Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 / DMC-FS16 Digital Camera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Look dude, its a old point en shoot cam. Dont get mad, but its time to get a better camera they arnt much now adays but to fix yours is expensive.

As per Panasonic support: The best way to attempt to clear the error would be to remove the battery for about a minute or so. If this doesn't correct the problem then unfortunately there may be an internal error that will require service. If that's the case please contact us at 800-211-7262 or submit a request via our Online Repair by http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/RequestCenter?storeId=15001&catalogId=11017Ref: http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-FH2R?support

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer. The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as PIcasa.

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

You can replace it but usually when it gets wet other systems begin to fail over a period of time.

You can try plugging in the usb cable to your laptop, or any usb port really but the documentation is unclear whether that will actually charge the battery.Really the only other really viable option is to find a camera shop, walgreens or tech store that could possibly carry the charger, or at least a spare battery.

Try cleaning the lens with a camera cleaning kit, other than that it will need to be serviced by a professional.

It will reset the camera setting back to the factory default settings the camera came with.

On my Leica camera when I turn it on no battery power remains appears why is this?

if theres available online seller in your place try ordering online

Answer is in the manual - in case you don't have it please do this: To change selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu)Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press up/down to select a setting ( there are a few eg. Sepia, Retro, Soft Focus, Expressive, Toy etc, and then press [MENU/SET] ( pressing DISP should give you an explanation of what each item selected does) Hope this solves your problem. Cheers Mike

That is about the only thing you can do now that you suspect there may be a software issue. Was it working fine before the latest firmware install? If not, then the issue is with the internal chip that sets up the correct parameters for shooting still shots. And if unit out out of warranty you can forget a repair - it is much too expensive and not cost effective.

Since you are using software to modify your print and you save your changes you may have overlooked making sure your file is kept as .jpg. i use Adobe and after modifying my photos it will default to a Adobe file type unless I check. so when saving changes make sure it is the same type you started with. you can select "save as" to lett you confirm file extension (.jpg, . JPEG etc)

It should be in the camera manual - somewhere ! ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/camera/om/dmc-fz70_en_adv_om.pdf

Contact with your local repair man/shop to check selection button its no contact between button and command. It may need to replace.

It won't pop out in certain exposure modes, like manual. Try it on auto. If not, GENTLY try to pry it up - sometimes they get stuck from dirt of being hit.

Either manufacturer's website, or via a Google search

it can be had from the Panasonic Website. www.panasonic .com/ or service.us.panasonic.com/

Hi Tami, Many people experience similar problem but the cause may be different. One of the main cause is an infection by a virus when you connect your camera (SD card) to a computer. All you need to do to find out is - connect the SD card using a card reader to a computer with working virus program and scan it, than try to reformat. If you receive a pop-up message that the card cannot be formatted, you are doomed. Get a replacement card.

Probably no, is a hardware failure, need repair.