Drunk dropped my Lumix! Repair?
Oct 7, 2023 12:36:35 #
So in an unfortunate drinking accident I dropped my Lumix ZS 80, and now the lens is stuck open and it won’t take photos. Any one have a favorite repair place they have used for Lumix? Just a side note: I have drunk dropped my Sony RX 100 more times than I can count and it never broke!
Oct 7, 2023 12:39:24 #
TommiRulz wrote:
So in an unfortunate drinking accident I dropped my Lumix ZS 80, and now the lens is stuck open and it won’t take photos. Any one have a favorite repair place they have used for Lumix? Just a side note: I have drunk dropped my Sony RX 100 more times than I can count and it never broke!
No recommendation on the camera repair but maybe buy an OMS TG-6 that is supposed to survive drops.
Oct 7, 2023 12:52:08 #
hpucker99 wrote:
No recommendation on the camera repair but maybe buy an OMS TG-6 that is supposed to survive drops.
Great tip !!
Oct 7, 2023 12:58:25 #
hpucker99 wrote:
No recommendation on the camera repair but maybe buy an OMS TG-6 that is supposed to survive drops.
Or maybe just leave the camera home when you go partying.
Oct 7, 2023 14:16:30 #
Oct 7, 2023 15:15:55 #
Oct 7, 2023 15:58:44 #
My experience with Lumix cameras is that they are pretty tough. Try sending it back to Panasonic.
MFF
MFF
Oct 7, 2023 20:33:00 #
Take your RX100 next time you go drinking! What could it hurt??
Oct 7, 2023 22:58:02 #
hpucker99 wrote:
No recommendation on the camera repair but maybe buy an OMS TG-6 that is supposed to survive drops.
Lumix Pro Services rocks. https://lumix-pro.us
The Olympus TG-6 is the predecessor to the current OM Systems TG-7. My wife has a TG-6 and it is fantastic for snorkeling and diving and any rugged use.
Oct 8, 2023 06:05:23 #
TommiRulz wrote:
So in an unfortunate drinking accident I dropped my Lumix ZS 80, and now the lens is stuck open and it won’t take photos. Any one have a favorite repair place they have used for Lumix? Just a side note: I have drunk dropped my Sony RX 100 more times than I can count and it never broke!
Maybe consider not drinking while shooting?
Oct 8, 2023 06:06:14 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Take your RX100 next time you go drinking! What could it hurt??
Oct 8, 2023 06:07:02 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
TommiRulz wrote:
So in an unfortunate drinking accident I dropped my Lumix ZS 80, and now the lens is stuck open and it won’t take photos. Any one have a favorite repair place they have used for Lumix? Just a side note: I have drunk dropped my Sony RX 100 more times than I can count and it never broke!
midwestcamera.com
Oct 8, 2023 06:53:43 #
mffox wrote:
My experience with Lumix cameras is that they are pretty tough. Try sending it back to Panasonic.
MFF
MFF
Might be worth a try. However, somehow I remember a similar posting a few months back where an attempt was made after a similar incident. Panasonic denied the request siting an operator fault and not a defect/premature failure. Given the price point for a ZS70/80 series, I think you’d be better off biting the bullet and replacing it.
Oct 8, 2023 06:54:46 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
TommiRulz wrote:
So in an unfortunate drinking accident I dropped my Lumix ZS 80, and now the lens is stuck open and it won’t take photos. Any one have a favorite repair place they have used for Lumix? Just a side note: I have drunk dropped my Sony RX 100 more times than I can count and it never broke!
maybe rehab instead of repair :)
Oct 8, 2023 08:08:57 #
47greyfox wrote:
Might be worth a try. However, somehow I remember a similar posting a few months back where an attempt was made after a similar incident. Panasonic denied the request siting an operator fault and not a defect/premature failure. Given the price point for a ZS70/80 series, I think you’d be better off biting the bullet and replacing it.
And that is assuming the camera is still underwarranty. But I am sure Panasonic doesn't warranty damage by droping the camera. They may be able to fix it for less than the cost of new one but even then buying another is a better solution.
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