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Old 8 Sep 17, 09:59 PM  
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Panasonic TZ70 dust on lens?

I'm just about to buy a TZ70 but then was halted by a review that says about dust getting into the lens and how it is a common problem. Is it? Do I need to maybe look for another camera? I won't use it much other than when we go away a couple of times each year. Thanks.
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I have had mine since December 2015 and not had a problem. I love it.
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Fab, thank you, I shall press that buy button.
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I don't recall it being an issue with my three year old TZ60, but it can be a common problem with all these cameras as the lens acts like bellows sucking air and dust in when you extend it.

Best thing to do is keep the camera in a decent case when you aren't using it... Never just put it in your pocket, pockets are full of dust.

I use Lowepro cases which are relatively cheap and available on Amazon and various other places. The Tahoe 30 was a good fit for my TZ60 and I use similar for my G7X. I think that model has been discontinued now but they'll likely do similar sized cases still.
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You will see things for every camera and lens under the sun. It can happen to ANY camera/lens. TZ range of cameras are great for the type of camera it is. If I was liking for a point and shoot, it would be my first choice. I wanted something a little different in the lens dept., so went for the Lumix LZ100.
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Originally Posted by kaytronika View Post
I don't recall it being an issue with my three year old TZ60, but it can be a common problem with all these cameras as the lens acts like bellows sucking air and dust in when you extend it.

Best thing to do is keep the camera in a decent case when you aren't using it... Never just put it in your pocket, pockets are full of dust.

I use Lowepro cases which are relatively cheap and available on Amazon and various other places. The Tahoe 30 was a good fit for my TZ60 and I use similar for my G7X. I think that model has been discontinued now but they'll likely do similar sized cases still.
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You will see things for every camera and lens under the sun. It can happen to ANY camera/lens. TZ range of cameras are great for the type of camera it is. If I was liking for a point and shoot, it would be my first choice. I wanted something a little different in the lens dept., so went for the Lumix LZ100.
Thanks for the great advice, after more procrastinating I've finally ordered my TZ70, now to get the case!
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Thanks for the great advice, after more procrastinating I've finally ordered my TZ70, now to get the case!
I dont think you will be disappointed. Spend a bit of time at hole trying out the many many options to understand what they do.
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Any camera or lens that has moving parts will get some dust in. Unless its on the sensor I doubt you will ever notice.
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