I have the same concern.
I will recomend to avod switching off befor removing the cap.
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>>Perhaps this may be the common problem for FZ8, FZ18 and FZ50. Is
>>there any concern to turn on the camera when the lens cap is on?
>
> Doesn't apply to FZ50 as the lens doesn't extend.
>
>>On
>>the FZ 18, there is a beep sound and a message to open the lens cap
>>and press one of the button to start. However, I notice that when you
>>turn the camera on, the tip of the lens should come out beyond the
>>edge of the lens. Therefore, there is some kind of force that was
>>stopped by the lens cap. Is this a concern or causing some stress to
>>the motor of the lens?
> Yes, I should imagine that long term damage could result if it is done
> *every* time. It would be better to avoid it if possible.
>
> But clearly the mere fact there is a message indicates that the camera
> designers were aware of the 'danger' and have prepared for it.
>
>>It is just a force of habit that I seem to
>>keep to forget to keep the lens cover out first before turning on the
>>camera.
>>Is this said anywhere in the manual?
>
> Not in my FZ5, but neither does it tell me in the manual that there is a
> message saying that the dial is in the wrong position, but it still
tells
> me!
>
>>Thanks for info.
>
> You are welcome!
>
> Mike
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