My panasonic tz5 has started playing up. The lens

May 19, 2009

-   (Sorry, I'm the "Guest". Guess I wasn't signed in).

Here's another one. But I can attribute it directly to a fall it took and the extended lens took the brunt of the hit. Funny thing is it actually worked for a couple weeks after till just suddenly lapsing into this cycle of not being able to focus then the message to restart.

I'm resigned to repair but have no idea where? jrwi mentions Illinois? More info please!!! I'm ready to ship it.-   Chuck6421

May 19, 2009

-   Here's another one. But I can attribute it directly to a fll it took and the extended lens took the brunt of the hit. Funny thing is it actually worked for a couple weeks after till just suddenly lapsing into this cycle of not being able to focus then the message to restart.

I'm resigned to repair but have no idea where? Someone above mentioned Illinois? More info please!!!
-   Guest

Apr 23, 2009

-   I had the same problem with the Tz5 barrel extending all the way out and the camera going out of focus. Upgrading to firmware 1.2 and shutting it off and on postponed the inevitable. The problem got worse until finally the display would no longer appear.
Should I send it to Illinois for repairs or throw it away and buy a new one? I haven't decided yet.
I really loved this camera. It takes great pictures and pretty good video athough the audio has a lot of hiss.
Jim
San Anselmo CA
-   jrwi