Is the lens retractable? In the pictures it is always sticking our and has no lens cover....
1742362
Yes, the lens retracts when you turn the camera off -- only comes out when you turn it on. Hope this answers your question.
1742363
Yes, it does retract and closes so that the lens is covered. This is a great camera for the price; buy it.
1742364
yes it is retractable and has a lens cover that closes automatically when turned off.
1742365
Yes, the lens retracts. The lens cover is built in. It opens when you turn the photo option on. Something is not right ith your camera.
1742366
Yes, the lens retracts when you turn the camera off. With the lens retracted, the camera is so small you can slip it in a pocket or small section of a purse.
87258
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.
358627
Hi the one I got actually got stuck in the camera and didn't fit right. We had to break the adapter ring to get it out and it almost damaged the lens.
273812
Yes, the one I bought came with a lens cover. However, I purchased a separate UV Filter that screws on the camera lens. This serves as permanent lens cover and you don't have to worry about taking the lens cover off or losing it. If you scratch the UV lens, simply replace.
169028
Their is a thread mount ring that fits onto the thread of the lens and the hood twists onto the mount ring. The mount ring stay's in place, while you twist the hood off flip it over and twist it back onto the mount ring. Just reverse the process to flip it back. Hope this been some help.
1175427
Yes and it's not removable but very low profile. This is a great lens for the money, FAR better than anything else in this price range.
348012
The rear lens covers come off. They do not stay on. I don't understand why a company with the reputation of Nikon can't fix this seemingly small issue.
2136546
Mine was the same way, thought I'd gotten the wrong lens. I contacted Olympus and they said it shouldn't be like that and to exchange it if I wanted. I didn't want to mess with it and it has become easier to put on and take off without making the mounting too loose for my other lens. It worked itself out.
1608232
Mine has been in and out of its case hundreds of times and there are no signs of any scratches. You would have to rub it really hard against something abrasive to damage it, certainly not the inner lining of a camera case. Bottom line, if you do manage to scratch it, can you can always replace it - not too sure about replacing a lens!
2086212
I'm not sure but pushing in the release screw just causes a tiny pin above it to retract, releasing the lens. You might be able to do the same thing by pushing a paperclip or thin nail into the hole where the release screw goes
425223
There is a magnet strip that stays forever on your phone around the camera. But the actual lenses do not; you can remove them whenever you want. When you want to attach and use the lens that's when you place it on the magnetic strip to hold. The strip is not that strong, it will hold the lens in place but with too much movement it can fall off.
1079215
Yes it is. Actually, I'm thinking about selling this lens. I've used it a total of 2 times. I've found that I just don't use it. You may want to contact me.
722034
If the lens doesn't retract all the way, slide a piece of paper in between the lens barrels. Try turning it on. This fixed mine tonight. I think the lens wasn't seated properly.Don't do this unless you are sure it's out of warranty.
125847
I have had this happen a couple of times on my camera (purchased December 2011). I am not sure why it is getting stuck like that; when it happens for me, the whole camera freezes up. The only way I have found to "un-stick" the lens cover is to pop the battery out and put it back in, which seems to "re-set" things.
1724338
Yes and no. As a point and shoot with no replaceable lenses the lens is fixed. When the camera is off there are two sliding 'windows' that do close and cover the lens though. I depends on your expectation I guess.
1795468
I'm not sure, as I returned my case, it was just too cumbersome. You have to remove the part that covers the lens and then where do you put it?
1267407
Mine got bent and now opens partially then I open it with my finger. Took it to canon and they said it's not covered. Couldn't repair it either b/c lens cap is part of the entire lens. Offered me a refurb for 550. I said no thanks. Still using it but it's a pain.