This video was helpful! It appears I have some broken parts in my G7 X Mark III lens and can't find anywhere that has the lens itself for purchase. Have any recommendations on where I could find one?
Generally, you can find repair parts on ebay. Or you can purchase the same camera in non-working condition which has problems other than the lens, and use that as a donor.
My G7x Mark 1 extends its lens when turned on and then shuts down with a lens error. Is it possible to troubleshoot what lens component would trigger the error? The camera main board expects a certain signal from the lens, which it isn't receiving and shuts down in response. Clearly, the zoom motor works. Also when I take the lens apart, is it possible to bench test the aperture & focusing motors on the bench by applying a few volts to them from my bench power supply? I already tested my zoom motor by disconnecting the lens from the mainboard and applying 2 volts to the motor. Works in both directions.
Thank you and congratulations for the clarity and precision of the video. It was useful to me.
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This video was helpful! It appears I have some broken parts in my G7 X Mark III lens and can't find anywhere that has the lens itself for purchase. Have any recommendations on where I could find one?
Generally, you can find repair parts on ebay. Or you can purchase the same camera in non-working condition which has problems other than the lens, and use that as a donor.
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the target is to repair the lens and to know which parts should be replace to repair the lens assembly
Hello! Can the G7x iii lens be used to replace the G7x ii lens?
I don't know, I haven't tried it. Seems that the zoom and aperture are the same, but the big question is if they are the same on the inner side...
My G7x Mark 1 extends its lens when turned on and then shuts down with a lens error. Is it possible to troubleshoot what lens component would trigger the error? The camera main board expects a certain signal from the lens, which it isn't receiving and shuts down in response. Clearly, the zoom motor works. Also when I take the lens apart, is it possible to bench test the aperture & focusing motors on the bench by applying a few volts to them from my bench power supply? I already tested my zoom motor by disconnecting the lens from the mainboard and applying 2 volts to the motor. Works in both directions.
There is a small trigger / sensor which sees if the lens has collapsed... check that also.