The battery shows as fully charged, but when I turn the camera on, the lens opens normally, and then the camera powers off after only a few seconds. Any ideas?
First try cleaning the battery contacts inside the camera. If corrosion is not visible or appears to be very light, rub the contacts lightly with a clean dry cloth. Heavy corrosion may require cleaning with a wire brush or sandpaper. Wipe both ends of the batteries with a cloth, reinsert them and try the camera.
If the above doesn't work, try powering the camera OFF, and then turn it back ON while holding the zoom button. This sometimes shocks the camera in working again.
If neither of these DIY fixes works, you may have lens mechanism damage or another problem that will require professional repair. You can take it to a Pentax dealer (NOT the camera department in a chain store) or contact Pentax customer service via their web site. Be sure to get a firm price, not just an estimate, before you commit to any repair. The cost of a fix can approach the price of a new camera, and repairs typically only carry a 30-day warranty.
Bill B
SOURCE: Olympus X-920 camera lens fails
Unfortunately, many cameras that fall prey to lens error problems can only be corrected by professional repair. But, here are some last resort troubleshooting steps that you can try that may correct it. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty (or repair cost approaches that of the camera), they're worth that try.
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