How do you keep dirt and lint from getting on the lens when there is no lens cover and the camera is in your pocket?
1760742
when the camera is turned off the lens retracts and a cover mechanism closes over the lens. it's great pocket camera. it's always good to check for lint on any camera lens as none are completely lint-proof.
1760743
Point and Shoot cameras close their lens automatically every time they are turned off, in which case the lens will not get dirty. Why would you carry the camera in your pocket without turning it off? These cameras generally turn themselves off, closing the lens, after only a few minutes.
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.
1760745
1.camera does't belong in pocket. 2.keep it in a lint free small camera case. 3. be responsible, take care of your equipment, its expensive.
1760746
I bought the "roocase" that was recommended and use it to carry the camera......also fits in my pocket just fine. The lens close when the camera is off.
1760747
yeah, i do carry mine in my pocket and the lens is closed. it wouldn't fit in my pocket otherwise. lens closed, dirt and lint can't get in. if i'm on the beach or somewhere that it may get dirty, it's in a plastic bag in my pocket.
1760748
The lens is covered when you turn the camera off, and opens when you turn it on.
1760749
The lens retracts when you turn it off. And then auto cover protects the lens.
293388
It will hold up against the mud. You do not have to have the lens cover attached, however, it is recommended to prevent scratching it.
1432167
I don't touch it. I use only a mount lenses. So I never take it off. Never had a problem.
1092485
Remove the external lens, put the phone really close to object. worked here.
363691
There is a lens. As a precaution seal the lens with silicone sealant to keep out water.
1249519
Its called a lens hood, and it comes with the camera. If you use this hood, you cannot add a lens filter.
464718
you probably have dust in the lens. This is common if you keep a camera in your pocket. you should contact sony and have them service it (it's still under warranty, and dust in the camera shouldn't happen so quickly. FWIW, my T1 took about 4 years of in the pocket before I noticed dust, and now I notice lots of dust.)
293821
Dirt will get into this. The speakers, cameras, and flash are all unsealed and exposed. Over time dirt an debris (hair, lint) will make it's way inside the case. You will need to periodically removed the case for cleaning.
130709
Yes, the camera lens is exposed. In my opinion it is buried enough to protect it from scratches if you are referring when you lay your phone down.
433222
I read about that before I purchased mine and though it is possible due the compact camera's fixed lense, if you take really good care of it and try to be cautious I don't see how it can't be avoidable. I purchased a Pelican 1020 micro case and keep it in there, no way any dust can get inside of it.
578910
Well if it gets dust in it, just spray it with water... I got lint from my jean pocket in the little area by the contacts. I just washed it out with some water. If it get's full of dirt, just run it under the faucet. The only parts that are exposed are the four gold contacts. They are protected somewhat by the metal shell of the device. They aren't harmed by water. I have sprayed water directly in by the contacts to get lint out. It didn't even phase it. I of course shook the water off and let it dry overnight. It wouldn't damage the flashdrive, but the computer might not like to have wet things put in its ports. Well if it gets dust in it, just spray it with water... I got lint from my jean pocket in the little area by the contacts. I just washed it out with some water. If it get's full of dirt, just run it under the faucet. The only parts that are exposed are the four gold contacts. They are protected somewhat by the metal shell of the device. They aren't harmed by water. I have sprayed water directly in by the contacts to get lint out. It didn't even phase it. I of course shook the water off and let it dry overnight. It wouldn't damage the flashdrive, but the computer might not like to have wet... » Read More Well if it gets dust in it, just spray it with water... I got lint from my jean pocket in the little area by the contacts. I just washed it out with some water. If it get's full of dirt, just run it under the faucet. The only parts that are exposed are the four gold contacts. They are protected somewhat by the metal shell of the device. They aren't harmed by water. I have sprayed water directly in by the contacts to get lint out. It didn't even phase it. I of course shook the water off and let it dry overnight. It wouldn't damage the flashdrive, but the computer might not like to have wet things put in its ports. « Show Less
1093181
I'm looking for a case myself. Panasonic makes an old school leather case (DMW-CGB1 for the body and DMW-CGL1 for the part that wraps around the lens), which is kind of nice. JapanExposures sells a handmade version, but it just covers the body, not the lens. I've also looked at that custom leatherette textured covering, which might add a little protection. But I'm not super jeeped about any of those. Still looking...
1772387
The lens is on the inside, protected-that's what I needed to protect it from sand and weather. There is no cover.
926079
You should buy the case made for it, as the lens is not flat, so it needs to be protected. An extra battery is always nice.
2037336
Keeping lens covers on lenses and keeping them in bags / pouches minimizes dust accumulation but not eliminate it. dust has a way of getting in to most places.
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.
886067
A fold over case is all Ive ever used with both my Nikon P6000 and my P7000. I have not had any problems with dust.