Fuji S2 went "black"

chris wong · 29th February 2008

Hi all.....

I have a fuji S2 Pro,and what happen last week when i took a pic fr it.The image was "black",any idea what happen??I check the CF card that i use with my friends DSLR,it work fine on his DSLR.So i think its my S2 problem.

I also try it out with other lens,came out the same (a black image).The "black image" have a file size about 2mb..

Could the ccd be "bbq-ed" or short out?any of you guys out there came across this problem?

photobum · 29th February 2008

Originally Posted by chris wong

Hi all.....

I have a fuji S2 Pro,and what happen last week when i took a pic fr it.The image was "black",any idea what happen??I check the CF card that i use with my friends DSLR,it work fine on his DSLR.So i think its my S2 problem.

I also try it out with other lens,came out the same (a black image).The "black image" have a file size about 2mb..

Could the ccd be "bbq-ed" or short out?any of you guys out there came across this problem?

You should call Fuji Service Centre about it. The number to call is 6380-5557 (Monday-Friday 9am to 7pm).

Cactus jACK · 29th February 2008

there are a few old threads on this issue, although they have not come up recently... probably as many have moved on to other newer models...

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94556

germ_boi · 29th February 2008

someone i know complained about his S2 being spoilt and all when he saw black photos after a shoot. (ranted abt the cf card being spoilt)

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anyway it turned out that he left it at M at high shutter speed and low aperture. So just check that out.

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Otherwise head to Fuji to have it changed. Not cheap though. should be in the excess of $500.

chris wong · 3rd March 2008

Thanks alot guy for your tips...

yowch · 4th March 2008

Very likely sensor death. Send to Fuji, be nice to the people, speak like a gentleman and you'll probably get it repaired for almost free.

Happens to S2pro, My S2po is on it's 3rd sensor now. 1st sensor lasted 20k shots or so, 2nd 10k shots.

I was told by Fuji to keep the heat low on the sensor, so don't leave it in your car, use the 15 seconds sleep and shut it off when not used.

chris wong · 7th March 2008

Thanks for the tip "yowch"....

I think its going to be stressfull to bring my S2 out in open,esp when in the open sun.Sent my S2 for check up already..I think by next week should have some reply from fuji.

29th February 2008	#1
chris wong Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68	Fuji S2 went "black" Hi all..... I have a fuji S2 Pro,and what happen last week when i took a pic fr it.The image was "black",any idea what happen??I check the CF card that i use with my friends DSLR,it work fine on his DSLR.So i think its my S2 problem. I also try it out with other lens,came out the same (a black image).The "black image" have a file size about 2mb.. Could the ccd be "bbq-ed" or short out?any of you guys out there came across this problem?

29th February 2008	#3
Cactus jACK Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore (Kallang) Posts: 2,083	Re: Fuji S2 went "black" there are a few old threads on this issue, although they have not come up recently... probably as many have moved on to other newer models... http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94556

29th February 2008	#4
germ_boi Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sedna, Orion Stars Posts: 860	Re: Fuji S2 went "black" someone i know complained about his S2 being spoilt and all when he saw black photos after a shoot. (ranted abt the cf card being spoilt) . anyway it turned out that he left it at M at high shutter speed and low aperture. So just check that out. . Otherwise head to Fuji to have it changed. Not cheap though. should be in the excess of $500. __________________ Improve your presentation with simple techniques. Really?

3rd March 2008	#5
chris wong Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68	Re: Fuji S2 went "black" Thanks alot guy for your tips...

4th March 2008	#6
yowch Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore, Redhill Posts: 1,063	Re: Fuji S2 went "black" Very likely sensor death. Send to Fuji, be nice to the people, speak like a gentleman and you'll probably get it repaired for almost free. Happens to S2pro, My S2po is on it's 3rd sensor now. 1st sensor lasted 20k shots or so, 2nd 10k shots. I was told by Fuji to keep the heat low on the sensor, so don't leave it in your car, use the 15 seconds sleep and shut it off when not used.

7th March 2008	#7
chris wong Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68	Re: Fuji S2 went "black" Thanks for the tip "yowch".... I think its going to be stressfull to bring my S2 out in open,esp when in the open sun.Sent my S2 for check up already..I think by next week should have some reply from fuji.