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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2006. It has been replaced by the Panasonic TZ3.
Panasonic Lumix TZ1
Panasonic Lumix TZ1
C+
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Best camera for traveller. Buy online."
  • 4 out of 5
"great camera! do buy one!"
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Gary (gdavis44) 0 pts

Camera turns off when operating the Zoom

When I operate the zoom (t), the lens goes all the way out then comes all the way back in and I get the message" Please turn Camera Off..."
I have done the set-up reset, taken out the battery, taken out the SD card, blown on the lens. There does not appear to be any abnormal sound from the lens. The camera is 2 .5 years old and out of warranty. Any ideas?
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Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts
June 12, 2008 12:02 PM
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It sounds to me like a lens problem, more specifically something is wrong with the zooming mechanism in the camera. Usually if a camera cannot function with the zoom because there is something that is stopping the mechanics from working correctly, the lens will retract or it will tell you to reset the camera, or clean the camera, to avoid damaging any of the parts. Try blowing compressed air into the lens, and if that doesn't work try taking in to a repair shop to see if they can take it apart and clean the inside, again most likely with compressed air.
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