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stuck lens cover HZ35W WB650

Started Jun 4, 2012 | Discussions thread
MikeGF Regular Member • Posts: 326
Re: stuck lens cover HZ35W WB650

I would expect this to be grit in the blades. You could try turning the camera on and off several times and helping the blades open and shut with a toothpick or match stick. With luck this may dislodge the grit.
WD40 may work but I would worry about it getting on the lens.

On the Panasonic forum someone had a similar problem and ended up putting a very small spot of super glue on the blades and then leaving them open.

This did mean the blades were fixed in the open position but it didn't affect the operation of the camera.
I hope you manage to fix your camera and do let us know how the outcome.

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