Posted on Nov 12, 2007

Konica/Minolta Dimage Z6 problem

My Z6 will not retract the lens when it is shut off, nor will it focus. New batteries were installed... TWICE. When I hit the power button however, the lens goes in and out, and stays out. It will not focus.

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inadem Nov 25, 2007

I just started having the same problem yesterday with my DiMAGE Z6. I purchased additional lenses and was trying them out. I replaced the batteries and it still won't retract. Any ideas?
Anonymous Dec 03, 2007

Just started having the identical problem , Hope someone has an answer , I love my camera !!
Anonymous Jan 07, 2008

My Z6 worked flawlessly for over a year, then suddenly started shutting off for no reason. Tried new batteries, etc. The problem turned out to be the memory card. My advice, buy a GOOD card instead of a new camera! Keep in mind, flash cards DO have a "life" to them - meaning they can only be used / erased so many times before they will cause errors (so don't buy a used card off of ebay - no matter HOW good the deal seems). If your shutdown problem started with a "unable to read card" warning, then its the card. The camera is actually "protecting" itself by shutting down. Good luck!
phildk Mar 02, 2008

Yep exactly the same problem. It started on arrival in Rome for long WE

anticipating some good pics! No chance of that!

Have tried replacing batteries with new twice, have reset the camera to defaults from the tools menu, lest i had done something strange to settings.

All to no avail Jessups, and Castle cameras are quoting £120 to return it to Sony** Not sure I want to go that route.
RBRAGUE Mar 12, 2008

Len will not retract unless I hook up USB .....
Anonymous May 10, 2008

Absolutely the same problem. In the past I was able to solve it by removing the batteries when the lens was retracted, but this time not even this works.
Anonymous Mar 29, 2014

How can I remove the halo effect from images. I have already tried resetting the factory defaults.

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Try removing the batteries , And holding the on/off button for 1 minute . Then reinstall batteries and restart . I read it on another site and it has fixed my problem . Good luck

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Always check the batteries first but if is it still giving the same fault, your camera is faulty.
It should be taken to an authorized repair centre for a repair estimate. Very few digital cameras have any user-serviceable parts.

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