I would like to know where to send my husbands Minolta zoom 19514845 to be repaired. It is called a Minolta zoom stanard zoom, 8x-20x50, 3.1 degrees at 20x. The zoom does not work. You can focus without the zoom but with the zoom you cannot focus. Also needs a cleaning. thanks donna

Yes, the zoom motor is either stuck or the motor itself is slipping or bad.

If you are in US, you can send it to Camera Repair Japan and CRJ has excellent parts in stock to repair most of Freedom series cameras. For further information, go to www.camerarepairjapan.com 888-226-6678 (Toll Free) -James

Common problem.
Flash transformer needs replacement.

I regret that there is no repair option in general for this type of thing.
Replacement is the only option

Hi - You can download the manual by clicking the link underlined in blue below:

Freedom Zoom 70 C

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It's not the fault of the camera itself, it's a lens issue. Zoom lenses can only get so close before the min focus is obtained. Unless you have a macro lens (not suited for portraits, which can focus down to mere inches. Most zooms aren't really designed for close focusing though there are higher end lenses that can be less than 1.5 feet.

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The odds are you have a broken spring in the anti-shake assembly which has allowed the lens unit to shift to one side. The smudge you are seeing is the edge of the lens housing and will have a slight rounded shape. As you zoom in, you are extending the lens past this area so it no longer shows.

i have seen a recall notice on this camera - you can send it sony konica minolta for free repair.
search web for details.

The motor has failed I guess Check the Olympus site for advice re repair or replacement.

Sony has bought-out Minolta. Parts for Minolta equipment has become scarce, but try here: http://eservice.sony.com/webrma/web/index.do