camera help

[nachoman]

I've had one now for 9 years. Sometimes the lens cover is a bit sloppy, and there is some kind of sensor or contact that tells the camera the cover has been opened and the lens should be extended. On occasion, I have to jiggle the cover a bit in order to get the lens to extend.

I had a work camera that didn't have a sliding cover like that, but had clamshell like doors that opened in front of the lens. When I pushed the on button, the lens would extend but the doors would not open all the way, because they were jammed with dirt and sand. I cleaned it out with one of those keyboard duster sprays, and it was better, but still a little touchy.

Those cameras were probably both $200 when brand new, but I can go to the store and buy a camera with 3x higher resolution and more features for between 50 an 100. So when I finally get tired of the lens not opening properly, I'll just buy a new one.