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08/14/2006 02:05:20 PM · #1 |
The flash on my S1 will not pop up even when I put the camera in manual mode and force the flash "on". Automatic mode in a dark room does not make the flash pop up either. This is something recent as I've not had a problem with this camera in the two years I've owned it.
Canon tech support said to send it in for service and they gave me two options:
(1) Repair it for $89.00 plus shipping of $8.00
(2) Trade it in and upgrade to a refurbished Canon Powershot S2 IS for $199 plus shipping.
Noting the above, I have two questions;
(1) Is there anything I can try to fix my flash?
(2) Given the two above options, which would you choose?
Thanks,
Mike
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08/14/2006 03:36:34 PM · #2 |
upgrade, the S2 has a manual flip-up flash. this way it will never break :)
Originally posted by mrmsudawgs:
The flash on my S1 will not pop up even when I put the camera in manual mode and force the flash "on". Automatic mode in a dark room does not make the flash pop up either. This is something recent as I've not had a problem with this camera in the two years I've owned it.
Canon tech support said to send it in for service and they gave me two options:
(1) Repair it for $89.00 plus shipping of $8.00
(2) Trade it in and upgrade to a refurbished Canon Powershot S2 IS for $199 plus shipping.
Noting the above, I have two questions;
(1) Is there anything I can try to fix my flash?
(2) Given the two above options, which would you choose?
Thanks,
Mike |
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08/14/2006 10:11:38 PM · #3 |
I've come to the same conclusion. I'm only talking $100.00 difference between repair and upgrading to an S2. I'll place the order tomorrow and be done with it.
Thanks
Mike |
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08/14/2006 10:18:23 PM · #4 |
Agreed, upgrade to the S2.
I wasn't even intereste in the S1 due to a few things I didn't like... One of them was the lack of a focus assist lamp on the body. If you do a lot of lower light flash work, you might really appreciate this.
I really like the manual flip up.
The screen is nicer, the IS a higher level, the speed is significantly faster. I think you will really like it. |
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08/23/2006 08:56:23 AM · #5 |
There is a fix at this link, if you can remove a screw it may save you lots of cash. Give it a try......
//www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=34145&forum_id=15 |
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08/23/2006 09:00:55 AM · #6 |
I'm not so sure at this point that upgrading to an S2 IS for 100 bucks is all that bad of an idea... I wouldn't call it saving lots of cash. I think it's a seriously worthwhile upgrade.
There is a significant performance gain in the overall camera, several features, added focus assist lamp, manual flash pop-up, nicer screen, substantially better lens, MUCH better movie mode, faster picture reading/writing, slightly better noise performance, better white balance performance, I think better top shutter speed......
Not to mention a new camera which will likely come with a new warranty and better resale value... |
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08/23/2006 10:49:31 AM · #7 |
I have the same problem with mine. If I tap the top of the flash (after it should have popped up automatically) it pops up. Not ideal, but a satisfactory workaround compared to paying $100
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