has anyone had problems with the zoom/lens getting stuck? when the camera is closed it looks like there is an open ring where lots of stuff could collect. thanks!
1935501
Not so far. I've only had it for about 6 months, but so far everything is great.
1935502
My mother and I both purchased this camera. I have not had any problems with freezing. Going on 5 months of use. My mothers camera did freeze- AFTER it was dropped on the floor though. As far as stuff collecting on an open ring, the lens is covered when closed, if you throw it in the beach bag, yes it will catch sand in places. I have been able to dust it off without any problems.
1935503
I have only had my F850EXR a short time but as of now have not run into this problem.
841668
Although I don't use the zoom much, its not a problem since there is a catch before you turn it off. I have been pretty satisfied with the quality of the pictures. I do usually edit the pictures on picmonkey.com
387699
I have had this problem. Very gently wiggling the lens seems to retract the lens, with no observable effect, at least in my case. But do so at your own risk! This camera has become useless to me for a different reason -- dust has collected on the lens inside the camera, with no obvious way to open the camera to clean it. I get very bad blotches on my photos, especially when using the zoom.
1863283
I have found there is lag, but if you point and shoot you can take a shot! YOU will not see it on view finder , it will have last picture taken on it , but still will take a shot ! I am taking mine to Aruba this year and can't wait! I took amazing video in Key west and beautiful pics. as well!
154006
It's funny you mention the lense. I have put it my pocket and now it wont close. It is a real pain. I thank you for your honesty. It probably was a rep I was talking to. I wish I could have tried the casio beforexmaking my purchase. But I didn't have the time to wait for it to get here by mail. Perhaps my next camera purchase will be the casio. Thought the canon seems to be working well for now. As long as I make sure the lense cover is completely open. Thanks again.
2039944
The camera is truly amazing. But I had a minor issues with it under water. When I used it once under water it developed condensation in the lens afterwards. I am not using it under water anymore which is a pity but I do not want to ruin otherwise nice camera. I suspect there is some kind of leak and I would be thankful for any advice.
1060428
I wish I could help you but sadly I can't ! I bought the same lens and it works perfectly well ! It's on my camera (a canon T3 rebel) permanently except when I need my zoom ! Maybe you should try it on another camera ! It would tell you if it has a defect or not ! Sorry about that ! Arnaud.
87254
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...
264959
I haven't seen that happen at the start of a shoot, however, I've seen it with a busy natural background and people in the foreground. Sometimes the zoom gets antsy and refocuses. I've learned to shut down the autofocus to take care of that problem. One thing I did notice, however, is that the zoom aprature is a bit noisy and can be picked up in quiet environments very audibly. That drives me crazy, so I went w an external low-pass mic to solve that issue. Beautiful camera, though.
992402
it will not stay on focus ring- so I guess it for zoom only. Good question- if people can get it to stay on the focus ring they must have a wide ring. wont stay on any my canon lenses.
49732
Thank you for the tip.I like the camera very much, great zoom, it also has facial recognition.If you get it, one little note, make sure the rec, is on when your recording.I believe I hit it too quick when I put the camera on, and it did not register.Yes I did not record a whole chunk that I thought I did.Wish you the best with your camera stuff.
1540759
thanks for the suggestion!! i dropped mine on a kitchen floor and thought it was broken for good! i tried doing what you did and i fixed it!! thanks so much! i thought i was gonna have to buy another camera!!
425470
yes-- accidentally obstructed lens when turning on camera. Lens went off track & froze; spoke to Canon support; no fix. Sent camera back & got refurbished replacement (ordered another 1200 while waiting, now have backup.)
1134254
I had the same problem for a while. it was some sort of "zoom lock". Finaly came on and displayed the warning "Zoom Lock". Eventually had to replace the camera. Sorry if bad news.
600121
The thing that makes it is the lenses I have had no problems with mine and it break down in what you want to do with it . Just keep your file updated and you should be happy with it.
154003
Nope. I am not a canon support rep. Just a gal who wanted to put her hard earned cash iron a little camera for travel and not drag the big one around. Thanks for your post. I have been very happy so far with how the pictures are coming out. Except for the lense cover does not close all the waythat which is annoying. So I have to check it everytime to make sure I don't have a black halo in y pictures. Thanks for all these posts.
1366810
Try taking out the battery..I have had that happen before with my other Kodak cameras, but it was only temporary..I just fiddled with it until it worked. Some times the lens gets stuck...hopefully you won't have to get a new one.