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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30. How do I get rid of this black line in my camera lens? My camera lens has a strange black line that is sometimes out of focus.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. It sounds like you have a problem with the CCD Sensor. Take it in for evaluation and repair. https://www.google.com/search?q=panasonic+dmc-tz30+black+line+on+screen ..
9/12/2024 4:09:17 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Sep 12, 2024
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Camera. How to fix the system error zoom in dmc fs15 please?

Question edited for clarity, add full 'make model (what it is)', add magic word. Question moved to make model category. In the link https://www.google.com/search?q=panasonic+lumix+dmc+fs15+system+error+zoom ..
8/10/2024 4:23:45 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Aug 10, 2024
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Lumix DMC-ZS30 with black upper half of screen, multiple colored horizontal lines in middle and bottom normal screen backlit.

Panasonic> maker, this? a camera the rear LCD is bad , that? its 11 years old and any battery that old is bad. and if is bad the power will be too weak to run the LCD display cause #2 the cam was dropped or hit and LCD wrecked Li ion rechargeable may be bad bat. it is like my Canon T5i i have 2 batteries and external charger, so if one fails the other works the proof in the puddiing that, so buy new battery first.
6/2/2024 7:36:05 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Jun 02, 2024
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Lumix camera charger green light flashing

I had a blinking green light on the charger when I would put the battery on the charger. I noticed some black buildup on the prongs of the battery and scrapped it off and now the battery charger is displaying solid green. It may end up being a quick fix considering my equipment came from ebay and already had some light wear and tear
2/22/2024 12:28:39 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Feb 22, 2024
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Panasonic Lumix System Error (zoom)

Hello

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. Also, please be so kind to let me know if you found this helpful.

Regards
Andrea
1/15/2024 7:00:25 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Jan 15, 2024
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There is a spot on the top left hand side of the LCD monitor, and this spot also appears on the prints

Hi,
Looks like dust must have gotten onto the CCD sensor (or, more specifically, onto IR-cut filter on the sensor). The dust enters the lens through the gaps between zoom barrels and sometimes ends up on the sensor-which is what most probably happened here.
There are 2 ways I know to remove the dust. 1st way-it might sound silly, but try sucking the dust from the camera with your mouth around the closed lens :) Make sure you don't blow any air in. This worked for me a few times. Note that sometimes it might make the problem worse as you might move other dust particles onto the sensor.
If 1st way didn't help then you can try directly blowing the dust off the sensor. This should only be attempted if you're happy with partial dismantling your camera and are ok taking the risk of ruining the camera further. Although in my opinion lumix cameras are generally fairly easy to repair, you will need steady hands and patience to attempt this. If you are happy to proceed, do the following:
1. unscrew the screws holding the back of the case
2. lift the case carefully a bit making sure you don't break the ribbon cables going to LCD and backlight
3. undo the LCD and backlight ribbons (there are black flaps on the connectors, these gently flip upwards)
4. gently remove upped logic board. Try to pry it in stages from all sides, don't just pry it up in one go from one side or you might damage the connector. (I learned the hard way ;)
5. on the bottom logic board you'll see 2 connectors, undo the upper one to release the ribbon going to the sensor (note that this is not absolutely necessary if you're happy cleaning the sensor without disconnecting it-it can be done, the ribbon is relatively robust.)
6. the sensor is held by 3 tiny star screws. if you don't have the exact screwdriver you should be able to use a small flat screwdriver to carefully unscrew them. Do the screws bit by bit, i.e. unscrew 1st one a bit, then unscrew 2nd one a bit, and so on
7. there is a small spring underneath the sensor assembly, make sure you don't lose it :)
8. once the screws are undone you have access to the sensor-lift it up. Under good light you should be able to see the dust bits. Use a blower to get rid of them.
9. that should be it. put the camera back together. figers crossed it will power up and the dust problem will be gone :)
NB. You might have come accross horror stories of people being electrocuted by flash capacitors when repairing cameras. This might indeed happen. It's not easy with FX8 though: To get electrocuted here you would need to undo the top plate, unscrew the switch logic board and remove protective tape off the flash circuit, then touch the capacitor contacts :) Don't do it of course. Not worth it.
Good luck,
Raf

1/7/2023 1:00:46 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Jan 07, 2023
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No battery power remains

On my Leica camera when I turn it on no battery power remains appears why is this?
11/23/2022 9:08:59 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Nov 23, 2022
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Need an instruction booklet

I found the book.
11/20/2022 7:27:14 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Nov 20, 2022
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Panasonic Lumix Simple Viewer & Photofun Studio Viewer software

Do you know where i can download the above software for my camera??
I have this camera, but installation CD with Photo Fun Studio viewer is lost
11/7/2022 9:17:05 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Nov 07, 2022
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System error (o.i.s)

Hi,

This error is for the optical image stabilisation.

Generally the camera should be ok after your turn it on and off again. The error you are getting is because either the OIS has malfunctioned or is stuck.

I suggest that you take out its memory stick, the battery etc and keep the camera like that for about 15 minutes. Then only reinsert the battery (fully Charged) and try to power on.

Try a little tap ( but not too hard) on the side of the camera....this might realign if the OIS has got misaligned. If you are lucky, you would get if fixed.

If the problem still persists, you need to contact Panasonic.

Hope i helped you.

Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!

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10/20/2022 9:38:11 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Oct 20, 2022
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Language change from japanese to english in panasonic gm1

Here is the solution. Check it out. GM5/GM1 Japanese display language to English https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4672435#forum-post-66493944
9/25/2022 12:00:56 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Sep 25, 2022
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 upsidedown screen

The issue is due to the data cable getting damaged due to the way of packing it inside the camera casing. The signal carrying traces on the edge of the felxible cable is getting damaged. Once the camera is opened and the cable is repositioned properly/replaced will solve this issue.

Rajeev Bose
8/3/2022 8:38:37 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Aug 03, 2022
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I dropped my Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and it fell on its lens

As it might help others, here is another tip to rescue a bent camera lens. Hope that can also help someone else https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4K1Ge5COW8
5/20/2022 8:07:35 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on May 20, 2022
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Panasonic DMC-TZ3 pictures never seem crisp and clear

TZ stands for Travel Zoom, which is code for Outside View shots. The TZ is supper in good light, not so much in lower light.

In side shots need to be with 8 feet of subject so the flash can reach. Use ISO and IS mode 2 settings, especially IS(Image Stabilization) on zoomed shots where ANY camera movement becomes amplified by the ZOOM.

Lastly, camera movement and/or subject movement will add blur to a shot. Squeeze off shot, don't push it off. Try to brace your camera against another object when possible, or hold you elbows against your sides when you can't. Treat taking a pic shot like you were taking a rifle shot. Stabilize yourself when possible and gradually squeeze off the shot when possible.

When low light cannot be avoided, try the night shot setting, which will keep the shutter open longer to gather more light, but will be much more venerable to camea movement at the same time.
4/20/2022 1:53:06 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Apr 20, 2022
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Date stamp

Use an external photo editor and export photos with visual date stamp derived from exif info within file. FastStone Image Viewer Powerful and Intuitive Photo Viewer Editor and...
4/11/2022 3:43:58 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Apr 11, 2022
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Why does a photo display with a wrong date in Lumix Simple Viewer

Once the photo is date stamped that is a done deal no changing it.
4/1/2022 2:56:51 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Apr 01, 2022
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How do I save AVCHD movies as MPEG files? My

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2/21/2022 10:33:54 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Feb 21, 2022
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Cannot view the movies I made on my camera and downloaded to my Vista PC

I assume you can view them in you camera, right? If not, the following solution will not help.

The .MOV Apple QuickTime format Panasonic uses for its camera movie clips cause problem on with viewing, as seen from several other problem posts here and the net.

Some computer use a Win 32Bit operating system, other better ones use a Win 64. It is hard to believe QuickTime would let you load a 64bit version into a 32bit OS, or vice versa. But who knows. Rather double clicking on te file name itself, open QuickTime, then go to File Open and Browse to the file and select it that was. If this doesn't work, go to QuickTime website and try their User Forums first to ask a question or find a thread talking about movie files not playing. Else, CONTACT website and ask question. Post any solution here for readers.
12/28/2021 3:10:08 AM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Dec 28, 2021
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Lumix pictures blurry

I would suggest that the image stabilizer might not be working right. Could you upload a photo to Flickr or other location where I could look at the EXIF, or list it here. I would like to see what the camera is writing to the image as the settings when the photo was taken.

Does it make a difference when the image stabilizer is on or off?
12/2/2021 7:29:40 PM • Panasonic Lumix... • Answered on Dec 02, 2021
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