My daughter dropped my lumix at camp, now the lens will not retract and the camera can not focus. Is it worth attempting to get repaired or should I just buy a new one?

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Any one there able to help? URGENTLY NEEDED SERVICE (REPAIR) MANUAL FOR PANASONIC LUMIX LF-1

It won't be easy to get a repair manual. But I advice to visit ifixit, to see if they have a manual or video for your camera. They also can help with spare parts. Camera Repair

Nov 15, 2014 • Cameras

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Hello - problem with soft focus - but with no error message, the focus simply is soft. It tries to sharpen, but can't. Zoom works, but can't focus. Lens retracts ok too. I went through troubleshooting for...

Is the camera perhaps in macro mode from a previous shoot or maybe in manual focus and you've forgotten to set it back again?
Hope this helps.

Oct 25, 2013 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera

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Camera lens will not retract - sistem error (focus)

Lens errors (system errors on Panasonics) are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended ... Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can try that may (or may not) correct it. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty (or repair cost approaches that of the camera), they're worth that try. Some of the later steps do involve some risk to the camera, so carefully weigh your options before deciding to conduct them:

Aug 28, 2011 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC33 Digital Camera

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I have an FS15 and get the error message, 'system error zoom' the lens is not centred and does not retract. The camera has not been dropped and is c15m old.

Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended ... Unfortunately, many cameras that fall prey to this can only be corrected by professional repair. But, here are some things that you can do that may correct it. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try.

Feb 18, 2011 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Digital Camera

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Stuck lens on on lumix dmc-LX2

u could go to best buy but it might be cheaper to buy a new camera

Jan 13, 2010 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Digital Camera

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The lens want close due to being bent

The lens has probably got something in the retraction mechanism that is stopping it retracting. This can be something as simple as sand or grit or as a result of a drop or knock. In most cases the camera will need to be stripped apart to remove the lens assy before it can be repaired. This is best left to a professional camera repair shop.

Jan 09, 2010 • Sanyo VPC-E760 Digital Camera

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Lens won't come out after dropping camera.

Only lightly toasted. The drop likely damaged the lens tube (housing) or jarred the zoom mechanism off of its track. There is no safe DIY fix for either condition, but the camera can be repaired by the manufacturer or at a local camera shop. Make sure to get an estimate first -- you may need to decide if the camera is worth the cost of the repair.

Nov 15, 2009 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Digital Camera

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Dropped camera which landed on zoom lens.

Have you tried manually trying to pull out the part that is pushed in?

Sep 24, 2009 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Digital Camera

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Lumix FS-15 "System error (focus)"

I have the same issue with my 3 month old Lumix DMC FS15 plus it won't focus and gives the error message to "turn camera off and then on" This doesn't fix it.

Bottom line fix: Don't buy this camera again and don't recommend other buy it.

Sep 19, 2009 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Camera

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Camera focus error

there is a small logic circuit that controls the motor that retracts the lens and a sensor that tells it the lens is retracted, it is a lens position sensor, one of these two components is most likely defective, the thing is there are no consumer service info provided by panasonic, they will not sell you parts either, the camera is a mystery to take apart and repair without the tech manual which u can't get, so u see the delima here, u must either have this camera fixed by a panasonic repair station or see if it qualifies for a upgrade exchange program for a newer model.

Aug 07, 2009 • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Digital Camera

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OK you are probably going to think I am loony giving you this advise But No I am completely sane!

Get a can of compressed air OR acces to a compressor at your local garage Get them to fit the triggered air blower tool to it.

Blow around the lens in all the extension joins the firmly slap it in the palm of you hand with the side of the camera making contact with you palm. Do the procedure two or 3 times and inbetween the slaps turn it on to activate the lens mechanism. I have now fixed about 80 of these cameras with this method. I obtained the fix from Sony who charge $90 to do exactly the same. Keep at it as it will eventually work. One tip, make sure the battery is charged before you do this.

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