Sticky/Broken [?] Shutter on Canon S2 IS

[Kenya]

Today, I tried to take some photos with the Canon S2 IS and encountered a weird problem. After taking a photo, the viewer remained black as if the shutter got stuck. If I turn the camera off, then on again, I can take an additional photo, but then I encounter the same problem. The camera worked without incident on Tuesday. I've had the camera for about eleven months and have taken many photos with it.

Is this a minor problem that can be fixed or is the camera irreversibly damaged? Is there some repair that I can attempt or should I try to have a professional fix it. Besides going back to the place where I purchased it (i.e. Best Buy), I'm not sure who else could possibly fix it. There's only one serious camera shop in town. I would appreciate any assistance.

Kenya

[casaaviocar]

What are your settings when this happens? The S2 will react like that with a very long shutter speed.

[Kenya]

Ok, I checked the display

Auto 1/60 F2.7
Auto 1/20 F2.7
Auto 1/8 F2.7 - viewfinder was black and it resultant image is totally black
P 1/125 F3.5 ISO 100
Auto 1/8 F2.7
Auto 1/8 F2.7 - viewfinder was black and it resultant image is totally black
Auto 1/8 F2.7 - viewfinder was black and it resultant image is totally black
Auto 1/8 F2.7

[RossW]

The camera has a one year warranty... contact Canon for repairs:

https://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=OnlineTrackSearchAct&fcategoryid=223&modelid=11368&keycode=6500