Panasonic FZ1000 M2: System Error (zoom)
Jun 5, 2023 11:30:41 #
Unable to get beyond turning on camera and receiving the error message above. Lens extends completely but cannot access menu, or see through live screen. Have turned on/off multiple times, along with taking battery in/out, replacing battery and SD card. Searched Panasonic, internet and DP Review as well. Tried some of their recommendations. Any help would be appreciated. Going on NY trip soon to see my granddaughter in the International Modeling event (IMTA). She was top 5 when it was held in Florida. Do not want to be without my camera. Thanks for any recommendations.
Jun 5, 2023 18:02:17 #
Any recommendations to fix camera lock with this error? Camera is Panasonic FZ1000 II. Thank you.
Jun 5, 2023 20:24:29 #
jozee wrote:
Any recommendations to fix camera lock with this error? Camera is Panasonic FZ1000 II. Thank you.
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3729390#:~:text=First%20take%20the%20battery%20out%20for%2030%20seconds,will%20have%20much%20choice%20but%20to%20return%20it.
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Jun 5, 2023 20:47:44 #
jozee wrote:
Any recommendations to fix camera lock with this error? Camera is Panasonic FZ1000 II. Thank you.
You just posted this question a few hours ago.
Jun 6, 2023 11:28:17 #
jozee wrote:
Unable to get beyond turning on camera and receivi... (show quote)
Is it still under warranty? I have heard about these types of issues before with bridge cameras and usually the lens assembly needs repair or replacing. When it extends I would try to carefully clean around the sections of the lens barrel with a soft cloth to make sure nothing is jamming or blocking it (the camera may not think the lens is fully extended). I would also carefully pull out the lens barrel when it is extended to make sure the lens is indeed extended all of the way.
Jun 6, 2023 12:12:31 #
I had a problem with Panasonic FZ300 freezing. Turned it off and on multiple times, removed battery multiple times, finally did camera re-set. Nothing helped, so I ended up buying a new camera. It was a few years old, so I figured trying to repair an intermittent problem would cost as much as a new camera.
Jun 6, 2023 14:07:15 #
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Loc: California
jozee wrote:
Unable to get beyond turning on camera and receivi... (show quote)
I’m afraid that your camera needs a new lens.
In rare instances, “System Error” message is apparently associated with Panasonic lenses or other lenses that have optical image stabilization system made/designed by Panasonic. Many years ago my Leica Q had such problem and I tried every trick to resuscitate it to no avail. The error message was intermittent at the beginning but became permanent at the end. I researched the Internet for a solution but found only a few mentions of the error messages among Panasonic cameras. I had to return my camera to Leica for the lens replacement under warranty. It took almost two months to get it back.
Jun 6, 2023 16:51:48 #
Thank you all for your help and recommendations. The camera is still under warranty and will probably have to send it in for that. My problem is just more important for me know because I will be without a camera for my granddaughter's event in NY in two weeks. Camera is completely 'stuck', unable to even get to the menu. I truly do appreciate all your suggestions, links, and personal experiences with this problem. Thanks again.
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