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Mango · 03-21-2008, 11:37 PM

Canon is located in town, over by the Calgary Sun building (2828 16 Street NE). If it is no longer under warranty, I suggest Alta Camera Service.

Iggypop - it sounds like you have lens error. Unfortunately, that's something you'll have to get repaired. Does it say anything on the screen when you power up? (eg. E error?)

Camera repair costs are through the roof. It's generally not the parts, but the labour. Most bills come out to around $100. With cameras dropping in price, it's not worth repairing. You can take that $100 and invest it into something new that has the latest technology. Some of Canon's new line has been announced. For something similar to yours, I'd look at the SD1100 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...non_sd1100.asp). They should be available in Canada shortly. In addition, it runs on a NB4L battery; if I'm not mistaken, your camera runs on that batter.

Claeren - I remember that a lot of the S1 cameras were prone to that problem back in the day. I believe it was circut issue. Have you tried using the viewfinder to take any photos? Turn the screen off and try just using the viewfinder.

03-21-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
Mango Marshmallow Maiden Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	Canon is located in town, over by the Calgary Sun building (2828 16 Street NE). If it is no longer under warranty, I suggest Alta Camera Service. Iggypop - it sounds like you have lens error. Unfortunately, that's something you'll have to get repaired. Does it say anything on the screen when you power up? (eg. E error?) Camera repair costs are through the roof. It's generally not the parts, but the labour. Most bills come out to around $100. With cameras dropping in price, it's not worth repairing. You can take that $100 and invest it into something new that has the latest technology. Some of Canon's new line has been announced. For something similar to yours, I'd look at the SD1100 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...non_sd1100.asp). They should be available in Canada shortly. In addition, it runs on a NB4L battery; if I'm not mistaken, your camera runs on that batter. Claeren - I remember that a lot of the S1 cameras were prone to that problem back in the day. I believe it was circut issue. Have you tried using the viewfinder to take any photos? Turn the screen off and try just using the viewfinder.