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Focus works intermittently

I have begun experiencing a problem where the camera will not focus after turning it on. If I change modes with the wheel and cycle power it will then sometimes begin working. This problem seems to be occurring more often and is very frustrating. The camera works very well except for this intermittent start up issue.

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You say intermittent start up issue. So it is occasional and eventually settles down. Could be a lens contact not quite making it. Have you tried removing the lens and refitting? You also address the problem to Olympus Tech Support- may be something they know about

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Most camera's have a possibility to make pictures in automatic. (dail on the green camera symbol) But still there is more to do.
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You are experiencing camera movement by pressing on the shutter too hard or moving your hands. A tripod always works best.


You can go to www.panasonic.com and obtain a manual for your camera if you do not have it.

If your camera still gives you blurry photos, please get back to me with any info that might help- have you dropped it or gotten it wet or anything like that?

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