How To Repair & Clean A Panasonic Lumix ZS & TZ Model Leica Lens Units

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This video will show you how to disassemble & reassemble Panasonic Lumix Lens Units for a ZS3, ZS4, ZS5, ZS6, ZS7, TZ7, TZ8, TZ9, TZ10 and possibly other Lumix cameras. This video does not show you how to determine what may be wrong with your camera lens. You can see how to disassemble and then reassemble the camera by watching this video: • Repair A Panasonic Lum...

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@anastassiosa 9 лет назад

I had this camera for 5 years and was very happy with it , but one day...no focus at all ! I heard all stories from smart ass "expert -repairers" here in Greece : from re-programming, to replacing lenses (70 euros) , replacing the electronics (more than 100 eur)...etc... and then I found your video here ! GOD BLESS YOU , my friend Robert , and all the rest of nice people who spend their valuable time in order to show and explain to the rest of us here how to fix it !

@BustersCNCchannel 5 лет назад

Thank you so much, Robert. There is no way I would have got that lense mechanism back together without this video, it took me several hours and no screws left over.

@Thebobfactor 5 лет назад

Great job! And I'm glad the video helped you out.

@bikejoede 5 лет назад

Awesome video! Thank you a million times! I had already given up my TZ10 because it had a big scratch on the front lens. Your videos helped greatly to replace the whole lens unit and to clean it up!

@JohnClulow 5 лет назад

Your instructional videos are the best I've ever seen on RU-vid. Thank you so much for posting them.

@garydodd3184 10 лет назад

Thanks Robert saved me a very expensive repair job. Your instructions are easy to follow for my DMC-TZ10.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

That's great Gary! I'm glad it helped out and you were able to get your TZ10 going.

@PENETANGFIRE 9 лет назад

Hi Robert. My ZS1 had a dust issue so I followed your instructional video and thanks to your well detailed and professional instructions I was able to fix my Camera. The ZS1 lens is identical to the one you were using. I was quoted over $100 to have my camera repaired. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@Gallardo6669 5 лет назад

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH ! For this video. I have my lumix already 8yrs and its great, besides the fact i got already twice in vacation so much sand/hair in the lens which was seen on all my pics. Here i am again, using your outstanding very well explained video again to fix my cam. Thank you so much again to help me and others!!!

@mdysart 9 лет назад

Robert, Wow,,,thanks so much for this. You saved me having to buy a new camera. My ZS7 had a tiny amount of dirt on one of the internal lens, which was showing up big right in the center of photos, and after following your instructions for taking the camera apart, and then this one on cleaning, it is back to taking exquisite pictures. I've been happy with this camera for so many years, and didn't really want to buy another one or pay panasonic $$$ to clean it. Although, I was a bit nervous, looking at all the parts and screws when it was taken apart, I wondered how hard it would be to put it all back together, but your instructions were clear and accurate. Thank you.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Awesome! I'm glad the video helped you out. It's hard to give up a camera that you like using because of dust on the lens. And, not to mention the big money to pay someone else to repair or clean it for you. I'm glad you were able to do it all yourself.

@K8AC 7 лет назад

My ZS6 had developed a long irregular slightly dark area on photos and I suspected it was just dust in the lenses somewhere. Turns out it was a piece of fiber on the surface of the CCD. I went ahead and took the rest of the lens assembly apart and found dust on every lens surface along with what looked like oil from fingers. I followed the video carefully from beginning to end and everything worked perfectly when I was finished. Could never have done it without this great video - many thanks. Another thing I've learned from this exercise: don't carry around your camera in a pocket. Dust from tissues and fibers from the pocket WILL find their way into the lens assembly eventually. Now to find a suitable case to carry the camera in.

@Thebobfactor 7 лет назад

Good job getting your camera lens cleaned. I'm glad the video helped you out. And, great point on using a carrying case!

@LilBlighter 10 лет назад

I've just fixed my TZ10 thanks to your very helpful guide. That pesky lens was really fiddly, but eventually I did it. Thank you.

@briangriffiths1285 7 месяцев назад

Just what I needed for a little used TZ7 with a blob in the middle of the picture. I was pleased that you showed how to put it back together!

@Stegmutt 10 лет назад

Great job at clearly explaining and filming each step of the way. Very cool that you know so much about lens assemblies and were willing to take the time to share your knowledge.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Thank you very much Stegmutt! I hope the video helped you out in some way.

@obsidian666 8 лет назад

Hello Robert, just followed your Instructions, now everything is fine again! Thank you very much uploading this tutorial, it really helped me out and saved my old cam from beeing repared for a load of money or ending up as electronic waste! Thanks a lot!!!

@Thebobfactor 8 лет назад

Hi Daniel. That's great! I'm glad the video helped you out.

@GregdeJong 10 лет назад

Amazing to find this on RU-vid. Thank you. I did all of this procedure without a hitch. Sadly, I couldn't resolve the mechanical problem that is afflicting our ZS5 (but I'm sure it's related to the zoom motor), but now I've been in the guts of a DC. Fun!

@johnminerich5992 10 лет назад

Thanks Robert, I love my TZ7, but it was getting very dirty inside the lens. I followed your instructions, and now it is like new! I appreciate the extra time you spend on reassembly, as this is so critical. Great Job!

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

You're welcome Robert. The TZ7 is a great camera. I'm glad you were able to get your lens cleaned up!

@googeeish 10 лет назад

best explanation on the subject. Note; you will need a very good light source and loop to see tiny parts. Can air is best for blowing out dust. Q tips can leave fibers behind. Don't rub alot on the lenses, some are plastic. Expect 1-2 hrs to do this the first time. Take careful notes and mark parts location during dis-assembly. MAKE alignment marks of your own prior to taking the lens assembly apart. Do it slowly so everything does not just fall apart. A fine red marker or something..Again, detailed notes are important here. The thin sleeve in the lens assembly is fragile! Easy does it. No force should be used in re- assembly. Plastic parts are generally self-lubricating too. Inspect gears and grooves for wear. Parts need to be clean when assembled. Wash hands and wear gloves if possible. Gently test assembly by rotating drive gear prior to placing the end cap on lens assembly and make sure everything is exactly placed as you took it apart, otherwise the lens will jam when you turn it back on. Try this with a junk camera first if possible. Ribbons disconnect by lifting the black portion of the clip and gently extracting the ribbon. Screw drivers have to fit well as a fair amount of torque is needed to remove the screws. Good luck. Fun and interesting to see how these are made. Thanks for the video.

@ncbenr 9 лет назад

Thanks so much for this clear and detailed video. I dropped my ZS7 and had the dreaded Zoom Error. Upon disassembly, I found that the plastic ring that guides the metal pins in the lens had broken. I was lucky enough to find a replacement on Ebay and with the help of your video, I was able to properly reassemble the lens unit and get my cameras working again!!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Hey, that's great ncbenr! Excellent job in repairing your camera. I'm glad the video was helpful to you.

@ArtVistaProductions 4 года назад

Best instructional videos I have seen about anything. I followed easily and serviced successfully my Lumix DSC-ZS7 which had developed dark spots in the picture.

@B-Realx 11 лет назад

Just what I needed. My camera has been sitting for a year with an out of focus lens. This should do the trick. Thanks for posting!

@mjrtude 8 лет назад

Thanks Robert, I look forward to seeing a video in the future once you have the ZS-19 lens figured out.

@derekcramer9015 7 лет назад

Robert. Thanks for your help. I now have an old favourite back in working condition.There's nothing more satisfying then fixing something for yourself.

@berniew7317 10 лет назад

Thank you very much, Robert, your video helped me to repair my camera, could not have done it without your video

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hey that's great Bernie! I'm glad you were able to get it repaired.

@helenm3302 9 лет назад

Hi Robert. Thanks very much for getting back to me. I will have a go at taking it apart to see if I can fix it. It's worth a try. Many thanks for your advice.

@Helvetica_Scenario Год назад

Sir, you helped me salvage a ZS5 that was pristine except for a moldy lens. I was able to swap in the lens from a non working ZS5 thanks to you and this video.

@Thebobfactor Год назад

Hey that's excellent! Great job on your repair. And I'm glad the video helped you out.

@BullyBully1957 9 лет назад

Very nicely done Robert, well explained and very clearly filmed. I fixed my old Lumix with that lens a year or so ago with some help from Graham Houghton's video, yours goes further I think. I'm currently have a go at the ZS19 lens (TZ30 in UK), far more fiddly, I nearly got it back together but a couple of the components got stuck and didn't survive the untangling! I look forward to your successful video!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Thanks very much Steve! And good luck with your ZS19. I hope you're able to get something figured out on it. I currently have a ZS19 torn apart on my bench that I'm "still" working on. Hopefully it won't be too long before I have a video for it.

@kevinomura5251 9 лет назад

Thanks Robert! Just pulled apart and cleaned the lens on a ZS7, your video was a great help!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

You're welcome sure Kevin! I'm glad the video helped you out.

@NOLAinNOOGA 9 лет назад

you have the patience of the Saints... This is an awesome video explanation of the camera lens removal... your diction is superb. now I will not balk at price to clean a camera

@simonbaker9909 6 лет назад

Pretty darn amazing instructional video, so excellently done and narrated. Thanks for such a great production.

@Thebobfactor 6 лет назад

Thank you Simon!

@scox825 8 лет назад

Wow - brilliant - I've been working with an inferior camera to my TZ8 because I just couldn't afford to replace mine - there's a big "smudge" on the lens of the TZ8 and I used it for taking photographs for my online store. I just decided - after several months - that I need to see how much a new lens is because the colour on the new one is no one near "right" when I take pictures and my phone camera, although far superior to this new one (how crazy is that?!) still has trouble sometimes. Very frustrating - Just found a lens for the TZ8 is only 25 to 30 quid and then I found you ! Wish I'd have thought of looking earlier...thank you so much for this. You, Mr Hosea, are a complete life-saver. Samantha @ Rivey's Space.

@CMHSoftware 8 лет назад

Thank you very much Samantha! I'm glad the videos were helpfu to you. And I hope your TZ8 is up and running for you again.

@scox825 7 лет назад

Just never seemed to get around to it so I just commandeered my 17 year old lad to do it ... it's all up and running perfectly - just wanted to say thank you again. Business can run smooth again at last - yay! Samantha @ Rivey's Space.

@lindsaydickson9841 7 лет назад

Robert, Thanks very much for ZS and TZ lens unit video. I have just followed your instructions to successfully clean off dust on the sensor and in the lens unit of a ZS5 we no longer used because of the black marks on the images. The clarity of your instruction has enabled it to become a functioning camera again, so thank you very very much. I also have a four or five year-old Lumix DMC-TZ30, which I think is sold as a ZS20 in the US. It is not working in that the lens unit is not extending, the lens cover is only half-shut and a "System Error (Zoom)" message appears on the screen. I did disassemble the camera but found that the lens unit is different to the lens unit of my ZS5, which is the same unit you used in your video. I could manually make the TZ30 lens unit extend and retract, but it seemed to take more force than I think should be needed and I could not get the lens cover to fully close. The lens unit looked fairly clean though. Do you know if the lens units in later Lumix cameras in the TS and TZ range can be taken apart and cleaned? I noticed in your comments to others that you were thinking of repairing a ZS19. Any advice you can give on the later Lumix ZS and TZ lense units would be greatly appreciated. No matter what, you have already helped me a great deal with your lens unit video and I do thank you for your help. Kind Regards Lindsay Dickson

@Thebobfactor 7 лет назад

I have worked on the lens unit for a ZS19 one time, and it was very tough to do. It's a lot different from the earlier versions. Unfortunately I didn't make a video for it though. It may be possible that your camera lens unit just has some dust or dirt inside that is causing it to stick and the motor just isn't strong enough to extend it. A half-shut lens cover is usually a sign of dirt or sand being inside. I'm sorry I can't be more help on for you Lindsay. Feel free to contact me though if you decide to disassemble the lens unit and I'll try to help out in any way I can. -Bob

@harrydickson6043 7 лет назад

Robert Hosea Bob, Thanks very much for your reply. If a ZS 19 lens was tough for you then my TZ30 lens might be a bit too hard for me without some step-by-step instructions. I have not been able to find any disassembly instructions or videos for the later lense on the internet. Thank you for your kind offer of help. I will let you know if I do tackle it. I mention again though how pleased I am to have the ZS5 working again. I found reassembling the lense hard. You have a very good manner in explaining things and I needed to know about the reference marks in order to line things up properly. Kind Regards Lindsay Dickson

@Thebobfactor 7 лет назад

Thank you Lindsay. I'm really glad the video helped you out on your ZS5. And if I ever come across any information at all about working on a TZ30, I'll sure pass it on to you. -Bob

@LovemeAquarius 2 года назад

This is probably the best video i have found on this topic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge !

@condeemilio Год назад

Very detailed and clearly explained. Sharp images illustrating it. All makes a prefect guide, even though didn´t encouraged me to open my camera. Thanks for the video. Emilio Conde BH - MG - Brasil

@Thebobfactor Год назад

Thank you!

@laurencewhite8217 9 лет назад

Thank you so much for this great Video! I had a lot of dust on the lens and a repair at the shop would have been at around 200€ - now i could fix it myself :-) Very detailed and nicely explained!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Excellent Laurence! Great job on cleaning your lens. I'm glad the video helped you out.

@gregt8456 8 лет назад

I know it is an older video but THANKS. Something spilled on my old camera and I was going to throw it away but with your video I was able to disassemble, clean the lenses and the lens cover and most importantly re-assemble correctly - works like brand new

@Thebobfactor 8 лет назад

Hey that's great Greg! I'm glad the video helped you out.

@corvetteusaone 10 лет назад

Robert, my sincere Thanks for posting these very informative and easy to understand videos. I have a DMC-ZS19 that has been an awesome camera, however a few weeks ago noticed a dark area appearing on my photos and it made me wonder if there was dust on my lens. I looked but couldn't see any but cleaned it anyway with a lens cloth. Looked through my view finder screen and there it was still. I will patiently follow your advise and really appreciate the kindness in providing this information. Best Regards, Rod Nelson Ogden, Utah USA-1

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi Rod! You're sure welcome and I hope the video helps you get your camera working again at 100%. Please let me know how things work out for you.

@alexkmeter4237 10 лет назад

Thanks to your great video i was able to remove a lot of dirt and dust out of my girlfriends loved but messy tz10! I am now a hero.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Excellent Alex! I'm glad the video helped out. And thanks very much for the feedback!

@9shadowbxr 9 лет назад

Thank you Robert, I just cleaned the ccd and now have perfect pics again. Thanks so much :D

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Excellent Craig! I'm glad the video helped you out.

@alparras 4 года назад

Thanks Robert for this amazing disassembly. I was able to get my DMC-ZS5 lens disassembled just to learn that one of the springs of the protective cover was missing. Any advice on where to find a replacement?

@mrmot 10 лет назад

just to congratulations you on marvelous and non selfish work you have done, to help many others... and your way explaining all this is very ... (my english|) right way! others know better what i mean :) .You helped so many peoples, and give so much time and efforts in that matter. That is very generous from you. thanks

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Thank you very much mrmot! :-)

@tilica5353 2 года назад

Great ,great work with passion and profesionalism.Thank you for this video.

@ellennielsen9872 9 лет назад

Thank you very much, Robert. I have a ZS7 which I'd taken down to the beach a few times and like many people I had debris inside the lens assembly and spots on my pictures. I followed your videos and now the camera and lens are nice and clean. I'm sure a professional would have charged about what I paid for the camera originally if not more. Great video!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Ellen Nielsen Hi Ellen. That's great that you were able to get the lens cleaned up! And I'm glad the video helped you out.

@manuellazartelaos1635 5 лет назад

Thank you, very good video, showing the internal mechanism and lenses's operation

@Thebobfactor 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@svensekmirko 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot! You sir are a legend!

@flynns2199 3 года назад

Realmente eres un profesional. Thank you very much. This video is excellent.

@markmcmurray4028 4 года назад

Super clear video. Really easy to follow. Well done.

@JohnClulow 4 года назад

Well, I picked up a ZS7 on ebay "for parts / repair" and it turns out the lens was full of sand. I think ksomeone took it to the beach shortly after they bought it and literally dropped it in the sand. It was that bad. But having watched your video now literally more times that I've watched The Godfather (which is a lot of times), I was successfull in fixing the lens and getting it working before the power flat cable going to the focus motor burned out (as you showed in another video how to fix). The one issue I had was in removing the anti-shake magnetic piece. I managed to somewhat mangle the litttle plastic tab that goes over the pin you have to set back. So I think I was able to strenthen it back in place with a drop of cyanoacrylate that I let harden overnight. That would be one caution you could think about adding to your video -- to be real careful when pushing that pin out so as not to damage that plastic tab in the process. So thanks again for the exelent videos, this being a great one!

@garyhohl 7 лет назад

Great Video! Very thorough. Thanks

@johnlhankins3613 9 лет назад

Hi Robert, thanks for this great video. I have a ZS19 which showed signs of having a jammed zoom mechanism. With a few minor differences, your video got me to the where I was able to remove the lens assembly, detach the zoom motor and manually free up the lens. I should have stopped there but I decided to pull the back off of the lens unit to see if there was any cleaning needed. Big mistake. The lens unit is very different from the other Lumix models and elsewhere on RU-vid. It has a number of plastic tongues fixed to the rear cover that fit down into the lens assembly. Once you lift the rear cover off the lens mechanism, parts seem to shift, making it impossible to reseat the cover . It looks like I may be able to get it back together if I can detach the sensor from the rear cover and put that into the lens and then attach the cover. The troublesome tongues appear to be part of the sensor. But the immediate problem is that the sensor is held in place by 3 very small, what appear to be star drive screws. Can you provide any advice on how to get the lens back together. and what tool I need to detach the sensor (if this is necessary). Thanks!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Hi John, I know exactly what you're talking about. I have a ZS19 that I had disassembled the lens unit on a few months ago, but I still haven't been able to figure out the correct procedure...yet...on how to get everything re-aligned correctly.I will tear it down again and then start from scratch. If I get it figured out I will sure pass on the info to you so that you can try it on your camera. Good luck with it! - Bob

@johnlhankins3613 9 лет назад

Robert Hosea Bob, thanks very much for your quick response. I'm looking forward to anything you can discover on how to resolve this. Let me know if there is any more info I can provide from my end.

@fatguya2z 2 года назад

Thanks sensei. I feel confident to do follow your clip.

@milanvidakovic9715 9 лет назад

Thank you! Thanks to your video, I was able to clean the CCD. Great video!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Milan Vidakovic That's great Milan! I'm glad the video helped you out.

@maync1 8 лет назад

Very impressive. This is just hat I am looking forward to. An appealing challenge. Object to be dismantled and cleaned: Lumix TZ10. Many years of rough use but still working quite well. Specks of dust, etc. abound. The screen on the back shows glossy and matt areas but I should think this does not matter for taking pictures. So, if not an issue I would keep it (although replacements seem to be available). Front protective cover acts just as you say, it opens, but not quite. Could it be that the lens has become pitted from the inside or is that just the appearance of remnants of extreme humidity, like lots of tiny tiny stains of condensation. Pictures appear OK but are no longer of the same quality and not as sharp (just softer) as those of my new TZ70. I use the TZ10 a lot around Japan where it gets hot and very humid, and I always shove it into the pocket wherever I go. So wit may be exposed to an extra whammy of body-related humidity which might also explain the peculiar "discoloring" of the screen at the back. I like DIY challenges of this kind and want to continue to use the camera as much as possible. (Also, my son wants it.) Robert, if you have any advice to give related to above I'd very much appreciate it. I realize that the TZ0 may be different in some regard from the camera you are directly discussing but that shall be my risk. Anyway, many thanks for putting together such a good show for all those who can appreciate this sort of work. All the best also with your marvelous photography. Nick.

@Thebobfactor 8 лет назад

Hi Kai. Yes, DIY challenges are fun! I love them too. The glossy/matted areas are most likely just on the LCD screen itself. I do the same thing with shoving the camera in my pocket while I'm hiking, and it does do a lot of wear and tear on the LCD display screen. Is there possibly a screen protector already on the screen that may be showing the wear that you are talking about? Just a thought. The lens protector problem is most likely caused from dust or grit on the inside of the lens tube. That's really common in moist or high humidity situations. I run into that a lot. Unfortunately you will have to tear the lens unit down completely to clean it 100%. The spots on the lens are probably condensation spots. I've never seen any physical pitting or scratching on the inside of lens units, except where I did it by accident while working on it. I have dropped cameras (unfortunately many, many times!) with the lens unit completely extended, into both snow, and also water, where just the very front of the main lens got wet, and I would wipe it off right away thinking I just got lucky that it didn't get wetter. But, after shutting the camera down and then turning it back on a while later, I would find a halo around the edge of the picture from humidity building up inside. Eventually the halo effect would disappear, but it would leave some staining behind on the inside of the lens and I would have to open the lens unit up to clean it. So, it's possible that in addition to the spots that you already see on yours, that there is also a thin film built up on the entire lens inside. And that could cause the problem with the pictures not being as clear. You should also check the CCD and clean it too if it needs it. I've had more "stuff" show up on the CCD of my ZS10 than on the lens. Good luck with your cleaning project Kai. Give me a shout if you have any other questions. -Bob

@mikeno62 6 лет назад

This is really great info Robert, thank's for showing it in detail's. Cheers Kenneth

@Thebobfactor 6 лет назад

Thank you Kenneth!

@nzrubin 10 лет назад

hi Robert i broke apart to clean LUMIX DMC-ZS20 .. .and have difficulties to assemble the lense .... could you please place a tutorial if you can about DMC-ZS20 lense assembly ? it looks very tricky! i spend already 4 days just to study it

@tinal3933 10 лет назад

This was a great video. Very detailed. Although, it didn't fix my problem, I was able to strip down the lens completely and clean it out and reassemble it. Unfortunately, my issue seems to be something else to do with the focusing part.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi Tina. I'm sorry that you weren't able to repair your camera. Maybe we can still figure out what is going on with it. What Lumix model do you have? Is the problem that your having an out of focus image? Do you get any error messages on the display? Do you hear any motors that are continuously running? Thanks. - Bob

@yaelsh53 10 лет назад

Thank you very much for specified answer I'll try to go over all the electronic cards and then assemble back and maybe it will work Thanks again Yael

@xanderk2685 8 лет назад

Thank you! Fantastic videos and a major help!

@Thebobfactor 8 лет назад

+Xander Kennedy Excellent Xander! I'm glad the video helped you out.

@cerulyse 3 года назад

Thanks for this I will have another go at it. I took it apart to clean and had to stop because I was totally lost. I found the service manual online and it says you can leave zoom motor inplace also the little optical image stabilizer thing has an extra notch so I think it's only fits in one way. and yes I think you need for gloves otherwise you're practically guaranteed to get a big greasy fingerprint on your nice clean lens !

@KennyEvansUK Год назад

I don't suppose you have a video or know of one for a DMC TZ60, which is quite different to this and a lot more complex by the look of it, having taken it apart and got this far.

@MrBonedaddy100K 11 лет назад

Thanks for posting. I have specks in my lens. Do I have to use gloves?

@adp5 10 лет назад

Thank you!! It´s very useful and very detailed

@Thebobfactor 11 лет назад

You're welcome! And good luck with your repair.

@omireio 9 лет назад

it worked!!!! :) Thank you for taking the time to make this video, and the first part one too. wow.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

omireio You're welcome amireio! I'm glad they helped you out.

@judiefaraud3845 3 года назад

Hello, do you think it could work with the DMC-TZ80 ? Thanks for your answer !

@Thebobfactor 3 года назад

No, unfortunately the TZ80's lens unit is entirely different and more complicated then this one is.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

You're sure welcome Yael. Best of luck in getting your camera working.

@steffesw4108 11 лет назад

Hi Robert, have you y Video for a repair of the autofocus motor. I have a Camera with "Systemfehler Schärfeeinstellung" and i think it is the autofocus motor. BR Stephn

@sirfanhussain4294 4 года назад

How to fix the zoom error in lumix TZ6 please tell me

@videocreation5206 5 лет назад

Good video,was too fiddly for me so i used a hoover ,removed the hose of my upright hoover and and had the camera on in full zoom ,placed it into the suction line and now have a perfect picture

@Gabora63 5 лет назад

Thank You, it was really helpful to me.

@Thebobfactor 5 лет назад

You're welcome.

@aracrg 5 месяцев назад

Your video was really helpful for disassembling my ZS3 lens. However, I'm stuck with cleaning the very outer lens element. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but that element appears to be made of two glass surfaces that were sandwiched together and injection moulded into the plastic part of the element. I can't see a way of separating them without irreversible damage. Fungus has grown between those glass surfaces. Any ideas welcome!

@adrianfernandez2932 2 месяца назад

I have the same issue on my ZS7 if you found a work around for this matter let me know please

@robertm7197 Год назад

Superbly done. But what do I need to clean and lube while in there? I would think the spiral grooves that the guide pins ride in would need to be very clean to avoid the lens getting stuck, but there is no mention of cleaning them. Also, the plastic gears appear to be a problem area, attracting dirt on the lube. So these should be inspected, cleaned and lubed with lithium grease? Any other things to do while disassembled?

@Thebobfactor Год назад

Hi Robert. Yes, it is a good idea to clean the grooves and pins. I just forgot to mention that I guess. I highly recommend that you do not use any form of grease on the grooves and pins of the lens unit. I've never come across any lens unit that had any form of lubricant in the grooves. Any lubricant would become a dust and dirt collector . Beyond that, you should be good with just doing what is shown in the video. Good luck with it Robert.

@jem2017 5 лет назад

Dear Robert, thank you for posting this. Do you have any idea whether the internal design of the ZS15 model is the same or nearly the same of the models that you name in the description? Thanks again.

@Thebobfactor 5 лет назад

Hi jem2017. I'm not familiar with the ZS15 at all, but I would think it might be closer to the ZS19 or ZS20 then the ZS6/ZS7. Here are links to videos that I have for disassembling and reassembling the ZS19/ZS20: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V38GBeRXkco.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-14bWqPADTcA.html Sorry I can't be more help. -Bob

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi Vlad. I'm sorry that I don't have anything for you on the ZS20. I do have a ZS19 that I plan on doing a video on in the future, but I'm not sure if it is similar to the ZS20 at all. If I find anything about the ZS20's lens unit I will certainly pass the information on to you. Good luck with it. I hope you're able to get your camera up and running again.

@franksweeney1395 9 лет назад

If memory serves me correct the ZS20 nearly the same as a ZS19 the difference being the ZS20 has a GPS. If you do a tear down on a ZS19 that would be great as I have a ZS19 w jammed lens and I haven't had the confidence to open it up.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Frank Sweeney I agree Frank, I think the only difference is the GPS feature. The lens unit on a ZS19 does seem more complicated than the ZS6/ZS7. But, I do have one torn down on my bench. I'm still working on getting the correct method to re-assemble it. I will sure let you know if I'm ever successful in figuring it out Frank.

@franksweeney1395 8 лет назад

Dextor, there is nothing in that page

@vicv2321 6 лет назад

Hi Robert, thank you for very useful and detailed videos. Unfortunately, video referred in the above @~1:04 - "Repair Panasonic Lumix ZS6, ZS7, TZ9 and TZ10" is no longer on your channel. Would it be possible to restore it? Need to clean sensor on ZS6. Thank you.

@Thebobfactor 6 лет назад

Hi Victor. Thanks for pointing that out. It's now available again. You can see it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o9O43EOkiKY.html Good luck with your sensor cleaning. -Bob

@chrispeddle453 10 лет назад

Hi Robert, I have DMC-TZ30 that I dropped in a rock pool, although was in a camera case. The camera worked perfectly after the event but when I took the battery out and put it back in the camera won't turn on. I've charged the battery, lights indicating fully charged however, still won't turn on and no noise when switching on. I think it could be sand/dust in the lens - I'm going to follow your video, do you think this will help?

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi Chris. I would bet it's moisture in the camera and not sand or dust in the lens unit. I had a camera do the same thing one time when it didn't get "wet" so to speak, but a small amount of water, maybe a few drops, did get inside. My camera still worked for a while, but eventually it quit working after moisture from the few drops of water worked it's way onto the circuit boards. I was able to get it going again by opening the camera body and removing the circuit boards and allowing them to dry completely. When it comes to electronics it sure doesn't take much moisture to make a camera completely stop working. I wouldn't think you would need to disassemble the lens unit unless you can see visual signs of moisture inside the lens unit. Good luck with your camera Chris. I hope you get it dried out and up and running again.

@RichardEduardo 9 лет назад

I need the Lumix ZS20 screen. Can anyone help me find her and tell me the cost.?

@cipolin92 9 лет назад

Hello ! Thank you very much ! I could clean my TZ6 + TZ10 lens with your videos. 2 x 80€ saved :-)

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Hey that's great! I'm glad the videos helped you out. Thanks for letting me know!

@zquall 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video, is really great!

@Thebobfactor 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@sebastianb7634 9 лет назад

Hello. I have a 4/3 Panasonic lens, H-H020 which stopped working. Is that something you could look at? Thanks.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Sebastian B Hi Sebastian. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that lens unit at all. Sorry I can't help you..

@helenm3302 9 лет назад

Great video. Just wondered if you could give me so e advice please. My Lumix TZ7 was dropped. The lens wouldn't work at first, but then started to work, however it would get stuck half way resulting in a message asking me to turn off the camera. It now makes repeated clicking noises before telling me to switch off the camera. The lens tries to move. Occasionally it will work ok but this is not very often. I have been told a repair would cost too much as the camera is 5 years old. There is no apparent damage on the outside of the camera and on the rare occasion when it works it takes a perfect picture. Have you any idea what the problem could be? Thanks.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Hi Helen. A friend of mine dropped his new ZS10 camera right after he got it and it started doing the exact same thing. He would have to turn it on and off repeatedly to get it to randomly work, When it did finally work, it would work one time and then completely stop working again. The problem was that the lens would not extended completely due to an incredibly small dent in the outer lens housing. I was able to disassemble the lens and remove the dent. My guess would be that one of the metal coverings, either the outside or one of the inside, on the lens unit has a small dent or one of them is slightly out-of-round now. Either one could cause this problem. Unfortunately since you can't see any obvious dent on the lens, I think you would need to disassemble the lens so that you can test the movement of the individual lens pieces to determine where the problem is. Sorry I can't be more help Helen.

@peeam3755 10 лет назад

Robert- Great video. It gave me confidence to open up my DMC-Z3 which was dead and replace the lithium battery.The camera now turns on and takes pictures but the display is only showing a white screen with occasional lines. I think the problem is the two ribbons from the display- a large and a small one. They are probably not seated correctly. Also, the large ribbon has the dark side facing up while the small one has the shiny side. I think that is how they were. Any advice would be appreciated.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi PeeAm. Both flat ribbons should have the shiny copper colored connections that are on the ends of each of them, facing up, before they are slid into the connectors. Also, check to make sure that each of them are slid into the connector as far as they will go before flipping the small flat tab back down to the locked position. There were a few occasions where the lcd display wouldn't work for me and I could see that one of the flat ribbons was at a slight angle after I had locked it in place. Usually it was the small one. I would just put a little pressure on the flat cable with my thumb and then straighten it out and it would work fine. I hope this helps!

@peeam3755 10 лет назад

Robert Hosea Thanks for your quick reply. I went back and tried sliding the LCD connector a few times and VOILA- SUCCESS ! The strange thing was that the shiny side did have to face down. Thanks to your guidance, one more camera saved from going into the rubbish heap.

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

PeeAm Hey that's awesome PeeAm. Good job!!!

@sigma7070 7 лет назад

Hi Robert, i have an old TZ7 and inside the first Lens it had Dust. After you very good dicribtion I disamble it fast. Only the screws were dificult to disamble. After this I cant clean the Lens. It was no dust. It was like crystals inside the Lens. In ebay i get a old spare TZ7 it had water inside but the Lens was good :). Many Many Thanks for this good Film

@Thebobfactor 7 лет назад

I'm glad you got your camera running again Marcus. Good job!

@2775paulo 10 лет назад

quick question: I have a lumix ZX1 when either the lens open or closes, the piece (do not know the name of it) than should close and protect the lens, does not close or open totally, need to shut/open manually, use my finger nail to do it...can this be fixed? how? thanks on advance for your help

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi Paulo. I'm not familiar with the ZX1 lens unit at all, but if it's similar to other Leica lens units then sand or dirt, or a dent in the lens housing, could cause that problem. The only way to completely clean out any sand or dirt is to remove the front cover unit. Unfortunately you will need to disassemble the lens just to get access to the two screws that hold it on.I do show how to remove that part of the lens at the time location of 16:50 of this video. Also, I show how to remove the entire lens assembly from the camera body in my other video How To Repair A Panasonic Lumix ZS & TZ Model Camera (CCD sensor, lens unit, etc.). You will only need to watch the first few minutes of that video to see how to remove it. It's pretty easy. Good luck with it Paulo and let me know how you make out on it. -Bob

@paulschneewind8979 3 года назад

EXCELLENT VIDEO

@TheSeattlerat 9 лет назад

What is the best way to clean the pieces that comprise the outer-most lens cover and come together like elevator doors? Can that entire assembly be removed and each individual piece cleaned? I have acquired a TZ8 with very sticky movement during both power on and off, and believe that there is a large amount of some unknown residue clogging this part of the camera. Thanks for a great video, very clear and precise!

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Unfortunately the best way to clean the lens cover is to remove it completely from the lens barrel. You will need to tear down the lens unit to where you have access to the inside of the section with the object lens and lens cover on it. There are two small screws inside that hold the lens cover on. Once you have removed it from the lens barrel it is easy to clean. Clean it with something that doesn't leave a residue, such as Windex. Good luck with it!

@condeemilio Год назад

Had you make the video showing the opening of the camera body ?

@Thebobfactor Год назад

Yes, I have made a few videos that show how to get into different Lumix camera bodies. The video that shows getting into this series of Lumix camera body can be seen here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o9O43EOkiKY.html I also have other videos for other models. Which model of Lumix are you wanting to get into?

@OujiDarkmatter 10 лет назад

Hi Russell,I am most wary of all the moving parts(6 metal flaps) in the TZ-60 lens covering.It's way over the top in terms of potential problems in my opinion.Do you have an opinion about this or am I just showing my age(old 35mm girl)? This is a brilliant,helpful video btw,THANKS :)

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hi Blinky Cat. Without having one in my hand to look at, it would be hard to say. I would hope that Panasonic has figured out a way to prevent dust & particles from getting into the lens, which is usually what causes the lens cover from opening and closing properly. Good luck with whatever you decide on!

@user-yc6pz6od2u 7 дней назад

Dear Robert, thank you very much for this wonderful instruction video. I have gotten an old DMC TZ10 unusable because of "System Error (O.I.S.) and came across your video in search for information where the image stabilizer would be. From your video now I know, and I wonder if you could tell me if this might be an error that dis- and reassembling the lens unit would put a stop the error message "?

@Thebobfactor 7 дней назад

Hi. Unfortunately it sounds as if there is more than just a problem with dust in this case. I would guess that it is an electrical issue with it. This video will get you inside the lens unit though to where you might be able to see what the problem is though, just in case it is something just preventing the IS to move.

@user-yc6pz6od2u 3 дня назад

@@Thebobfactor Thank you, anyway. And greetings from Germany :-)

@Thebobfactor 3 дня назад

@@user-yc6pz6od2u You're welcome. 🙂

@capturespixels_ 3 года назад

😕 mine had it completely had it it’s 2 years old I have a tz80 camera the len cap had came off so I guess it’s completely broken 😞

@henryvargaspineda3015 4 года назад

Hello, can you make some lumix DMC-FH25 desassemble and reassamble lens tutorial? please I need help

@Thebobfactor 4 года назад

Hi. I'm looking at doing some more cameras soon. I'm will be finishing up a video on a Canon A4000 and a DMC-ZS50 very soon. I can look at doing the FH25 after that. It will be a few weeks at least though before I can do it. Is the problem that you're having with the lens unit itself, or is it something else with the camera? Any error messages being displayed?

@JohnClulow 4 года назад

Well, my ZS7 I picked up for $20 on ebay now works flawlessly.. At first I thought the damage I did to the horizontal plastic on the optical isolation system plate that goes over the retractible pin was a show stopper because I kept getting an O.I.S. error after a minute or so telling me to power off and back on again. So I tore it down again and cleaned it up in that area to reduce the chances of sticking as the plate tried to move. that didn't work so I tore it apart a third time and that horizontal part broke off completely when it was attached to the vertical post on the movable board. So I didn't see any function fo that anyway, and put it back together with out it where the pin was still over the movable board but no plastic above it, and low and belold it now works flawlessly !! I think that horizontal piece of plastic isn't functional except maybe to make it harder to back off the pin. So I'm reall happy now as I have a like-new ZS7 that I got very cheap and was able to fix myself thanks to Robert Hosea's outstanding video. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

@Thebobfactor 4 года назад

Chicago John, what an awesome job of repairing your camera. Your persistence certainly paid off. It can be frustrating after getting a camera back together, only to get yet another error message. And it's easy to just quit at that point. Not you. That's great. I'm glad your camera is working and I'm glad that the videos helped you out! -Bob

@Dubnitski 5 лет назад

thanks a lot

@dszwcz 3 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial. I was stuck with disassembling the lens from the tz60 :/ Do you have an idea how to do it?

@Thebobfactor 3 года назад

I have tried to disassemble the lens unit on the ZS40/TZ60, but have not been successful at it. I do have another ZS40 to attempt it on, if I figure it out I will post the video. All I have on that model for now is the main body disassembly and LCD display replacement. You can see the main bode disassembly video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fYZlhShQ-hg.html

@dszwcz 3 года назад

@@Thebobfactor I saw it and you show it great. You have amazing talent!

@TheAngelMil 8 лет назад

Hi Robert...thank you and congrats for the video, it's been a great help! I have a DMC-TZ6 camera and unfortunately it got wet with salt water and some sand is found inside the lens unit...after this the camera continued to function with some zoom troubleshooting. I followed your video, open/closed the lens unit several times and although it works mechanically it continues giving me zoom system error. Will explain you briefly what happens when I turn on my camera. The lens zooms out completely and it makes some effort at the end as if it would want to zoom out even more (in my opinion, is already in its max), then it closes completely, reopens and it gives zoom error. But the strange thing is that when I turn off the camera, the lens unit turns back in and comes out completely again when it is spent off. I would like to know if possible, to get some advise from you to resolve this problem. I appreciate your help and thanks again....Angelo

@Thebobfactor 8 лет назад

Hi Angelo. It sounds like possibly the focus motor assembly may be having a problem moving the focus lens. I didn't show how to work on that particular motor in the video, but I'll try to explain how to do it. The motor is located on the outside of the lens assembly and is secured with one screw. The motor has a threaded shaft that has a small white plastic piece that rides up and down on the threads, and the threads and plastic piece are both located inside the lens unit. The white plastic piece that rides on the threads moves the spring loaded focus lens up and down. A lot of times the plastic piece will get dirty and it will not move easily on the threads. This can sometimes cause the error message that you see. To clean the threads try to hold a Q-tip or fine cloth on the threads while spinning the shaft with your fingers while holding the plastic piece in place. Don't use any oil on it (though I have had to do that in some cases), as that can cause dirt to collect on the shaft. The main thing to check for is that the white plastic piece moves very easily on the threads. Another thing to check is the focus lens unit itself, which moves up and down on a metal shaft. If it is dirty it may not move easily, which would cause the focus motor to stall, which could also cause the error message to be displayed. If it still doesn't work properly after making sure that those items are clean and move easily, then I would guess that there may be dirt or moisture inside the motor itself. Unfortunately you would need to get a replacement motor to fix that. I hope this helps out Angelo. Let me know what you find. -Bob

@TheAngelMil 8 лет назад

Hello Robert, thank you so much for your response, very kind of you. Yesterday beofre I contacted you, as a last test check, I did take out the focus motor and cleaned a little bit the plastic piece's guide, but not the threaded shaft which I notice that there is a white grease. Will take out the motor again for a thorough cleanse and will replace the white grease. In my opinion, I think the focus motor lens is ok because when I take out the white sensor, I see the small black plastic piece going up and down from the white sensor's working area. I think the same white sensor works out ok because when it was out of its position after having turned off the camera, the focus lens would remain inside, opposite of what I told you in the previous message, that with the white sensor in place, the focus lens remained outside with camera spent off....so, I think the sensor "reads" the movement. Thanks again...Angelo

@davehrencecin5938 9 лет назад

Hi Robert, I also have a ZS19 that I've partially disassembled with the help of this and other videos. One thing I couldn't find anywhere is what type of screwdriver is needed to get at the sensor. It appears to have torx screws and since I don't have a set myself, I bought a T1, but it was too small.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Dave Hrencecin I have a TS19 partially disassembled on my workbench. I will find out what size it is and get back with you.

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Dave Hrencecin The Torx screws on the CCD sensor are T-3.

@davehrencecin5938 9 лет назад

Robert Hosea Excellent! Thanks ever so much :)

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Dave Hrencecin You're sure welcome Dave. I hope you get your camera up and running!

@davehrencecin5938 9 лет назад

Robert Hosea Oh well... I managed to figure out how to assemble and disassemble the lens, but then as I was putting the lens unit into the casing, I broke one of the tabs (similar to what you're pointing to at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zDGVqY2N0PM.html) and the edge of another of the tab "seats" also broke. I might be able to help you reassemble yours so that you can make a ZS-19 video, but it looks like my camera won't be recoverable unless I can acquire a replacement for the two parts that I've now broken. I'm more than happy to share what I've learned, in any case.

@hayarpizohrabyan1404 10 лет назад

Hello Robert ! Can I do the same with the Sony Cyber-shot 14.1 MP 10x Opticl Zoom? The problem is that the lens doesn't move, the camera fell down with the lens open, ant it seems to have something broken. thank you very much

@Thebobfactor 10 лет назад

Hayarpi, I'm not at all familiar with the Sony Cyber Shot cameras. I would guess that it's also possible to disassemble them to repair them, but I wouldn't be able to tell you how to do it. Sorry I can't help you with it.

@hayarpizohrabyan1404 10 лет назад

Robert Hosea thank you very much ! I wish i could sent you the camera :)

@NunyaBizziness 9 лет назад

Hello, my name is Lisa. I've had the same Lumix DCM-Tz2 camera for about 8 years. Yes it's old, but it is by far the deadliest camera I've ever had. Dropped it, in It's case one day, and land d it on the corner of the camera, the only spot not protected by the cas. It quit working, won't even turn on. I have about 5 other digital cameras, one being another Lumix, but none of them one remotely close to the wicked pictures the Tz2 takes. Other than the purple lines through the picture, it's my favourite. Now, is there a way to save my camera??

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

Nunya Bizziness That's a tough to say what's wrong with it without seeing it Nunya. Did it physically damage the corner of the camera that it landed on? And, was it the top corner nearest to the power switch? Also, does it beep at all when you turn it on?

@yaelsh53 10 лет назад

I have a Panasonic camera ZS7 The camera fell into the water and since it does not work at all Not turn on What could be the problem The camera has been dismantled according to your instructions Thanks Yael

@kentchr76 5 лет назад

Have you ever worked on the Lumix LX15/LX10? Mine is full of dust.

@Thebobfactor 5 лет назад

No I'm afraid I haven't worked on that camera.

@ymliu99 9 лет назад

Hi Robert, This is really great video. Thanks ! Do you have video for disassemble Nikon Coolpix lens units ? Thanks, Yaoming

@Thebobfactor 9 лет назад

I'm sorry Yaoming. I don't have a video for the Nikon Coolpix lens unit.

@ymliu99 9 лет назад

Thanks for your quick reply. Best, Yaoming

@cordelmar 6 лет назад

Robert, i followed you video on cleaning the lens of a DMC-ZS10 Lumix, everything went well, but on reassembly i tore the flat ribbon cable that's going to the image stabilization in the front lens, Ribbon #T12NE1, i can't find it on line and the camera repair shops wont touch it because it already open and don't want to be responsible. Can you help me find the ribbon.

@Thebobfactor 6 лет назад

Sometimes you can get lucky and find the individual lens parts on eBay. But I looked and I don't see that part anywhere. So, unfortunately you may need to buy a used lens unit just to get the part you need. I did find one on eBay for a ZS10 that is listed as working. You can see it here: www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-DMC-ZS10-TZ18-TZ20-Lens-Replacement-Unit-Part/282879672765?hash=item41dcf141bd:g:XZMAAOSwXRNag0G3.

@cordelmar 6 лет назад

It a ZS10

@Thebobfactor 6 лет назад

Yes, the lens unit will work on a ZS8 and ZS10.