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Mar 21, 2014 16:51:45 #
Nonna
Loc: Paris, TX
I love taking pictures! I have an old camera. Its a Minolta DiMage Z1. It no longer zooms in or out. I am looking for a new one, but have severe financial problems. :roll: Looking forward to learning new things here.
Mar 21, 2014 17:03:44 #
Mar 21, 2014 17:09:49 #
Nonna wrote:
I love taking pictures! I have an old camera. Its a Minolta DiMage Z1. It no longer zooms in or out. I am looking for a new one, but have severe financial problems. :roll: Looking forward to learning new things here.
Welcome aboard. When you try to use the zoom feature exactly what happens?
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Mar 21, 2014 17:26:51 #
Mar 21, 2014 17:35:17 #
Nonna
Loc: Paris, TX
It does nothing either way. Just glad that it didn't get stuck totally zoomed in or out!!
Mar 21, 2014 17:37:34 #
Welcome,welcome,welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay.
Have you checked any pawn shops? Sometimes you can get great camera deals there.
Have you checked any pawn shops? Sometimes you can get great camera deals there.
Mar 21, 2014 17:38:10 #
Nonna wrote:
It does nothing either way. Just glad that it didn't get stuck totally zoomed in or out!!
When trying to zoom is there any type of grinding noise? Or any noise at all?
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Mar 21, 2014 17:38:59 #
Can you zoom it manually? If so, that is all you need.
Nonna wrote:
It does nothing either way. Just glad that it didn't get stuck totally zoomed in or out!!
Mar 21, 2014 18:39:35 #
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Mar 21, 2014 19:00:45 #
You grab the lens ring and pull on it, it should move, then just adjust it where you want it. And you have to move every time you want to make a shot that you want, that is
manual zoom.
manual zoom.
Nonna wrote:
No, haven't tried to do it manually. How would I go about doing that?
Mar 21, 2014 19:34:35 #
Nonna wrote:
No noise at all.
I checked into that model. There basically is no way to manually zoom it. The zoom is strictly motorized from what I can tell. It could be something as simple as the zoom switch contacts. No way to know without some disassembly. A switch will start out being erratic at first. Next step would be the motor that drives the zoom. At that point it's probably a lost cause since I'm sure repair parts are no longer available. I would suggest using it as-is and saving for a newer model. It's amazing what less than $400 will buy these days. The Canon SX50 for example. And the MP rate is tremendously increased. If I'm looking up the right model you have a camera with 3.3 MP. Most cell phones are way above that. Like I said, I would use it as-is and go out and take pictures. A zoom is not a "have to have". You might get more creative living without it for now. :thumbup:
Mar 21, 2014 19:56:45 #
Nonna wrote:
I love taking pictures! I have an old camera. Its a Minolta DiMage Z1. It no longer zooms in or out. I am looking for a new one, but have severe financial problems. :roll: Looking forward to learning new things here.
Welcome to the Forum Nonna :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 21, 2014 20:08:56 #
Nonna
Loc: Paris, TX
pounder35 wrote:
I checked into that model. There basically is no w... (show quote)
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