Panasonic Lumix Travel Zoom - Sticking Lens Shutter Repair

[@cgrinna]

Graham, thanks a ton. Have the tz-19 and had same problem. Tried to remove the Bezel, but after inserting a blade under and around, it would not come off. After trying some gentle prying, I gave up and just blew it out with my heavy duty blower. Put battery back in and the shutter lens close fully and properly. Not sure why the bezel wouldn't come off easily, but anyway, all is good now. Thanks for the video and giving me the confidence. CR from Florida

[@macoofka]

What a pity you haven't made this video 5-6 years ago. I had the same problem with my TZ10. The Panasonic service couldn't get it fixed! The camera was travelling to them 3 times, they finally fixed it, but it cost me lots of nerves and the quality of pictures after this was never as good as before the defect occurred. Thanks for your work :)

[@propfella]

I purchased a reasonably recent camera 18 months to 2 years old for just $15 recently. The owner told me the photos he shot all had a dark shadow on the end result. When it arrived I saw those leaves were out of shape and I flicked it with a finger. The Leave instantly looked OK and the camera worked perfectly. Somehow the leaves had caught one behind the other, top and bottom. Obviously the spring wasn't powerful enough to overcome the problem. I was rather pleased as the camera suddenly increased in value, from $15 to around $400. But it's now a keeper and I'll sell my much older model. :-) Great tutorial by the way, Well done.

[@ruiqiu866]

DMC-ZS20 You fixed it- just different. I don't think the bezel comes off but after I tried just using a brush and blower, I noted that there was the remains of a blow pressing on the same area of the bezel where the cover would not easily close or open. I pressed on, and started running the craft knife around the bezel to see if I could remove it. It was really tight under that pressing area and as I released that, so too did the parts of the cover release. Didn't have to go any further, working perfect now. You saved another camera, THANK YOU!

[@Mr_ManMan]

Thank you sir 🙏🏿 Tomorrow I’m going to get a precision screwdriver kit and be confident going in on my GX85 because of the confidence this video gave me #RESPECT

[@duncansonny8556]

InstaBlaster...

[@ZZebidee]

What an absolutely brilliant video. Clear instructions easy to follow. Thank you for posting this.

[@colorlife3969]

It didnt work for me

[@rangy_one]

Hi Graham, another really helpful video. Do you know if the DMC-LF1 can be dealt with similarly?

[@rolandbrooks467]

Not sure if you will pick this message up Graham only I have the same problem with my LF1 and wondered if this "fix" would apply to that camera too ??

[@ArsenicDrone]

I have a Panasonic DMC-SZ7 with half a lens shutter that was stuck all the way open. I started watching this video, watched the part prying the bezel away, and tried that a bit with sharp tweezers (a knife didn't help). There's a bit of the bezel that was bent inward from being bumped, and I just bent it back outward. Works fine! With this and disassembling the back to get debris off the sensor (video BMDBE4mjLYQ ), I have my camera back.

[@DavidKRandom]

Thank you, Graham. I successfully repaired the lens shutters on my ZS10!

[@qutub-ul-walikhan2459]

Dear sir, your video is very informative. I have 28 to 200mm Richo Caplio 4, camera. Due to fungus issues I sent it two times for cleaning. Now when I on it it's screen shows dark marks which covers 90% of the screen. Can you tell me what fault it could be. Karachi Pakistan.

[@TheRecreationalMachinist]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@keithtanner2806]

Interesting, I had this problem with a TZ35. I resolved it temporarily by tapping the camera hard against the heel of my hand. Eventually, the problem went away. I had hoped that if it returned I might be able to use this method to clear it but seemingly if it is similar to the TZ30 this will not be an option.

[@mbm58]

The bezel is not comming out in my TZ30, any other way to pull it out? Tks

[@pauldesmond3269]

Before taking the camera apart try this........1: turn camera off,2: hold the zoom button to W,3: while holding button to W turn the camera on......this simple trick just fixed my TZ30 .....which had the zoom error and the lens would retract but would then come out again and stay out.......might not work for you but worth a try.

[@sirihitti5101]

thank! I was able to fix the shutters of my lens!

[@GoWOWHolland]

Do you know how to fix the sticking lens cover on a TZ3?

[@amluzia]

Brilliant thank! This is a great camera, I always kept it. This was a main problem, it only needs one or two particles of sand to jam it up. Now I think its also in the lens extension mechanism

[@MorganGlassco]

Do you know if the Lumix LX10 has the same general configuration? I'm have issues when it is opening. Thanks

[@22Jeffers]

I’ve the same issue on mine, would be good to know if it is the same procedure.

[@tilica5353]

Great,great work ,with passion .Thank you.

[@amrunner4]

Graham, I have had several of the zs series including the zs7 you just discussed, but also this camera and a zs50 and zs60. These have all had a problem of drawing dust into the lens assembly which is behind the front elements, and requiring disassembly to clean. Could you possibly review or comment on how to disassemble the newer models including the zs60?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

The lenses on the TZ20 onwards are REALLY difficult to disassemble and I would not recommend splitting them.

[@clarification007]

Same question about the ZS70!

[@CruiseReport]

@@GrahamHoughton12 Would that be true of the ZS40 as well?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

In my opinion all cameras from tZ20 or ZS10 are too difficult to work on. I attempted a clean of my TZ70 and ended up with a camera that can no longer be used !!!!

[@clarification007]

@@GrahamHoughton12 You are honest, we appreciate that. Thanks Graham.

[@salvatoredivita4773]

Dear Graham, I have a similar problem with FZ2000. "system error zoom". when switched on, zoom is not extending and I get "system error zoom". And I'm concerned about trusting the services to take them apart. If they open /unscrew parts and they may charge something I may not need it or break more parts than what exist in reality. And most of the services electronic items returned comes back with more problems and or they need to be taken to the services again and again. I don't know what to do? I appreciate your further suggestions thank you in advance

[@ellynicole6655]

Do you have an idea how to keep this camera dust free to prevent this issue from happening in the first place?

[@peterbryenton]

Very helpful information, thank you.

[@tibornagy3678]

HELLO, GRAHAM. CAN THE TZ-31 CAMERA BE REPAIRED?

[@faustsmith]

Is the ZS8 shutter / lens constructed in same way as this ZS10?

[@flysolo553]

Do you know if there is a process to remove/replace a control ring around the lens? I dropped my camera, and the front plate that holds the ring broke (loops holding it cracked). I can buy a new camera front and use it for parts, but wonder what the replacement process might be. Thanks!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

what camera are you referring to?

[@flysolo553]

@@GrahamHoughton12 Lumix ZS50

[@mrweakwill5606]

Very nice.thank you.with this Trick you can Clean The Lens inside. I use a thin Wire with cotter too clean.very helpful. I have tz22 and an fz82 with dmw lt55.it s an nice camera.i See some Videos of you.good Job 👍

[@Paulaprinzessin1]

Thanks a ton.... I must admit, since several years I buy every year a new camera, because, of the sticking lens I always threw the camera away...

[@ellynicole6655]

Hi, thank you for posting this video. Will this technique work on the ZS 19? I heard you mentioned ZS 20 but I have a ZS 19. Thanks in advance!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Yes the ZS19 is the ZS20 but without GPS

[@Phillijr100]

elly nicole I’ve tried and no avail

[@westsenkovec]

Using a hairdryer will make disassembly easier because the heat will make the glue soft.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Good idea

[@clarification007]

But better go gentle with the heat, the lens is plastic made!

[@Garywham]

do you have a clip for when camrea is turned off the lense dose not retract.

[@fordchua5636]

Also can u make a video on how to fix the diformed bezel

[@MrMartinez37]

Presumably you could use this method to get dust spots off of the glass/plastic lens that invariably get sucked in.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

the dust can also get onto the inner surface of the font element which will usually require the lens to be stripped.

[@clericduran]

You are the man!

[@christinecoughlan4699]

Thank you very much Graham.

[@fordchua5636]

Is it same thing with DMC SZ7? Please answer. I cant remove the uppermost layer of the lens

[@fordchua5636]

I accidentally touch the spring and it disassembled please help

[@Taliesyne]

Hoping this will work for my TZ80 that took a tragic faceplant into the sand a few days ago...

[@hajahajaiidjdnddje6587]

Thank you soo much bro

[@emiliosanchez1109]

Great!!!!! Thank You.

[@Sholeh2012]

nice... !!! mission complete

[@jbol2454]

I am unable to do what you've shown on this video on my TZ7. It has a different fascia and even if you get past that it's differnent underneath, can't get the shutter off.

[@brianjones238]

Did you manage to find a work around to get the shutters cleaned?

[@acebars]

@@brianjones238 I'm afraid not and I rather ham fistedly tried to remove the fascia because it's different from in the video, it'll just damage it if you try to take it off.

[@TwoUpTourer]

Excellent!

[@martingilligan]

Excellent informative video

[@GrahamHoughton12]

thank you, really appreciated.

[@garypoole716]

Nicely done ✅

[@agrafes6]

Wish you’d have made this footage a few years ago. I’ve thrown a camera just like that in the bin, for exactly the same thing. 🙄

[@VREDFOX]

As i can see many camera manufacturers are using this crappy shutter design

[@icabod2592]

Maybe I'll remove the shutter-lens cover on my LF1 and find a lens cap that fits

[@pchinnIII]

That looks like a recipe for disaster.

[@ريماسمدري-ث1ض]

اكو عرب؟

[@andrewmclauchlan9205]

Graham, will this work with a DMC-ZR1?