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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9
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HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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"Who is my FX9 origin?"
  • 3 out of 5
"Has anyone had the LCD screen go blank on them?"
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Truong Quang Truong (trungthu83) 0 pts
August 22, 2008 9:59 AM
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More question to Mr. James Deruvo: how can reset the firmware of camera?

Dear Mr. James DeRuvo,
Thank you very much for your answer to my last question. I keep my camera in good condition, so perhaps the problem involves in firmware troubles as you pointed. But can you tell me how to reset the firmware? Do I have to go to a camera shop to ask them for repare it or I can do by myself with the CD disks attached to the camera when I bought it?
I am looking forwards your answer.
Best regards,
Truong Quang Truong
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
August 25, 2008 2:47 PM
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This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the
camera reset to factory default settings.

Not really sure for your camera specifically, but if you check your manual, there is a procedure.
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Alexandra Evans 0 pts
September 21, 2008 6:59 PM
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I have the same problem and tried James DeRuvos' suggestion. The only thing I accomplished was that the lense doesn' t close at all now.

Any other suggestions?
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
September 22, 2008 5:51 PM
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I'd try it several time, Alexandra. Not just once. Also, cycle the camera on/off a few times to see if the lens retracts. Absent htat, you may be looking at a repair.
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Alexandra Evans 0 pts
September 22, 2008 8:24 PM
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James, it worked! Yeehaa and thank you so much. I'm a happy camper again :)
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
September 24, 2008 2:41 AM
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;)
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Truong Quang Truong (trungthu83) 0 pts
September 29, 2008 3:30 AM
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Sorry but it doesn't work. I tried many times following your advice but the problems still remain.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts
September 29, 2008 8:31 PM
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Then I would suggest you contact Panasonic about a warranty repair.
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