If the camera makes a whirring noise when switched on then unfortunately from the many threads on this issue the problem appears to be with the poor quality materials used by Olympus. The lens gearing mechanism is plastic and if it is obstructed whilst extending then the gears can become damaged or slip out of alignment. As per feedback from many other users the cost of repair and likelihood of a re-occurrance are reasons to dump the camera and go for a more reliable make. (Or try thumping it which appears to work in some cases !!)
This being a 2nd bad experience with Olympus quality they are well and truly off my list of preferred suppliers
Won't take pics..can hear a "click" tho. WILL take video's, but NO sound & the...
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Won't take pics..can hear a "click" tho. WILL take video's, but NO sound & the sound is mic IS turned on. battery is fully charged. This all started after October 4, 2009. Have NOT dropped the camera or anything like that...I'm VERY careful w/ my camera's.
ive been slapping the camera agaimst my palm nut still makes the weird noise and pops up with the...
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ive been slapping the camera agaimst my palm nut still makes the weird noise and pops up with the blue screen and error D: 5f08 5e02 promot. how hard do i have to slap it?