Lumix DMC TZ25 Repairs
Discussion
Sorry it's not about a Hasselblad!
But I have two of the above Lumix cameras which I use heavily for work. On both the focus mech has gone dodgy - probably due to dust ingress.
Can anyone recommend a cost effective repair firm to overhaul them or am I wasting my time versus buying a new one?
It seems a shame to ditch them as they have both been excellent workhorses - the issue seems to be towards max zoom when the lense starts going a bit 'loopy' adn you end up with a out of focus image.
I'm not camera expert as you might have gathered!
But I have two of the above Lumix cameras which I use heavily for work. On both the focus mech has gone dodgy - probably due to dust ingress.
Can anyone recommend a cost effective repair firm to overhaul them or am I wasting my time versus buying a new one?
It seems a shame to ditch them as they have both been excellent workhorses - the issue seems to be towards max zoom when the lense starts going a bit 'loopy' adn you end up with a out of focus image.
I'm not camera expert as you might have gathered!
These seem to be the official repair guys in the UK:
https://panasonic.dkavs.co.uk/
If they will do you a no-cost estimate - then no harm in sending the cameras off and see what they say.
However, technician time can be up to £60 per half hour (Canon UK charge that - but Panasonic may be cheaper) plus any spare parts needed.
So unless you get lucky and it's a simple case of a very quick clean and then put back together, I'd suggest you would be better off replacing them. 2nd hand ones go for about £80 on Ebay.
You say that the images seem 'out of focus towards the maximum zoom' - I know it may be a stupid question, but is it just operator error ? These types of compact 'superzoom' cameras have a small aperture at the telephoto end of the lens and, in poor light , the AF system has to work very hard to get things in focus, and also you are often stuck with a slow shutter speed, meaning that any movement of the camera shows up on the photo, making it look soft and wobbly.
Have you tested the cameras outdoors, in nice bright, contrasty sunlight to see if they work as expected in those conditions ?
Hope this helps.
https://panasonic.dkavs.co.uk/
If they will do you a no-cost estimate - then no harm in sending the cameras off and see what they say.
However, technician time can be up to £60 per half hour (Canon UK charge that - but Panasonic may be cheaper) plus any spare parts needed.
So unless you get lucky and it's a simple case of a very quick clean and then put back together, I'd suggest you would be better off replacing them. 2nd hand ones go for about £80 on Ebay.
You say that the images seem 'out of focus towards the maximum zoom' - I know it may be a stupid question, but is it just operator error ? These types of compact 'superzoom' cameras have a small aperture at the telephoto end of the lens and, in poor light , the AF system has to work very hard to get things in focus, and also you are often stuck with a slow shutter speed, meaning that any movement of the camera shows up on the photo, making it look soft and wobbly.
Have you tested the cameras outdoors, in nice bright, contrasty sunlight to see if they work as expected in those conditions ?
Hope this helps.
If they’re out of warranty and you’re quite handy with a screwdriver then why not have a go at doing it yourself? I had some dust spots on my TZ10 and the linked video made it really easy to fix it myself.
https://youtu.be/0nmwt0frZns
Edit - it’s probably this video you need.
https://youtu.be/7YOCL6JBolM
https://youtu.be/0nmwt0frZns
Edit - it’s probably this video you need.
https://youtu.be/7YOCL6JBolM
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