Resolve the objective control error issue
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Hello, I have a Fujifilm FinePix, and when I turn it on, it displays 'lens control error' on the screen. Please help me resolve this issue, thank you.
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Hello,
My reply may come a bit late and I'm sorry for that.
In three months, my Fuji 100 fd has displayed this error message twice and I've managed to fix it each time. The last time was the day before yesterday. I made the repair last night.
When I powered it on, I got the message "OBJECTIVE CONTROL ERROR." My device has not received any shocks and hasn't been dropped at all.
The user manual states that when this kind of message persists, it’s advisable to contact the retailer...
I wanted to give it one last try and here’s what I did (successfully).
To summarize, I disassembled the two outer shells of the camera to see what was happening inside.
1- Problem: unscrewing the three screws located on the base of the body. A special screwdriver is needed. I bypassed the difficulty by using the tip of a kitchen knife. I managed to unscrew these three screws. I should note that upon reassembly, I used chrome screws with a crosshead. This was a good move since I had to repeat the operation last night...
2- Unscrew my two crosshead screws from the (chrome-looking) plastic cover on the left side (when the screen is facing you). Under this cover, there are four other shorter crosshead screws.
3- Unscrew the four screws from the chrome plate on the right side of the device. Optionally, you can remove the strap cord. This plate also has a cover that protects the A/V - OUT port.
4- Slightly separate the two shells that make up the body of the case to free the upper part of the chrome plate that is embedded in the two shells.
5- Gently separate the two shells of the camera body.
6- You cannot completely disassemble them because the back shell contains the device’s screen. You will see two flexible ribbons, as well as their connectors. One is connected to the encoder wheel mechanism. The other is connected to the device's screen.
My "repair" consists of tightening the visible contacts of these ribbons. I suspected an electrical contact issue at this point, and the results seemed to confirm my suspicion.
I should specify that I didn't remove the device's battery. This allowed me to turn it on during the disassembly process described above. When I powered the device back up, I immediately noticed the disappearance of the message: "OBJECTIVE CONTROL ERROR." I concluded that my device was fixed...
7- Reassemble the device by proceeding with the operations described above, but in reverse order.
I remind you that I replaced the three "special" base screws with chrome crosshead screws of the same size. This will facilitate any future intervention.
MY DEVICE IS WORKING AGAIN! I can't say for how long...
My first intervention of the same kind was three months ago...
Good luck and good fortune.
Jean-Pierre
My reply may come a bit late and I'm sorry for that.
In three months, my Fuji 100 fd has displayed this error message twice and I've managed to fix it each time. The last time was the day before yesterday. I made the repair last night.
When I powered it on, I got the message "OBJECTIVE CONTROL ERROR." My device has not received any shocks and hasn't been dropped at all.
The user manual states that when this kind of message persists, it’s advisable to contact the retailer...
I wanted to give it one last try and here’s what I did (successfully).
To summarize, I disassembled the two outer shells of the camera to see what was happening inside.
1- Problem: unscrewing the three screws located on the base of the body. A special screwdriver is needed. I bypassed the difficulty by using the tip of a kitchen knife. I managed to unscrew these three screws. I should note that upon reassembly, I used chrome screws with a crosshead. This was a good move since I had to repeat the operation last night...
2- Unscrew my two crosshead screws from the (chrome-looking) plastic cover on the left side (when the screen is facing you). Under this cover, there are four other shorter crosshead screws.
3- Unscrew the four screws from the chrome plate on the right side of the device. Optionally, you can remove the strap cord. This plate also has a cover that protects the A/V - OUT port.
4- Slightly separate the two shells that make up the body of the case to free the upper part of the chrome plate that is embedded in the two shells.
5- Gently separate the two shells of the camera body.
6- You cannot completely disassemble them because the back shell contains the device’s screen. You will see two flexible ribbons, as well as their connectors. One is connected to the encoder wheel mechanism. The other is connected to the device's screen.
My "repair" consists of tightening the visible contacts of these ribbons. I suspected an electrical contact issue at this point, and the results seemed to confirm my suspicion.
I should specify that I didn't remove the device's battery. This allowed me to turn it on during the disassembly process described above. When I powered the device back up, I immediately noticed the disappearance of the message: "OBJECTIVE CONTROL ERROR." I concluded that my device was fixed...
7- Reassemble the device by proceeding with the operations described above, but in reverse order.
I remind you that I replaced the three "special" base screws with chrome crosshead screws of the same size. This will facilitate any future intervention.
MY DEVICE IS WORKING AGAIN! I can't say for how long...
My first intervention of the same kind was three months ago...
Good luck and good fortune.
Jean-Pierre
Hello,
hell begins again with my 2007 Casio camera: the lens is constantly stuck out and never retracts: more seriously, since the zoom has become blurry, all the photos I take, even with the flash, are blurry!
while searching on Google, some people who had this issue solved it by changing the lithium battery which, to be fair, hasn’t been changed since 2007! I ordered one on PRICE for 8 euros including shipping, while on Amazon it’s 36 euros + shipping! it didn’t solve anything at all! shame on the internet user who led me astray!
I also sent an email to Casio's customer service because I never received a response to my previous one from 15 days ago which gave me 2 phone numbers and an email for customer service: one in Paris and one in Neuville near my home: I sent them an email... no reply!
I followed another stupid internet review (believing the person) which said to press on the lens and force it to retract, claiming it solved everything... This time I can’t use the camera at all or do anything with it: it’s a systemic "lens error"! I bought the battery for nothing, 8 euros wasted because of bogus internet reviews and my camera is ruined this time!!!
hell begins again with my 2007 Casio camera: the lens is constantly stuck out and never retracts: more seriously, since the zoom has become blurry, all the photos I take, even with the flash, are blurry!
while searching on Google, some people who had this issue solved it by changing the lithium battery which, to be fair, hasn’t been changed since 2007! I ordered one on PRICE for 8 euros including shipping, while on Amazon it’s 36 euros + shipping! it didn’t solve anything at all! shame on the internet user who led me astray!
I also sent an email to Casio's customer service because I never received a response to my previous one from 15 days ago which gave me 2 phone numbers and an email for customer service: one in Paris and one in Neuville near my home: I sent them an email... no reply!
I followed another stupid internet review (believing the person) which said to press on the lens and force it to retract, claiming it solved everything... This time I can’t use the camera at all or do anything with it: it’s a systemic "lens error"! I bought the battery for nothing, 8 euros wasted because of bogus internet reviews and my camera is ruined this time!!!
I removed my battery and replaced it. My camera worked correctly again.