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Mechanism problem.

  • 09-04-2012 7:29pm
    #1
    Bipolar Joe
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    Not sure if this is the right section, but there you go anyways!

    We have a Lumix DMC-TZ6, and the zoom seems to have gotten a bit sticky, think it might have been stage fog. Any clues as to how one would go about cleaning the mechanism?

    Much thanks!


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  • #2
    dazftw
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    How old is the camera? Its probably just broken? I doubt stage fog can cause damage to a little lens motor?

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  • #3
    Bipolar Joe
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    It's about two years old or so. Should clarify, it's not the zoom itself, it's the wee bit you jiggle to make the zoom happen.


  • #4
    DotOrg
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    stage fog is usually mineral oil, so would rarely cause stickiness, normally it can leave an oily coating on lenses


  • #5
    Bipolar Joe
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    OK, so. Any idea on how to stop the wee jiggly bit from sticking?


  • #6
    dazftw
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    You probably can't I'm afraid.. Its old for a compact. The only thing I can think of is if you were to clean it? If its the button I'm thinking about its probably just got some built up residue maybe?

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  • #7
    Bipolar Joe
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    Do you think maybe a small alcohol wipe or something might do the trick if I were to be gentle?


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