Buying 2nd Hand Canon S2 - Things to check ?

[zellhwang]

Hi all,

anyone can advise on the things to check when buying second hand camera ? Aiming to get a 2nd hand Canon S2.

Tips from users of Canon S2 will be much appreciated. Thanks !

 

[user111]

check if the IS really works

 

[zellhwang]

Pardon me, newbie here, how to check that IS really works ? Put to max zoom and take a shot ?

 

[westwest1]

see whether the image becomes stable when u half press the shutter...

its easier to see this at max zoom..

 

[zellhwang]

Oh .. ok, got it .. thanks!

 

[Zaknafein]

maybe do that IS check at 1/100 or 1/150 shutter?

 

[zellhwang]

Ok thanks ... .Will check that out ...