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Fuji FinePix A500 Digital Camera
Problem for Fuji FinePix A500 Digital Camera

Focus error




By gloglo on Feb 13, 2007

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I am from the Caribbean Island of St.Kitts and I was on holiday in London, England in August 2006 and I bought this camera. It worked wonderfully and I took plenty pictures. I had no problems at all with it until now. When the camera was turned on there was a sound coming from the lens area. The lens are open and will not close. On the screen there is the warning display "focus error." Can I get a solution to fixing this problem
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posted on Jul 07, 2008
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Monica0
Monica0

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Check out this link: www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/fuji-finepix-z1_question.html?qid=4289

After the basics (cleaning the lens, replacing the batteries, etc.), try dropping the camera on a carpeted area from about 2-3 feet. It worked for my Fuji A500 and 90% of the responders on the link. Everything on the web said it would cost ~$100 to fix. I was in the process of researching new cameras to buy and had nothing to lose by dropping it on the floor.
The error may be caused by debris in the zoom mechanism preventing it from working. Dropping the camera loosens the debris and voila!

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Solution #2

posted on Jun 12, 2007
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Guest
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I also have this problem. It is obviously the cog inside that is stripped but I am planning on just going to get a new one, since it was a gift. I like the camera otherwise though...

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posted on Nov 09, 2009
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beaker6971
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carpet dropping worked for me....10th try...finally started putting a little force behind it on a linoleum surface and did it 4-5 times in a row on all angles...zoomed right out!
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Solution #4

posted on May 24, 2008
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nolan1
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says focus error and makes a funny noise

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