My OLYMPUS 820UZ arrived NEW with the battery door very loose/movable in both the OPEN and CLOSED positions. Is THIS normal for this model?
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There's a little play when door is closed and locked but I wouldn't call it loose.
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It was closed but unlocked. And not loose. As far as being normal I have no idea.
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Try the battery door lock, just below the door, not part of the door. Less than 1/32" movement when locked.
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Very much so. A few things to consider: I noticed the camera not responding to anything when the battery dies inside of it (with another fresh battery in body) which is resolved by replacing the dead battery; the knob to secure to camera gets too tight and hard to remove. I fixed this by adding a very thin foam padding that acted as a soft cushion to allow for easy turning. The fit, finish and performance are excellent for the price.
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Mine was half in, half out, as well - on each of the 4 that I bought. So I removed each battery cover and had to both unscrew one end and push from the other end to get each screw out. Now, I dont bother with the screws, since they arent necessary to keep the cover on.
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Yes, the new door that comes with the battery sticks out quite a bit. While it does look strange, the extended battery life has been fantasic! The time between charges is more than double the orignal battery.
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There are two allen wrench screws in the plastic you need to loosen. They are very tiny. I wound up just very carefully tilting the camera by grabbing it and slowly working it down. ( I didn't have aa small enough allen wrench!) Just turn it slow and it should move.
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on the bottom of the camera case there is a rubbery button that you have to slide slightly and then the battery compartment door will open. on my camera the button was pale gray and about one quarter of an inch long.
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Yeah I know....I hate that too. That's a real problem. You can try leaving the door open, a trick I used to use with my camcorder, but I bet the mzm200 is too "smart" for that. Have you tried leaving it in pause mode? Check the manual and give Sony a call and see if they have a solution.
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I haven't had this problem. I would check that the batteries are snugly inserted. If so, you could return the product. But I wouldn't give up on it. It works very well for me. If I had your situation, I would secure the whole device to the mailbox lid with tape or a band anchored by more Velcro or small bolts.
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Hi. When the camera is switched off or the lens detached, the motor is disengaged so the focus elements and/or aperture rattle around. I had one of these for a while, and the 30mm version and both did the same thing. I never got the sense that anything was in danger of breaking and as soon as you turn the power on everything snaps into place.
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Memory serves me correct, as I don't have mine with me at the moment, you must remove the battery cover on the bottom of the camera, and it should fit on the battery pack as so not to lose it. Then after removing the battery from the camera, insert the battery pack into the slot and tighten down using the screw. Don't over tighten so not to damage the pack against the camera. It worked well for me and I've had no electrical issues.
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I have to be careful when closing the battery door, to be sure it slides and clicks in place so it does stay shut. But when I hear the click, its good to go.
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People, it has to be tight to be waterproof! Holding the camera in your left hand, use your left thumb to push the door down AND open (away from the center of the camera) while using your other thumb to push the gray latch to the left, in order to change batteries or access MicroSD card. It just takes a little patience and practice.
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Sorry you are having issues... unlock the knob on the side, and push in the button on the other side when you slide it out. It actually should slide out either way. Many of these plates come with extra screws for your camera and generally they store them under the plate, usually screwed in. It's possible that maybe one of them loosened and is preventing your plate form coming out. Try turning over the whole thing and maybe that will create a gap to get your plate out. I have 4 of these, and at work we have another 6. I haven't had any issues, so hopefully this isn't a common problem. Hope that helps, good luck! Sorry you are having issues... unlock the knob on the side, and push in the button on the other side when you slide it out. It actually should slide out either way. Many of these plates come with extra screws for your camera and generally they store them under the plate, usually screwed in. It's possible that maybe one of them loosened and is preventing your plate form coming out. Try turning over the whole thing and maybe that will create a gap to get your plate out. I have 4 of these, and at work we have another 6. I haven't had any issues, so hopefully this isn't a common problem. Hope... » Read More Sorry you are having issues... unlock the knob on the side, and push in the button on the other side when you slide it out. It actually should slide out either way. Many of these plates come with extra screws for your camera and generally they store them under the plate, usually screwed in. It's possible that maybe one of them loosened and is preventing your plate form coming out. Try turning over the whole thing and maybe that will create a gap to get your plate out. I have 4 of these, and at work we have another 6. I haven't had any issues, so hopefully this isn't a common problem. Hope that helps, good luck! « Show Less
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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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Hi Gail. I noticed with my son's new L28 that certain AA batteries are slightly larger than others, in which case the battery compartment cover will not slide shut if the batteries are too large. For example, I had Duracell rechargeables that would not fit, yet the extended life specialty batteries I purchased at the same time as the camera work just fine and fit in the compartment without a problem. (eneloop XX 2500mAh Typical / 2400 mAh Minimum, High Capacity, 4 Pack AA Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries ) Hope this is helpful!
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Did not have a problem with the battery door. Maybe you might want to try a different brand of battery and see if that makes a difference.
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The diagram shows how to position the cord so it exits the camera body through the built in hole. It is hard to see. There is a rubber flap over the hole, and the flap looks exactly like the camera body, so it is not obvious that it can be moved. Turn the camera upside down, with the battery door closed and looking at "batt.open", the flap is directly below the 'n'. It works fine, just hard to see.