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DP1 stuck lens problem (I'm intending to DIY it!)

Started Jun 6, 2014 | Questions thread
khunpapa
khunpapa Senior Member • Posts: 2,666
Re: DP1 stuck lens problem (I'm intending to DIY it!)

I had "repaired" many struck-lens compact camera at no cost. Eighty percents are caused by some fine cloth debris, a single grain of sand, etc. that was suck-in in the previous power down.

Sorry that the steps in my blog is in local language. I try my best to translate into English

WARNING : the 'repair' process MAY destroy your camera.

1. Charge the battery to the full.

2. While waiting, use small, clean paintbrush (the real one!! not from photoshop!) to brush out all the debris around the lens barrel. Try looking at the barrell minutely. Magnifying glasses help. Please be .. slow, patient, and carefull. 
IF you have luck, you may find that fiber. Good luck here. Else ....

3. Find helping hand.

Insert battery. With right hand on the body and left on the stuck lens, ask the third hand to power on the camera.

Once you hear the internal motor try to drive the lens barrel out, help pulling the barrel out with gentle force
How much force, I don't know. Have to consult the lucky angels around you.
If not success, power down and repeat from step 2 as much as you want.

DP lens has internal focusing mechanism. But to work, the lens barrel must be fully extended. 
GOOD LUCK.

PS: For every owner of non-merrill DP1/2, I suggest you buy HA-21 tube and a filter. Permanently attatch to your DP prevents this misfortune.

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