Your previous diagnostic definitely
indicates a mechanical problem. It is very likely that there is a blockage or a broken internal part
that is preventing the correct positioning of the lens which triggers
the shutdown and error display. You can try some of the
procedures listed below to fix it yourself. These simple steps have
helped many people restore their cameras to functionality.
Before
trying any of the suggestions, make sure your Camera has new or fully
charged batteries and it is in recording mode. Try compressed air. With a
fine tip can of dry compressed air (not a blow dryer) set the tip
between the lens turret and the camera body and turn on the air while
moving the tip around the lens. It could possibly remove all dust and
sand. Turn the camera on and it should function fine.
The links
below give additional step by step DIY instructions on troubleshooting
and attempting to fix this problem. A Canon camera is used to
demonstrate these procedures but, the lens structure of these compact
cameras is the same so the examples do apply to this unit. These
procedures are effective about 60% of the time. Click on or copy and
paste the links into your browser. Pay special attention to the opening
statement at the first link if there is any chance of warranty repair.
Check this links for additional details that could find in this article link: fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html
Additionally, here is a video of the normal power up sequence of the camera and there
other moethods:
1. Here is the first alternate method
2. Here is the second alternate method
Keep us updated.
Hi,
It does sound like the lens cover is broken... that would take a repair shop to fix and probably cost more then the camera is worth...
Lens Errorfix for Digital Camera
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Problem with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera
When I turn the camera on the lens opens OK but the lens covers do not open fully. I can push the upper eyebrow open but it droops down again part-way and appears to be disconnected from its mechanism. On turn-off the covers close fully.
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