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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The lens cap is not pictured here. It is a "true cap" that fits over the entire top of the lens like a hood. Here is a photo of the cap: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/digital-camera-accessories/tokina-16-28mm-f-2-8-lens-canon-mount/1014780487
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No, it does not come with the camera. I bought the lens adapter kit (http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-CLA-T01-Conversion-Lens-Adapter/dp/B00821BLX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1358369519&sr;=8-1&keywo;rds=olympus+tg-1+adapter) and, although overpriced, that was one of the benefits. It does include a lens cap. LOVE this camera by the way.
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Has anyone seen any actual reviews of this camera as opposed to marketing spec lists? Sometimes I've seen pre-production models of cameras that get reviewed prior to actual release. It is the low light ability claims of the Nikon that I'll need to see put to the test. That's probably the biggest Achilles heel of all these superzooms. It may have a CMOS sensor (which explains the burst speed of this camera) but it is still the same small size sensor as all the superzooms so I'm dubious about any huge improvement in low light. All of the previous versions of this new crop of superzooms (Nikon, Sony, Fuji) only got a flat four star rating in Amazon while the Panasonic FZ35 and FZ40 both are at 4.6. This new group has longer zooms than the Pansonics but I need to know if the picture quality is improved in any way.
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Hey Julie- I too had this same question so I went out and purchased the Lumix DMC-TZ5. I found the camera to be very good in the zoom department and video was nice as well. The reason I returned this camera was because of the picture quality. Panasonic seems to me, to have yellow pictures. Even though there is IS, I still had many shots that turned out to be blurry. I owned a Pansasonic in the past and had the same issues on that camera. I now own the Olympus Stylus 1010 for about 2 weeks. I had a mid-size camera for years and loved it but wanted a pocket size camera that would do justice. I am very picky and have bought and returned 4 different point and shoot cameras. The Olympus 1010 is the first camera that I have fell in love with. Very fast, very small, and the image quality is awesome! I have a very difficult shooting base but this camera far exceeds any other camera I have purchased or spent many hours playing with. I am so very satisfied with my purchase and Olympus really has come through with this camera. Hope this helps!
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As far as I am aware there was and is only version of it in this configuration. It came in 2 colors; black or white. They only made? (marketed) it for about 7 months and then pulled it off the shelves. No explanation was ever given. It simply disappeared and no questions were ever answered. As a used camera it now trades for 2 to 3 times its retail value when new. Go figure!!! P.S. It's a great camera with may nice features. If you have need of a light, pocket transported camera to do high or low shots and you want to be able to easily view the screen while framing the shot it can't be beat.
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They do make them. The camera itself has a 55mm thread on the lens. I don't know if Panasonic makes one exclusively for the camera, but you can buy one. Usually you use a lens hood from something like glare. They can be purchased fairly cheaply here on Amazon. As long as it has a 55mm thread it should screw on to the tip of the lens.
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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.
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Wow, that's a lot of information to digest! I can tell you really enjoy photography though-thanks for the help! I must have read your latest post like five times!Since I'm still I beginner, I have no idea how to operate the camera in A or M mode so I guess I'll leave the purchase of a prime lens for later on.~ Dan
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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 joined Club Panasonic when I purchased one of my Panasonic cameras. I got an e-mail from them yesterday offering the DMC-G2K Body Only for $350. They had 3 other options: a G2K with an H_FS014045 14-45 lens for $600 and a G2K with either the 20mm or 14mm "pancake' lens for $650. This offer was directly from Panasonic for Club Panasonic users.
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The lens cap has a small slot on the side where one can attach a cord to the cap then to the camera...problem solved.
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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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The lens that comes with isn't. I bought a bigger one that was. It has a WR on it where the info is for the lens. Love this camera though.
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You probably need to check the technical information. I recently purchased this camera and have been very happy with it. To a novice user, it doesn't appear that you can add a lense.
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It seems to me that all of these cameras should be listed as "disposable". They work fine for a limited time then develop lines or spots on the screen, and as cautioned in previous posts a lense error message which is the end!I love Canon cameras and now am in the process of replacing my latest "disposable". Do I want to buy another Canon? I think I will look at the Panasonic this time around...
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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!