Lens won't move

John · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: Lens won't move

A few weeks ago the lens on my camera decided it no longer wanted to move in and out. The camera tries to move it in and out but can't.

I think it may have something to do with me stepping on it a few seconds before it stopped working, but I'm not sure.

So what I want to know is, what is the best lubricant for cameras? I'm thinking WD40 but maybe dry chain lube would work if I sprayed enough all over the camera?

Thanks for any help

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duncan_g · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject:

DONT put lube on it!! It'll make it yucky and grease up the lense.
Just try and pry it out, dunno if it will work tho.

dandantheadminman · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject:

you've got some dust or dirt on the sliders probs, basically try and pry it open or get it repaired by the shop DON'T try and lube it, that won't work and will fuck up teh cam
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John · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:53 am Post subject:

should I do a sex wee on it?
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dandantheadminman · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:28 am Post subject:

yes, definitely.....
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duncan_g · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject:

Might be a new lube...

John · Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:14 pm Post subject:

I can sell you some?
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duncan_g · Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject:

I have my own factory thank you very much.

John · Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject:

Ah alright then.

Let me know if your factory shuts downs or anything then.
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mikedeere · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:31 am Post subject:

What camera is it?

I had the same problem with my old Fujifilm S602... Basically what happened is the lens motor gearing had all sheered thus rendering it useless. Had to pay for a new zoom/focus system to be put in.