Page 1 of 1

a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:54 pm
by coonsanders
hi guys

i have a panasonic digital camera model dcm.ls80..its not compatiable with windows 7 64 bitswhich is my system.is there anything i can do about this?

lenny

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:12 pm
by NuGuy
I hope to get a new computer soon, and I'm betting I'll have the same problem.... I have a Canon camera, and I installed the software/CD that came with it so that I could transfer photos from the camera onto the computer HDD and do other things. I think you probably did the same thing...? I tried checking Panasonic Support, but each time I put the model camera you have in, it came up with nothing. But here's something that's worth a try:
http://driverutilities.com/en-support-c ... =Panasonic
I'd download this - it seems like it would find any Panasonic software installed on your computer and update it. I don't think you would mess anything up by trying.

------------------------------------

PS - Your camera must be: LUMIX DCM-LS80P

Check this out: (I typed in "driver update" in the "Find information quickly through our knowledge base" box.)
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-LS80P?support

Do it, and then see three options/choices to address your specific problem.

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:39 pm
by Ian
lenny, the software that comes with your camera might not work with Windows 7, but the camera definitely does.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compat ... &os=32-bit

Windows 7 has software built into it that lets you transfer files from cameras.

http://content.meridinet.com/content/UC ... 040492.pdf

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:31 pm
by coonsanders
hi ian
reguardless..when i plug the camera into my pc it wont tranfer the photos anywherre..

lenny

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:32 pm
by coonsanders
nuguy


that software u mentioned isnt free..

lenny

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:37 am
by SithTracy
Pull the files/photos in via a card reader. I rarely connect my camera to the USB port unless I intend to shoot tethered for some indoor studio type work.

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:52 pm
by NuGuy
coonsanders - I didn't follow it through (although you'd expect an update to be free) :-?

SithTracy - That's the solution! It seems so obvious now.... :lol:

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:03 pm
by coonsanders
there was no update to fix it..i did find a way to save the photos too..thanks

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:26 am
by redk9258
So you can't see the camera in Windows Explorer? My camera doesn't autoplay either, but you can certainly get the pictures from it. To bad the lens decided to get stuck in the out position yesterday! I guess it's junk now.

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:05 am
by coonsanders
boy that sucks..how much was your camera?expensive?..

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:31 am
by Ian
lenny, take a look at that PDF file I posted. You should be able to change the camera's USB mode from PTP to PC. When you plug it in, it will appear as a storage device.

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:55 am
by coonsanders
ian
the problem is fixed..thanks..

lenny

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:51 pm
by NuGuy
So, what did you do?

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:58 pm
by coonsanders
hi
i just pligged it in and a sign came up saying how do u want to import the photos into the cumputer and i chose one way and and it started to import them..

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:11 pm
by redk9258
coonsanders wrote:boy that sucks..how much was your camera?expensive?..


I was only around $109 on sale. I set it to not start the file names over when the pictures are moved off the camera. We've taken around 1400 pictures. I was able to get the lens to retract twice before by lightly tapping it. Not this time, jammed solid. I have it in about 30 pieces now and cannot get the last screw out of the lens assy to see what is the matter (I don't have a small enough screwdriver).

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:42 pm
by coonsanders
its time to get a new camera my good man

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:59 pm
by NuGuy
Here you go - fix your watch and your camera: http://www.micro-tools.com/store/P-JT62 ... l-Kit.aspx :)

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:14 pm
by coonsanders
hi i wouldent mess with them..take it the profrssionals or get a new camera.

Re: a digital camera problem

PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:13 am
by redk9258
NuGuy wrote:Here you go - fix your watch and your camera: http://www.micro-tools.com/store/P-JT62 ... l-Kit.aspx :)


Wife had a Phillips screwdriver for eyeglasses that worked. I'm not really seeing the problem with the gears. but finally got them to move. I think i will just junk it.

I was able to fix my daughter's camera that is similar. It had somehow got a hair in the lens. I was able to remove the CCD sensor and get it out with tweezers.