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vince Harrod (castlecreator) 107 pts

September 17, 2007 10:48 AM

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Hi, I too keep getting lens error messages, all seem to bee 144,1,1,97 and 411,1,1,77 etc, it zooms a little, stops then gives error message. It stil

It still takes photos , if I use the zoom then it gives an
error message then switches off. Would a spray of wd 40 help?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts

September 17, 2007 12:44 PM

Vince, Kodak's position on this is that you are dealing with underpowered batteries. While they say that Alkalines can be used, they can also be underpowered and are not recommended. They recommend KAA2HR NiMh or CRV3 Lithium.

However, if this doesn't solve the problem, a service may be recommended. There is also a firmware update available and you can download that at kodak.com.

The update addresses issues pertaining to deleting pictures in review mode, thereby improving that feature.

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vince Harrod (castlecreator) 107 pts

September 27, 2007 3:39 AM

Thanks for that, I had tried changing the batteries but to no avail.
I noticed scratches on the side of the lens barrel indicating grit or dirt in the camera. A service would cost between £59 - £89 so it wouldn't be worth doing. I may as well put the money towards a new camera. I'll just use this camera till it stops working. It just means I have no zoom facility.
Thanks for the input.
Regards
Vince

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts

September 27, 2007 1:38 PM

Well, what you could do is try to gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. You may also want to see if a reset helps.

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Hi, I too keep getting lens error messages, all seem to bee 144,1,1,97 and 411,1,1,77 etc, it zooms a little, stops then gives error message. It stil

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