Some people mention wishing they had a lens cover for protection. Isn't the point of this camera is it's ruggedness? How do owners clean the lens?
1107027
Hello, I clean mine with soft tissue only. As you said, this camera was built to endure roughness. I'm pretty happy with its performance. I hope to have helped. Regards from Brazil. :)
1107028
I get this camera pretty dirty, and so I tend to just put the whole camera in the sink and wash it. Once it's washed off I just wipe off the lens. That might not be the best care for the lens, but it seems ok so far.
1107029
I have a chamois tipped cleaner (optics cleaner), it also has a lite brush on the opposite end, it's made for cleaning optics (binos, scopes, cameras lens). I've also used a lint free cloth to wipe the lens of my cameras, glasses ect.
1107030
Your right about ruggedness, but you also want to protect this excellent camera. I bought a generic bag that fit on my belt. Its small and goes in tackle box, backpack, where ever . gives you some protection. And I put lines cloth on lenses when packing. Have fun.
1107031
I've had no problem keeping the lens clean with a standard lens brush/cleaner. as for ruggedness...well this is my second WG-2. the first one leaked as soon as I entered the water on St John USVI leaving me without a camera for the whole trip! so I strongly recommend testing your camera in the water BEFORE you take it on that long snorkeling trip...
1107032
Your right about ruggedness, but you also want to protect this excellent camera. I bought a generic bag that fit on my belt. Its small and goes in tackle box, backpack, where ever . gives you some protection. And I put lense cloth on lenses when packing. Have fun.
1107033
I do, that way it's ready to take the best picture possible instead of a picture with a smudge on it.
645064
Any time I get a new lens I always buy a UV filter to put on the new lens and leave it to protect the lens glass. Let's face it new filters are a lot cheaper than a new lens. You don't always want to use CP filter but you still need to protect the lens.
558030
The outermost lens element of my G-10 is now scratched, all scratches aligned in the same direction. I'm not completely sure, but I suspect dirt or dust got caught between the external lens aperture (the thing that functions like an eyelid when the camera powers-off) and the lens element. I'll be sending it to Canon shortly.
2009068
I don't understand the question. If you are asking if a new lens should have a scratch on its lens the the answer is NO!!!!!!!!!
577687
I currently use an FZ30 and I was thinking of replacing it with an FZ50 because my FZ30 has exactly the problem you've experienced. Only mine is a C-shaped mark in the upper right. There are no detectable marks on the lens and the camera has never gotten wet. I've always wrapped it up when I brought it in from the cold. I can't imagine how the sensor could have gotten dirty. I haven't checked out getting it repaired yet, but I'm disappointed to hear the problem can occur on a FZ50 too. Aside from this, it's the perfect camera.
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.
434874
I clean the camera lens on my iPhone and the lenses on optics with no problems. I do follow up with a micro fibre towel which makes it perfect. Otherwise there is a little tiny bit of residue, You can't see it but it's there.
213559
The lenses have their own cover. I use filters on all my lens as additional protection as well as for effect.
330155
that s a good question for every body have lens pen cleaning ! Im try with a wet towel bot maybe its another stuff can clean more professional
846381
If screwed in properly it should help keep any moisture and dust off of your camera lens....I have not noticed any problems with my lens an this time.
973156
Another reviewer mentioned that there's a thin plastic protective coat over the lens that some people are not removing before using. Is this possibly your issue?
259737
I have a rider on my home owners insurance that covers my lenses. It pays for any damage or loss that I might have with my lense or camera. It is cheaper than extended warranty and covers more.
130710
The lens is exposed but there is adequate protection. I've had the case for over a month and my lens is still perfect. I hope this helps.
602434
I don't own this camera. I received it, didn't like that it had no protective lens cover and returned it.
1080588
No the camera does not have a lens cover. I had a previous model that had one that slid over the lens but using it in salt water sometimes made it stick and then the camera was useless. The lens is set back in the new camera so that it will not get scratched easily.
858601
Have you had any problems with dust? I found three or more reviews on the DMC-ZS8 with particles of dirt accumulating. How's your camera faring with this problem? One person actually took the time to take the camera apart to clean it - Amazing! He wrote how he did it and posted it in the July/August 2011 time period. I can't purchase this camera with confidence even though it sounds great. Thanks much.
273812
Yes, the one I bought came with a lens cover. However, I purchased a separate UV Filter that screws on the camera lens. This serves as permanent lens cover and you don't have to worry about taking the lens cover off or losing it. If you scratch the UV lens, simply replace.