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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No, it's the built in lens. Problem with this camcorder is that there is not very much wide angle capability so you have to stand way back. The Sony lens seemed better. Try the canon out at a store to see if youre ok with the lack of wide angle before buying online.
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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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The panasonic lumix fz28 has a builtin lens. Unless you saw it off, there's no way to fit this lens onto an panasonic lumix fz28 ... ;-) Is this some sort of joke?
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Brandon. It doesn't say when you asked this question but I figured the answer out. First, I just purchased the last one that a storefront had for $289, so i'm sorry if I stole the lens from you :X. Second, the price is going to be interesting on this lens from here on out. It has been discontinued due to a recently announced new model. The question is how much will this new model cost? To my knowledge that hasn't been answered. I decided to snag it at this price because if the new model is upwards of $400 then it out of my price range anyway. If the new model comes out sub $400 this older model might tank in price. Supply and demand will dictate based on that information. As for big stores, I don't see you having much luck. Most did firesales and liquidated their stock already to mitigate the price risk. I can tell you that this is my first fixed lens for general photography. It hasnt even arrived yet, but when it does I plan to test it out. If its not to my liking I can resell it to you at the price I purchased + the tax I paid + shipping. I would generally just return it but that lowers your chance of it ending up in your hands. If this was a recent post just come back to me and I can show you proof that it hasn't even arrived yet :). Take care!
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When I got my camera, the lens attached that came with it had a lens cover. I bought a second lens and had to order a cap to go with it since it didn't come with one...also, this was a good four or five years ago when I got my camera...I don't know what is included these days...best...it's a sensational camera.
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I'm curious . Did you return or keep your lens and are you satisfied with it ? I'm looking to order one for my camera . Thanks .
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Yes, Mine came with all of these things. The lens cap attaches to the camera so you never lose it, and the camera reminds you to take the cap off before you use it. I have had mine for a month and have captured some great shots of the bluebirds and woodpeckers in my back yard. It does not have that annoying delay that some digital cameras have when you press the shutter button - a big plus for action shots.
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Hello Edwin :) Yes i do believe it does. A lens cap seems like a very insignificant thing, yet it actually protects thee most important part of any camera, the lens! Good question and I hope i was of some help? Reiver
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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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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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There are lens caps for both the front and back of each lens so the lens in the camera has it's front lens cap and the other lenses are protected by their lens caps. This is really a fantastic deal.
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No it does not. I have had two major problems with it and now it is unusable. The first thing that happened was the shutter release fell off......Panasonic fixed it.......then within a couple of weeks, I got a black dot right in the middle of my sensor therefore reproduced on every photo......I can use iPhoto to rub it out so I didn't worry, can't send it back.....out of warranty! So now in the last week, the focus on the camera has given up.......I am upset.......this is my third Lumix.... I'll buy a Nikon.....
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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.
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I will assume that you are asking about a lens cap, so, yes it should come with the lens cap. However, do your homework and be sure you don't mind this particular lense not having an image stabilizer. This one does not, other ones do and are a little more expensive. Hope that helps you.
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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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I believe there is no need for a lens cap. When the camera turns on the lens opens and closes back dow upon powering off.