On Sep 18, 1:55 am, "Fco" <n...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> I have the same concern.
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> I will recomend to avod switching off befor removing the cap.
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> "Michael J Davis" <?...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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?
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> > 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
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> > me!
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> >>Thanks for info.
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> > You are welcome!
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> > Mike
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> > Michael J Davis
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> > Some newsgroup contributors appear to have confused
> > the meaning of "discussion" with "digression".
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Went to the bush and took over 1000 shots. It performed well. I still
need to get used to take off the lens cover before turning on the
camera. The camera is light, and it does look rather "cheap" in
comparison to a steel body (like the G7). I wonder whether its bigger
"sibling" - the FZ50, has the stronger built body. However, it is just
the look and perhaps I am so used to heavier and steel feels to
appreciate the ruggedness of a camera. The bottom line, it worked well
despite of the rain, fog mist, and lots of shaking. Here's are some of
the photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/aniramca/Northern_Manitoba_CA
Regards
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