Question about Fuji FinePix A500 Digital Camera
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After the basics (cleaning the lens, replacing the batteries, etc.), try dropping the camera on a carpeted area from about 2-3 feet. It worked for my Fuji A500 and 90% of the responders on the link. Everything on the web said it would cost ~$100 to fix. I was in the process of researching new cameras to buy and had nothing to lose by dropping it on the floor.
The error may be caused by debris in the zoom mechanism preventing it from working. Dropping the camera loosens the debris and voila!
Posted on Jul 07, 2008
Carpet dropping worked for me....10th try...finally started putting a little force behind it on a linoleum surface and did it 4-5 times in a row on all angles...zoomed right out!
Posted on Nov 09, 2009
I also have this problem. It is obviously the cog inside that is stripped but I am planning on just going to get a new one, since it was a gift. I like the camera otherwise though...
Posted on Jun 12, 2007
Says focus error and makes a funny noise
Posted on May 24, 2008
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Posted on Jan 02, 2017
SOURCE: focus error
hi...The transmission system that moves the lens in and out has a problem with it's gears. There is most likely a gear or an actuator that has fallen out of alignment and is getting stuck at a certain point as the lens comes in/out.There is some disturbacnce of the lens arrangement that is preventing the lens from coming in/out.Any of these symptoms above could trigger the camera to shut itself off to protect itself from further damage. thank u rate me!!!
Posted on May 27, 2009
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says focus error and makes a fun noise.
When the camera was turned on, it said focus error and the lens makes a noise and does not go back inside the camera anymore.
My aunt bought a Fuji Cam A500 or 400. It had a zoom error and she got it fixed where she bought it. then, after a month, it had the same problem again. but my aunt hasn't brought it to its dealer yet.
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