Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Digital Camera "lens cover completely opening" Questions

lens cover sticking Lens cover is sticking on opening and closing. My TZ10 problem was the opposite, the cover wouldn't open. I just resorted to surgery with needle-nose pliers and a carefully wielded

lens cover will not open and close all the way. When I turn on the camera, the automatic lens cover only opens about half-way, so when i talk a picture there are 2 black areas at the top and bottom of

...lens cover won't open Panasonic Lumix DMCTZ3 Hi, Do you mean the shutters which protect the lens? If this is the case, are you able to carefully open them by hand? If so, there is a chance that a bit ...

lens as it took the photo and there is no movement in there. The camera is still under warranty. The warranty is unlikely to cover accidental damage but you could check if you have any insurance cover

...just on camera display. If just on display, would suspect display failure. If not, corner problem could be lens cover is not opening completely (a common problem with this model) or dirty lens

lens cover gets stuck and won't open completely. It has been getting worse. If I CAREFULLY assist it, it will fully open. I don't remember any trauma, such as dropping the camera. I've had it almost a

lens cover open when off. When the unit is turned on the lens will retract and cover then extend again. The LCD display works but nothing else functions (ie: buttons,levers etc...) within 45 seconds a

...lens cover, ie, manual lense cap on TZ1 was illiminated on TZ3. Make sure your lense cover is completely retracted in front of the lense. If not, nudge it fully opened and see if this solves you ...

...completely and pulled the lens assembly so I could very gently move the motor out of the way and spin the lens open by hand to find that I had a plastic pin that used to sit in the grooves that guide ...

...cover on a hard surface with the intent of dislodging any particles that may be jamming the lens. Other variations include hitting a side of the camera against the palm of your hand. A lot of people ...