20 Most Recent Fuji FinePix MX-1200 Digital Camera Questions & Answers

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The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens , and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair center for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

You can also have a look at THIS link.

Hope the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance.

Regards
Andrea

Have you considered NOT connecting your camera to your computer?

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive.

I tried the Fujifilm internet site, which you probably already have, but they don't carry manuels for cameras this old. I did find a very detailed review in the internet at www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/MX12/M12A.HTM I hope this helps you use the camera.

change the mode ur camera is using internal card go to mode and change it

Short of a manual, there's an excellent guide with pictures at
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/MX12/M12A.HTM

I haven't solved the cable problem yet, or know how to use it. I've ducked the need for it so far because I use a card reader which came with it's own software. I'm reviewing one I got from dcables.net (their DCRO 10) but it came with the wrong serial connection end for my computer, and hasn't been a priority yet to figure out how to adapt it.

If you can identify the software, I'm happy to look for it on my computer. I may have installed it when I got my Fuji MX-1200, but just haven't used it. I'm not even sure you need it. With the camera connected by serial cable to the PC, the PC may recognize the camera as an external device and allow you to drag and drop images from the camera to the PC.

Great camera though and easy to keep with you.

Many of the photos at my evolving Google web album page at http://picasaweb.google.com/wolfsphotoden were shot using the Fuji. "Ortega Park" and "Dottie's Back Porch" are exclusively Fuji MX-1200; also a good number of the "Sea Cliff" building shots (not the long distance ones or the bird/vegetation shots).

Try the fuji camera website. All camera models these days have online drivers and manuals available to be downloaded at the makers website. Make something up. Try fugi dot com or something =]

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/512002/Fujifilm-Finepix-S8500-Series.html?page=128 Here is a manual. It may help you. Also a short video on auto focus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMXotFDJhII

About the HS10 autofocus problem, I discovered the cause and solution. It is a problem of camera design, and is caused by three screws securing the CCD sensor. These screws are not properly secured and the vibration eventually dropping. In two cameras with the same defect, the screws were loose. These screws adjust the sensor position relative to the lens and the sensor is loose when out of position not allowing proper focus. The solution is to disassemble the camera and secure the screws. These screws can not be too tight they need to be adjusted to position the CCD sensor correctly. The camera is difficult to dismantle because several wires are soldered. Care must be taken to discharge the capacitor of the flash, this may cause an electric shock and burn the camera board. Those who want to try the repair, follow the link to the service manual. http://elektrotanya.com/fujifilm_finepix_hs10_hs11_sm.pdf/download.html Milton Maenishi

Many occasions LCD on camera display never fails but back light fails unless physical damage to LCD screen. Hold a torch to display when camera is on you will see faint(black and white) image means LCD is ok but back light is failed, it's replaceable but needs little skill to replace. Or replace full Screen with backlight. This is easy. Just remove back cover, remove display by loosening flex lock, put back new display carefully lock it holding flex with one finger. Please do not touch display flex contacts.

Time for a new camera, these are not repaired just exchanged, so the price is high, just replace it.

Local friendly camera shop / manufacturer / Ebay

That should be possible - just Google the make and model, followed by the word software.

Why not remove the memory card and use a card reader attached to your computer ?