Lens Cap Hello. Does this camera really have built-in lens cap? It mentions on Amazon's description as yes, but on Panasonic's website, it lists as "no" on the specs page. I was unable to find any pictures with the lens cap closed. Please let me know, thank you. Lens Cap Hello. Does this camera really have built-in lens cap? It mentions on Amazon's description as yes, but on Panasonic's website, it lists as "no" on the specs page. I was... » Read More Lens Cap Hello. Does this camera really have built-in lens cap? It mentions on Amazon's description as yes, but on Panasonic's website, it lists as "no" on the specs page. I was unable to find any pictures with the lens cap closed. Please let me know, thank you. « Show Less
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The lens cover on my TZ3 is jammed and the camera won't function anymore - it displays an error when in record mode.You say to remove the lens cover altogether .. how would I do that?
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I had this camera for 2 month. The lens shutter (that closes when power is turned off to protect lens) stopped closing after we had the camera in a bag with other stuff. I recommend getting a case for this...
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A camera TZ5 with a broken lens caps sits in Best Buy Saratoga, NY display case right now. Evidently this is an issue that needs attention before the next model comes out along with the weight. I would definitely consider a good protection agreement.
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If it's any consolation, I didn't end up pulling out the lens cover pieces - I just put the camera away in a drawer and forgot about it. About 3 months later I took it out again, charged up the battery and it hasn't missed a beat since! The lens works perfectly. So, maybe it just needs a rest, a kick around in the bottom of a drawer or a good thump...
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I now have a Canon and I'm very happy with it. My story is roughly the same with zebakaneba. Lens shutter stops working, and send in for repair. Repair comes back, but then now the auto focus is messed up. (it wouldn't focus when lens is zoomed out all the way). Send in for another repair, the tech notice sand grain in the camera, conclude that I have abused the camera (which I haven't). Return the camera unrepaird. People take their camera to various places. If enough particles to come into the unit to break it within the regular use, I would call it a bad design. I bought Panasonic and within 6 month, I had to replace it. Really bad experience. I personally will not buy Panasonic again. I now have a Canon and I'm very happy with it. My story is roughly the same with zebakaneba. Lens shutter stops working, and send in for repair. Repair comes back, but then now the auto focus is messed up. (it wouldn't focus when lens is zoomed out all the way). Send in for another repair, the tech notice sand grain in the camera, conclude that I have abused the camera (which I haven't). Return the camera unrepaird. People take their camera to various places. If enough particles to come into the unit to break it within the regular use, I would call it a bad... » Read More I now have a Canon and I'm very happy with it. My story is roughly the same with zebakaneba. Lens shutter stops working, and send in for repair. Repair comes back, but then now the auto focus is messed up. (it wouldn't focus when lens is zoomed out all the way). Send in for another repair, the tech notice sand grain in the camera, conclude that I have abused the camera (which I haven't). Return the camera unrepaird. People take their camera to various places. If enough particles to come into the unit to break it within the regular use, I would call it a bad design. I bought Panasonic and within 6 month, I had to replace it. Really bad experience. I personally will not buy Panasonic again. « Show Less
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How do you pull them out? It seems like you would need super small tweezers or something but how do you do it without damaging the lens itself?
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I too have the TZ3 Lumix and the lens shutter stopped working on mine. When I contacted Panasonic for repair info..(difficult to speak to a real live person)....I found out that it would cost $161.50 to look at it and I had to insure it and ship it to Illinois. That was half the cost of the camera! Did you get your lens shutter repaired? Or did you replace your camera with another one. My camera is 3 weeks beyond warranty eligibility.
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Got my DMC-TZ4 3 weeks ago, lens cover stoped working this weekend. It wasn't opening at all or opening half way. I decided to remove it, that was pretty easy, just grab one piece at a time(there is 4 of them) and pull it out.It was working fine, until I decided to take a picture from my car's window. Maybe it couldn't take the wind force...Anyway, now the lens doesn't go back inside when I turn it off. When I turn it on, it shows me the message "Turn off you camera and start it again". I hope I would be able to fix that one, as I understand Panasonic won't bother doing it.
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Hi Edwin, Yes it does come with a lens cap, and it is a great camera. I guess to Nikon it was a given.Cass
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I will assume that you are asking about a lens cap, so, yes it should come with the lens cap. However, do your homework and be sure you don't mind this particular lense not having an image stabilizer. This one does not, other ones do and are a little more expensive. Hope that helps you.
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Yes I bought mine brand new years ago. I did not expect it to be a very good camera as I paid a heck of a lot for it. But I did get to lens with it one close the other far. It is totally computerized but you can do your own shooting if you wish. Here is what I can say about the camera. You would think only 14.2 mp wouldn't give you a perfect picture? Well let me tell you the pictures it gives are way to perfect and I will say I'd like to see you shoot a bad picture! As you won't. I'd buy it and have the best fun you ever have experienced!
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Hello Edwin :)Yes i do believe it does. A lens cap seems like a very insignificant thing, yet it actually protects thee most important part of any camera, the lens! Good question and I hope i was of some help?Reiver
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Good news, guys. I called Fujifilm and they're sending me a new lenscap. Turns out the girl I spoke to in the Parts Department had the same camera and knew of the problem firsthand. The camera is awesome, but I'd advise getting rechargeable batteries, because it drinks juice.
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Your responses have been very helpful! I have always used Sony cameras and when looking to upgrade to a good zoom, I find Sony does not have a date stamp on any of their higher end cameras :-( so I'm looking to Panasonic. My question to you is - will this Panasonic FZ18 do well when just set to automatic when used for zooming? I like GOOD pictures...but don't like fiddling with the camera and losing the "moment." Also, what is the difference between OPTICAL zoom and DIGITAL zoom? Thank you.
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Nope. I am not a canon support rep. Just a gal who wanted to put her hard earned cash iron a little camera for travel and not drag the big one around. Thanks for your post. I have been very happy so far with how the pictures are coming out. Except for the lense cover does not close all the waythat which is annoying. So I have to check it everytime to make sure I don't have a black halo in y pictures. Thanks for all these posts.
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It does come with a lens cap! The package is complete and nothing else is really necessary. In case you plan to take a load of pictures and can't recharge the battery it might be a good idea to have an extra recharged battery. Of course you need a memory card.
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Nice lens, but, I agree that the lens cap could be better. I mentioned this when I bought that they should redesign this. I didn't object to the hood although this made getting the lens cap on almost impossible. "Nice Lens Though!"
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If you buy the body only it wont come with a lens cap.. there is no lens to cap. WHen you buy a lens though it will come with a cap. The xti/400D body only does come with a cap for the body (where the lens attaches).
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Thanks for submitting your question and thanks for your answer Todd.I can also confirm that it does come with lens caps, This information can also be found on the product detail page in the description under the price of the item. Have a great day!
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The panasonic lumix fz28 has a builtin lens. Unless you saw it off, there's no way to fit this lens onto an panasonic lumix fz28 ... ;-) Is this some sort of joke?
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How do you do, Mr. Ryan. I call it Suzuki, the staff of a bell. Thank you for your consideration. Since this mail is using the translator, it has made a mistake in it, and although it may be an acatalepsy, please allow it. Although I am carrying out simultaneous sale of this camera also in the store in Tokyo, it is still in stock. It is a late model of XP series of FUJIFILM. In order of XP60 -&gt;XP150 -&gt;XP200, it is the most expensive and performance is also the most wonderful. Is it an answer of the question? Moreover, please do not hesitate to ask a question.
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I remember having a detachable lens hood ( as shown in the picture on Amazon), a lens cap, and a soft pouch to store the lens (hood detached). There is a generic Pentax lens manual, I have several Pentax lenses, so I didn't even look at the manual. I assume you are talking about a new lens, obviously a used lens may be missing something.
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No it does not. I have had two major problems with it and now it is unusable. The first thing that happened was the shutter release fell off......Panasonic fixed it.......then within a couple of weeks, I got a black dot right in the middle of my sensor therefore reproduced on every photo......I can use iPhoto to rub it out so I didn't worry, can't send it back.....out of warranty! So now in the last week, the focus on the camera has given up.......I am upset.......this is my third Lumix.... I'll buy a Nikon.....
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Thanks very much for the info., Les. I actually returned my camera when even Panasonic tech support couldn't fix the problem, but I later learned it was not a defective camera. I'll be buying it again in the near future as I think it's a great camera, and I'll be saving your message in an attempt to figure it all out. Also, too bad there's no flash button on the camera and that you have to go to the menu to fiddle with it. That's weird! (and too bad it doesn't pop up automatically, like my Sony) THANKS AGAIN! Jeffroar