Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | List Price: $349.99
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 12x optical zoom; 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD display
- Records VGA film at 30 frames per second with stereo sound; includes wind filter and adjustable levels for sound
- MovieSnap feature allows you to capture a 5.0 MP still image while recording a movie; also features digital zoom and manual focus options for movies
- Powered by four AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards
This product has black screen problem [Posted on 2008-04-26]
I have purchased Powershot S2 IS in 2006, at first I was in love with it. It delivers great picture quality. In fact, I like it so much that I bought it another one for my Dad.
However, yesterday when I tried to use this camera, the screen is completely black, I thought I mis-pressed a button, so I tried everything. It seems that everything else is fine, you can still see your previous pictures, change menu options.
So I googled "black screen on Canon Powershot S2 IS" and found a big forum with about 1000 customers complaining the same problem. The S1 IS model had exactly same problem, and canon had recalled it. However, Canon does not admit the same problem existing for S2 model. And usually this problem happened after 1 year, which is after the warranty period. And the estimate for fixing the problem is about $120 plus shipping. Moreover, It appears that the same problem happened for S3 model as well.
I have not used this camera very often, and took a great care of this product. I bought this product mainly because Canon brand, I was very disappointed. So when you buy, please consider this problem.
Dread Black Screen [Posted on 2008-05-15]
You know, until a month ago, I was a life long Canon fan. My little A60 and my S2 both served the purpose for there purchase very well. Now I have an A60 with only lines across the LCD. and a S2 with a black useless screen. The S2 had maybe 700 pics in a year and a half. Yes I'm a casual user, but have I have used Canon products for over 35 years. What a let down! I have two weddings this summer with lots of family attending. Now I must choose another camera and although the Canon S5 looks apealing, how could I possibly purchase another Canon product!! Any Suggestions?
Doesn't work 2 years later [Posted on 2008-05-28]
This camera was great until it stopped working 6 months ago. Mine gets the E18 error message and won't take pictures. Canon will fix it for $150 but the camera itself is only worth $200 new. Even though this is a common problem for canon they refuse to fix it for free. I will NEVER buy a canon again.
Dreaded E18 Error [Posted on 2008-05-30]
After 16 months, my camera stopped working. The lens does not retract and I am getting the E18 error. Canon wants me to pay to repair because I am outside the 12 month warranty period. I am extremely disappointed.
I think the S2 has a serious reliability issue [Posted on 2008-06-03]
I think the S2 has a serious reliability issue
I purchased this camera the Canon S2 from Amazon on April 6, 2006 for $[...]. Upon my recommendation my son-in-law purchased his about 1 month later but from Costco.
We both were amazed at the performance of this camera. It was all that we expected and more.
About 14 months of use I started to have a strange "black screen" at start up. This problem would come and go and at times it would only happen at start up and the camera would perform perfectly for hours of shooting. About two months after my problem started my son -in law's camera also started to exhibit the "exact" same problem He had purchased his camera from Costco.
As time went on it became apparent that a serious flaw in this camera was starting to creep in and after researching this issue I decided to check with Canon. There service department said that they knew of no serious flaw in the S2 and offered to repair it for $127 since it was out of warranty by 8 months.
My son -in-laws cameras also started to go down hill and he also notified Canon and received the same response. Canon's attitude is that this "black screen" problem at start up is just one of those product failures that happen with all brands of cameras. I agreed that since there warranty is for one year that any product that fails after that would not be covered unless there "failure" rate on a particular model is was above industry levels but to have TWO cameras failing at almost the same time with the EXACT same problem is pretty coincidental. Plus research on the net indicates many of these S2's failing with almost the EXACT same issue "black screen" at start up.
Before any one buys the Canon S2 they better research the forums and decide if they want to chance buying this camera. I give it 5 stars for performance and 0 stars for reliability. I am sure that there are many S2's that do not have this problem but I also believe that there is an "abnormally high" fail rate for this camera.
I worked in Aerospace Quality Control for 12 years and it is my guess that the failure rate on this camera is way to high for the price and brand name (Canon). For those of you that have had the same problem tell Amazon & Canon what you feel and maybe down the road there will be a recall.
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