My Panasonic FZ-30: Has anyone run into this problem?
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I don't know. I suggest you consult with Panasonic, support, lenses, firmware updates.
436861
Thankyou! I haven't used my camera in several months because of this same problem. I followed your suggestions. It took a few tries, but it is now working!! Just in time for Christmas!
590507
I got the same message, but it also says it's due to high temperature around the camera. I've only had mine for a week so far, so I'm not sure if it's a problem with the battery pack or something else. Worse case scenario, we can always substitute the battery pack with traditional AA batteries.
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Hi, thank you so much for the speedy reply! I have performed a reset on the camera, as well as removing both the battery pack and the watch battery, to no avail. I did think of trying an external flash unit, and am currently trying to borrow one from a friend who has a genuine Canon unit to see if this will work. I have also contacted a UK Canon-approved repairer to get a quote, so I should hopefully soon know how much I can expect to pay. Thanks again for your help in the matter. Kind Regards, Andy
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Thanks Richard! I called Panasonic and they walked me through a re-set. All I had to do then was log in and all was fine! Don't you HATE it when your electronics don't work?
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I don't have an answer, but I would like one also. Mine has started doing the same thing a few months ago. I bought this camera less than 10 months ago. So who do we contact for answers ?
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Sounds like it may be a bad camera. I have no idea why it would be doing this. Did it function correctly before? If so, it may be going bad.
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Best bet is to contact Panasonic customer service. I found them willing, able and customer oriented. They were also patient. Best answer I am able to give as that is what I did when I had problems.
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I as well have a focus problem, I have to bump the zoom a bit when I first start the camera. Not aware of any solutions and am looking for a warranty fix.
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I have a friend that is having trouble with the ZS-8,just a little dust or dirt and the lens shutter will not open. He is battling Panasonic right now for a fix.Alfred
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I have never had that problem but I would say that it is probably the shutter moving quickly. That is the only "moving" part on this camera. I would call them for their suggestion. I have never had a problem with their customer service. 800-847-8269
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I've only had mine for about a month but no problem so far. I would definitely contact Olympus support. I had a question about the camera when I first received it and they could not have been any nicer. If that doesn't resolve the issue, I would then contact Amazon for an exchange.
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A review on the FZ7 indicated that AF (autofocus) needed to be on and just to press the button 1/2 way - wait for AF to work (a fewseconds) - then press full. Solved his problems. 2 or 3 reviewers stated same. Low ISOwas a "gimmee" w/o flash. Try autofocus (you are not using zoom and have light.
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Same trouble I had with mine right out of the box... requires Canon service and likely replacement. The electronic lenses are very flimsy and the slightest bit of dirt will ruin them.
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Mine did the same thing. I trashed it and looking at anything but panasonic. Second Panasonic camera with lens issues. The cameras take great picture while they last.
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Although I've read about it, I've never had the problem with my camera. There is a firmware update from Kodak to solve the problem. This is the link: http://support.en.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17507/kw/m580/selected/true