makicr
07-16-2008, 09:59 PM
After Jason's report (http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/f307/olympus-mju-stylus-1030sw-review-waterproof-89075.html) on this camera, and some discussions with folks from this site, I bought the Olympus 1030SW waterproof/shockproof camera.
For the first month and a half, I was very pleased with the camera. However, over the Fourth of July weekend, I took my kids to San Diego to do the Zoo/Sea World thing. As I was taking pictures, the camera beeped 4 times and the screen went blank, leaving the "lens cover" still open.
Pushing the power button creates an image on the screen (akin to taking a picture) and beeps four times, but nothing is saved. Pushing the shutter button does nothing. If I turn the dial to the storage mode or other Non-photo-taking mode, I can access all of the features like normal (including getting into the full setup menu). When I turn the camera to any photo mode, it acts as described above.
Luckily I was able to plug it into my computer and get all of the photos off with no problems.
I have swapped memory cards, pulled, charged and replaced the battery. Nothing different happens.
Before Isend the thing for service (as it is just an expensive paper weight now), I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas (I found nothing helpful through google.).
Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
Craig M
For the first month and a half, I was very pleased with the camera. However, over the Fourth of July weekend, I took my kids to San Diego to do the Zoo/Sea World thing. As I was taking pictures, the camera beeped 4 times and the screen went blank, leaving the "lens cover" still open.
Pushing the power button creates an image on the screen (akin to taking a picture) and beeps four times, but nothing is saved. Pushing the shutter button does nothing. If I turn the dial to the storage mode or other Non-photo-taking mode, I can access all of the features like normal (including getting into the full setup menu). When I turn the camera to any photo mode, it acts as described above.
Luckily I was able to plug it into my computer and get all of the photos off with no problems.
I have swapped memory cards, pulled, charged and replaced the battery. Nothing different happens.
Before Isend the thing for service (as it is just an expensive paper weight now), I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas (I found nothing helpful through google.).
Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
Craig M