Viewfinder - S2

[sandrast]

I am experimenting with a Power Shot S2 IS. When looking through the viewfinder it is as if there is a mesh screen (somewhat like a window screen).

Is this what the rest of you see, or have I hit a button by mistake?

[RossW]

The viewfinder is actually an LCD screen... you're probably seeing the individual elements of the display.

[sonnyJ]

Any chance you are in Manual Focus mode?

[snowrdr]

I am experimenting with a Power Shot S2 IS. When looking through the viewfinder it is as if there is a mesh screen (somewhat like a window screen).

Is this what the rest of you see, or have I hit a button by mistake?

Have you adjusted the diopter focus dial on the left side of the viewfinder?

[Dick H]

I am experimenting with a Power Shot S2 IS. When looking through the viewfinder it is as if there is a mesh screen (somewhat like a window screen).
Is this what the rest of you see, or have I hit a button by mistake?

You may be seeing "GRID LINES". They help you get an image straight. I think you can turn it on or off in the Custom Display menu. I found it in the S3 specs, so it's likely the same in your S2.
(When all else fails, read the instructions) :)

[RossW]

re: Grid Lines... no such animal in the S2. (per the instructions.)

Still with us, Sandrast? One other thought: under very low light, the LCD screen and the viewfinder have their gain boosted, and the image looks very "chunky" compared to normal... could this be a factor in what you are seeing?

[Dick H]

re: Grid Lines... no such animal in the S2. (per the instructions.)


Thanks Ross. Sorry, I didn't have the S2 specs.

[RossW]

No problem... I didn't know it was added to the S3. Nice to hear that it was. Thanks.

[sandrast]

I gave up on the S2 and carried it back. Thanks for replying.