Does this camera allow you to put a protective lens on to prevent scratches and keep dust and dirt off the lens when open?
373062
No the camera will not accept a lens cover or lens filter of any type while turned on. In fact the camera will not let you put the manufacturer's lens cover back on while the camera is turned on, the lens must be in the fully retracted position, i.e. turned off, to put this lens cover in place. The camera will even buzz if you turn it on with the lens cover in place. This is a minor flaw in the design of a great camera. Buy it and you will be very happy with it!
373063
I think I know what you are looking for. This is something that I have not researched. I have one on my Sony. There is a lens cap, but one for the camera in use...not sure. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
373064
This camera comes with a lens cap which works great. The camera also will tell you to take the cap off if you try to turn it on with the cap on.
373065
If they make such a lens protector for this camera. The lens front is fixed so if they make such a beast for the camera it should work. I think it might be better to direct this question to Olympus, they have great customer service! It comes with a quick release lens cover but I bought one with a tie that hooks to the strap so I can quickly pop it back on after shooting. Hope this helps.
270530
No it does not but a polorizing filter will impove color and a UV offers protection. Without any filter it is a great lens.
1097480
I imagine dust would be kept out no matter what. Will not accommodate a 300mm lens with camera, but will an 85 and maybe some accessories.
1080588
No the camera does not have a lens cover. I had a previous model that had one that slid over the lens but using it in salt water sometimes made it stick and then the camera was useless. The lens is set back in the new camera so that it will not get scratched easily.
60498
It has a raised section around camera but it is open and can get dirty or scratched. But I haven't had any issues yet
1760744
i keep camera in the case logic case in my pocket 90% of the time. the rest of the time, it sits in my pocket and I haven't had a dust problem-- lens has retracted and it is covered anyway.
2009069
Mine was and is free of scratches. Did you receive a scratched lens, and if so, return it for a new one. The 60mm macro is great.
650521
Yes, there is a multi-element shutter, which closes when power is off. I doubt it's "dust" or "water-proof".No separate lens cover came with mine.
973156
Another reviewer mentioned that there's a thin plastic protective coat over the lens that some people are not removing before using. Is this possibly your issue?
169065
There is a zipper closure under the lid of the bag. If you left it unzipped you can fit a taller lens in the case but it would allow dirt and dust to enter
558031
The camera does already protect the lens when powered down and I'm not sure the lens is even threaded to take a filter so I wouldn't really worry about it.
1337727
You should absolutely protect you investment. Use a filter. The picture affect is so finite that you really cant tell if a picture was shot with a filter or not. In my case, better a cracked piece of glass from the filter vs. a cracked or scratched lens. Its even good to have on to protect from dust and debris.
2033753
Not really, but there is protection in the soft case provided so the lenses don't get scratched.
1271729
It all depends on how often u change the lens. Everytime u open up the camera there is a possibility of getting dust on the sensor. To minimize the possibility of dust-point the camera down when changing the lens.
295066
Yes it does, the only thing it doesn't come with that I would look into getting is the lens protectors for the front lens
1634880
If the dust is on the lens, you can blow it away with a blower, or clean with a lens cleaner. But, here's something to keep in mind. I also noticed a lot of dust when I used this camera. Here's a picture with the example: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blokh/7556804584/sizes/l/in/photostream/ The dust was actually on the sensor and I didn't see it before. So I cleaned up the sensor and it is gone now.
2089117
I use a UV Protector to save my lens from dust & scratches during shoots & Lense Cap saves it when the lens is kept in the bag or while carrying.