting. The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete.
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* To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK].
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You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to default except for [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System].
1. Turn on the camera.
The mode dial can be turned to any setting.
2. Press and hold the <MENU> button for longer than 5 seconds.
The message Reset settings to default? appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Select [OK] using the and buttons, then press the <SET> button.
* The screen below appears while resetting. The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete.
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* To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK].
