Cannon PowerShot Dropped: Blank Screen?

Question

Hi All,

I have a Canon PowerShot S1 IS. I happened to drop it on floor (in my defence, on a soft floor :-)).

Now it does not work anymore. When i switch it on, it shows the blank screen. If I take a photo, it captures the image all blank (black). So basically I can’t take any photos anymore.

Has anybody faced such problem; any remedies? Or is it the same known issue of CCD? http://www.canon-asia.com/index.jsp?fuseaction=image-phenomena_notice

Additional Information: All other functions like erase, etc. do work well and appear properly on the screen. I also can see the Canon logo when I turn on the camera. I guess that means that the LCD display is working properly.

Answer 1

Gravity and water are the leading killers of digital cameras.

R.I.P. Canon PowerShot S1 IS. You can now use it as a paperweight since repairs for damage from abuse aren't covered by the warranty. Repair, at your expense, will likely exceed the cost of a new camera.

You may now begin shopping for your new camera.

Answer 2

i guess the best thing you can do is try sending it to canon to see of it's covered under warranty... don't tell them it was drooped.. :)

Answer 3

sorry
it needs repaired