When I turn the camara on in picture taking mode the camera lense opens fully, not focusing as it usually does. After about 5-10 seconds the message "please turn camera off and then on again" appears. I have done this several times, even have changed the batteries. The same thing occurs. Any advice appreciated.
I dont see why the LZ5 camera camera cannot be repaired. We repair them all the time.If ou are having a problem with the lens, the most common cause is dirt in the lens mech. If that does not help, then it might be a main PCB fault. The lens driver sometimes needs to be resoldered or the venus ic could be faulty.It will have to be looked at by a professional tech.
I talked to a Panasonic Rep. today about the same problem. She said to send camera in for a over-the-counter exchange. they do not fix this (DMC-LZ5) model camera. do you want mine for parts?
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i am having to same problem.
i have a panasonic lumix lz5 and the shutter wont open
My camera began with occassionally telling me to turn off camera then turn on again. No problem, did this. About 3 uses later it turned on, lens opened up and then it gave the same message. This time tho I could turn it off but the lends would not go back in. Now I can do nothing at all with it. Any ideas? I've tried everything including returning to the oxyride batteries all with no luck.
I've taken apart my LZ7 to try to get at dirt in the lens, but I can't figure out how to disassemble the lens. I seem to have run out of screws! Any advice?
I'm having the same problem. The lens won't close and I get a "please turn camera off and then on again" message. Tried changing the batteries, using a different types of batteries, etc. and still no luck.
When i turn my camera on she dont let me do nothing - turn off and then on again camera this is the message.
power on--
lens attempts to focus
error message- turn camera off and on again.
cycle repeats
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