Thank you so much for this excellent video. Because your guideness I was able to repair my old TZ30 camera. I found that motor wires had stopped conducting. So I soldered 2 wires and it solved the problem. Finally a camera back to life. Disassembly and assembly of a body also were not complicated ,thanks to your other video. I am glad to keep in hands this old device again.
Fixed my TZ30 this morning, thanks to this video. Definitely need a magnifying glass (or iPhone magnifying app) to do this. The traces are so small. Also had fun getting the solder to stick to the tracks.
Thank you so much for this video. Thanks to your two videos, today I disassembled and soldered new wires instead of the broken two, which you show in the video. Extended the life of my Panasonic DMS-ZS19 ✌🤩👍
Great how-to. I had previously diagnosed the fault to an open circuit on those two copper tracks but didn’t think it could be fixed. Now my tz30 lives again! Thanks.
Thank you for this video! Tapping got it moving again so I’m going to try the vacuum cleaner trick to see if I can remove the dust that way. (It’s worked on another camera I had before!) And if not, I know where to come back for help!
There's no possible to buy that flex "kind of bus cable' new in some electronic components comerce? Because i dismount my TZ30 snd i think my flex is desconected between the union of those two flex's. Any one knows if i can find and change that flex on the objective/lens ? Thanks in advance! 👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Martin. The copper wire has an insulating coating on it, and the coating has to be removed first before you can tin the wire with solder. You can remove the coating by scraping it off with a knife, or you can use sandpaper. All motors, relays and other electrical devices that use copper wire inside, use copper wire with an insulating coating.
@@Thebobfactor Thank you Robert for getting back to me so quickly. It was really bothering me. I had not seen clear coatings on any wire before. Still learning at 74.
Wow great video but I would not attempt it myself. I have the first problem. Would you be interested in disassembling and cleaning my camera for a fee if I sent it to you?
I don't usually work on other cameras, but this is one of those fixes that's quick and easy, if that's what the problem actually is. So just pay the shipping both ways on it and that's good enough for me, it doesn't take long to fix. Send it to 775 Parmenter Creek Road, Libby, MT 59923. I'll delete this message after you have read it Steve. :-)
@@Thebobfactor Wow that is extremely generous of you. I actually tapped the camera a bit and gently tugged on the lens and then the zoom started working again. I’ll see how long it holds up but may need to contact you again. Thanks again.
@@stevebrain65, good deal that it's working. It sounds like there may have just been something small inside binding it up. Glad it's working now though. Good job.
Hi Robert, I seem to have the same problem. I don’t have the tools or the skill to attempt this fix on my mom’s camera. Would be kind enough to help fix it for a fee?
this is the main reason I stopped buying Panasonic ZOOM cameras, I had the same problem with the FZ200 so gave it away. All Panasonic Camera that has ZOOM system fail the same way all the time... total garbage.
I agree Richard. The problem that causes this System Error (Zoom) error, is 100% a design flaw. And a problem I've run into with every Lumix model that I've ever owned, about four of them, is dust getting inside the lens, and on the CCD. They could do a lot better job on quality control for their camera designs.
Had Panasonic for years and haven't had any problems with them, Think it depends on how they are used .Have bought some second hand spares or repairs that had this issue ,fixed them up without any problems apart from one removing the lens sensor , not a good idea as it need to be calibrated, if removed or you will get focus hunting issues
Thanks for your instructions. I managed to repair my ZS20 but putting it together again the small ribbon cable broke where it was folded. Any idea how to repair that?
Is it the part of the ribbon cable that goes to the motor? That piece isn't needed anymore because it was bypassed with the two new jumper wires, so it shouldn't effect anything if it broke at the bend in the ribbon cable.
Looking at this part of the video, is the bend on the top of the flat ribbon cable where it broke? ruclips.net/video/wx8e0z0zsg4/видео.html If so, did the break just effect the two trace lines that I show being worked on in this video? If so, you can just solder the two bypass wires further up the trace lines to the other side of the break. If there are more trace lines broken, then you will have to repair them in the same way....if possible. Most of the other trace lines are much smaller and harder to work on. You may need to find a broken lens to purchase on ebay and use the flat ribbon cable from it as a replacement.
Hi, i am doing this on my lumix camera but actually i judt checked the connectivity on the motor, the resistance is good. so now i don t know what is wrong.
@@Thebobfactor yes the motor is ok. Actually i think there is sand stuck somewhere in the wheels. I could see some damage on the plastic parts. I guess I would have to disassemble the entire lense system.
Lol. That's funny. You just had to click "Show More" in the description. This comment just shows though how people for some reason just won't take the time to read what is right in front of them. and instead find it's easier for them to simply criticize someone. Here's the entire description that's listed above for this video, which also includes a link to the video showing the entire DISASSEMBLY and REASSEMBLY for this camera. Be sure to click "READ MORE" to see this entire comment if it's not all visible. ------------------------------------------ VIDEO DESCRIPTION: ------------------------------------------ This video will show you how to repair a Lumix ZS19, ZS20, TZ27 , Z30, and other cameras, that display the message SYSTEM ERROR (ZOOM). You will need to watch the first part of the first video in this series to remove the lens unit before you can repair it. Here is a link to the first video: ruclips.net/video/V38GBeRXkco/видео.html
thanks , i just bought a zs19 at flea market today for $10. it had a system error zoom on it. with this video i had it fixed in no time.
Thank you so much for this excellent video. Because your guideness I was able to repair my old TZ30 camera. I found that motor wires had stopped conducting. So I soldered 2 wires and it solved the problem. Finally a camera back to life. Disassembly and assembly of a body also were not complicated ,thanks to your other video. I am glad to keep in hands this old device again.
That's excellent! I'm glad the video helped you out and you were able to repair it.
Fixed my TZ30 this morning, thanks to this video. Definitely need a magnifying glass (or iPhone magnifying app) to do this. The traces are so small. Also had fun getting the solder to stick to the tracks.
Thank you so much for this video. Thanks to your two videos, today I disassembled and soldered new wires instead of the broken two, which you show in the video. Extended the life of my Panasonic DMS-ZS19 ✌🤩👍
That's excellent! I'm glad the videos helped you out.
Great. With this video I just repaired a tz 31 for my neighbor. The motor connection was brocken due to mechanical stress. Now it's working again!
Great how-to. I had previously diagnosed the fault to an open circuit on those two copper tracks but didn’t think it could be fixed. Now my tz30 lives again! Thanks.
That's great to hear! I'm glad you got your TZ30 going again.
This tutorial is of such phenomenal quality! Super good work.
Thank you.
Thank you for the great video. You give me all guidance i needed to bring my wife's TZ30 back to life.
Thank you for this video! Tapping got it moving again so I’m going to try the vacuum cleaner trick to see if I can remove the dust that way. (It’s worked on another camera I had before!) And if not, I know where to come back for help!
thank you for the video. It helped a lott
Great tutorial worked like a charm, thankyou!
Un grand merci j'ai sauvé mon TZ30 grâce à cette vidéo
Excellent. I'm glad the video helped you out!
Great video
There's no possible to buy that flex "kind of bus cable' new in some electronic components comerce?
Because i dismount my TZ30 snd i think my flex is desconected between the union of those two flex's.
Any one knows if i can find and change that flex on the objective/lens ? Thanks in advance! 👍🏼👍🏼
Cool! 2022 - my tz 110 been doing this for 3y never knew this
Question? Won't the two new copper wires short out if they touch when squeezing into compartment?
Hi Martin. The copper wire has an insulating coating on it, and the coating has to be removed first before you can tin the wire with solder. You can remove the coating by scraping it off with a knife, or you can use sandpaper. All motors, relays and other electrical devices that use copper wire inside, use copper wire with an insulating coating.
@@Thebobfactor Thank you Robert for getting back to me so quickly. It was really bothering me. I had not seen clear coatings on any wire before. Still learning at 74.
Wow great video but I would not attempt it myself. I have the first problem. Would you be interested in disassembling and cleaning my camera for a fee if I sent it to you?
I don't usually work on other cameras, but this is one of those fixes that's quick and easy, if that's what the problem actually is. So just pay the shipping both ways on it and that's good enough for me, it doesn't take long to fix. Send it to 775 Parmenter Creek Road, Libby, MT 59923. I'll delete this message after you have read it Steve. :-)
@@Thebobfactor Wow that is extremely generous of you. I actually tapped the camera a bit and gently tugged on the lens and then the zoom started working again. I’ll see how long it holds up but may need to contact you again. Thanks again.
@@stevebrain65, good deal that it's working. It sounds like there may have just been something small inside binding it up. Glad it's working now though. Good job.
Hi Robert, I seem to have the same problem. I don’t have the tools or the skill to attempt this fix on my mom’s camera. Would be kind enough to help fix it for a fee?
this is the main reason I stopped buying Panasonic ZOOM cameras, I had the same problem with the FZ200 so gave it away. All Panasonic Camera that has ZOOM system fail the same way all the time... total garbage.
I agree Richard. The problem that causes this System Error (Zoom) error, is 100% a design flaw. And a problem I've run into with every Lumix model that I've ever owned, about four of them, is dust getting inside the lens, and on the CCD. They could do a lot better job on quality control for their camera designs.
@@Thebobfactor we should make sure Panasonic is paying attention to this issue and fix it so customer can continues buying their product
My brand new camera which I never used and intended to for tomorrow barbecue has this problem now. Panasonic and Leica is garbage
Had Panasonic for years and haven't had any problems with them, Think it depends on how they are used .Have bought some second hand spares or repairs that had this issue ,fixed them up without any problems apart from one removing the lens sensor , not a good idea as it need to be calibrated, if removed or you will get focus hunting issues
My zs 100 is garbage- two months after buying, I sent it in for warranty repair. Now failing again. Never shall I get this camera again.
Kamarara lumix Fz45 eror juga... Aneh lumix
Thanks for your instructions. I managed to repair my ZS20 but putting it together again the small ribbon cable broke where it was folded. Any idea how to repair that?
Is it the part of the ribbon cable that goes to the motor? That piece isn't needed anymore because it was bypassed with the two new jumper wires, so it shouldn't effect anything if it broke at the bend in the ribbon cable.
It broke before the new wires
Looking at this part of the video, is the bend on the top of the flat ribbon cable where it broke?
ruclips.net/video/wx8e0z0zsg4/видео.html
If so, did the break just effect the two trace lines that I show being worked on in this video? If so, you can just solder the two bypass wires further up the trace lines to the other side of the break.
If there are more trace lines broken, then you will have to repair them in the same way....if possible. Most of the other trace lines are much smaller and harder to work on. You may need to find a broken lens to purchase on ebay and use the flat ribbon cable from it as a replacement.
thank you
Mine says this but i don't know how to fix it can u do it for me?
I'm sorry, but I don't do repair work at all.
Hi, i am doing this on my lumix camera but actually i judt checked the connectivity on the motor, the resistance is good. so now i don t know what is wrong.
Did you also test the conductivity through the trace lines on the ribbon, by testing from the motor connection to the other end of the ribbon cable?
@@Thebobfactor yes the motor is ok. Actually i think there is sand stuck somewhere in the wheels. I could see some damage on the plastic parts. I guess I would have to disassemble the entire lense system.
@@Thebobfactor Nooo, it works now!! Amazing. I removed 1 grain of sand :) so cool video, never thought I could do that.
@@Ortouz Excellent, I'm glad you got it fixed! Nice work.
Same for ft-20?
Unsure
This is a bad vid. I want to see how to take apart the camra but you are a wizzard and took it off to fast.
Yes
Lol. That's funny. You just had to click "Show More" in the description. This comment just shows though how people for some reason just won't take the time to read what is right in front of them. and instead find it's easier for them to simply criticize someone. Here's the entire description that's listed above for this video, which also includes a link to the video showing the entire DISASSEMBLY and REASSEMBLY for this camera. Be sure to click "READ MORE" to see this entire comment if it's not all visible.
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
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This video will show you how to repair a Lumix ZS19, ZS20, TZ27 , Z30, and other cameras, that display the message SYSTEM ERROR (ZOOM).
You will need to watch the first part of the first video in this series to remove the lens unit before you can repair it.
Here is a link to the first video: ruclips.net/video/V38GBeRXkco/видео.html
i dont belive u no testing progress🤣😂
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it works, done this myself