Olmypus C5060 Problems

michaelnct · 5th April 2004

Endless problems from Olympus C5060WZ, no matter when you bought it. If you know exactly whats going on and the solutions (from Olympus). Pls share with us.

kahheng · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by michaelnct

Endless problems from Olympus C5060WZ, no matter when you bought it. If you know exactly whats going on and the solutions (from Olympus). Pls share with us.

Like what? Be specific.

You say "us", meaning you and whom else?

BTW I haven't had any problems with mine. There were a spate of issues with the initial batch of 5060 in Singapore, but AFAIK, they've been fixed one way or another by Oly.

Stepney · 5th April 2004

Mine is ok since day one...

There is a good on-line olympus resource that has a lot of information. You can do a search on altavista or yahoo to find out more...

michaelnct · 5th April 2004

The common problems annoying C5060 users out there are:-

1) ESP Metering menu poping up with no reason
2) Arrow kep pad malfuntion
3) Shooting modes dial malfunction

michaelnct · 5th April 2004

Originally Posted by kahheng

Like what? Be specific.

You say "us", meaning you and whom else?

BTW I haven't had any problems with mine. There were a spate of issues with the initial batch of 5060 in Singapore, but AFAIK, they've been fixed one way or another by Oly.

that's why I created this thread, what solutions and explanation given by Olympus to the affected users. As I know, not only Singapore's C5060 facing this problems, I fact, worldwide.

Pinkishy · 5th April 2004

there were some discussions regarding this some time back,

and i personally experienced this problem too when i bought my cam.

All of us in here who had this problem subsequently got our sets exchanged for new batches and have no problems ever since.

I presume you just bought your cam and you have the same batch problem. Just simply go back to OLY to exchange. The new batches have no problems at all..

Now we're all v happy with our 5060.. right?

michaelnct · 6th April 2004

Originally Posted by Pinkishy

there were some discussions regarding this some time back,

and i personally experienced this problem too when i bought my cam.

All of us in here who had this problem subsequently got our sets exchanged for new batches and have no problems ever since.

I presume you just bought your cam and you have the same batch problem. Just simply go back to OLY to exchange. The new batches have no problems at all..

Now we're all v happy with our 5060.. right?

I hope Olympus Malaysia will did the same thing as Olympus Singapore. I did call them but they said is due to shooting modes dial malfunction. And they proposed to "changed" the mode dial for me. Do you believe it?

slacker · 11th April 2004

Well, a change of mode dial does stop the famous popup menu problem for me.

That's what happen to me while others manage to change to a totally new set due to the availability of the spare parts. Have the change and start shooting. You will love 5060 as much as we do.

BTW, i named mine as wide monster. What's your?

michaelnct · 12th April 2004

Originally Posted by slacker

Well, a change of mode dial does stop the famous popup menu problem for me.

That's what happen to me while others manage to change to a totally new set due to the availability of the spare parts. Have the change and start shooting. You will love 5060 as much as we do.

BTW, i named mine as wide monster. What's your?

I called her "big eye". ha ha! but short sighted!

garvinchow · 18th April 2004

I hope you have corrected your prob. if not, just drop by your service centre and they will change the mode dial for you. It will solve all your prob. trust pinkishy, slacker and myself...we've gone through this patch. In fact, many others have gone through this patch. After the change, you'll love your wide monster or big eyes even more....

michaelnct · 19th April 2004

Originally Posted by garvinchow

I hope you have corrected your prob. if not, just drop by your service centre and they will change the mode dial for you. It will solve all your prob. trust pinkishy, slacker and myself...we've gone through this patch. In fact, many others have gone through this patch. After the change, you'll love your wide monster or big eyes even more....

Thank you guys, none of the symptoms re-occur so far, I was thinking giving her an additional battery. I heard Singapore has 3rd party battery at good price. but Malaysia so far no "lubang" yet. (maybe I dont know). any idea how to order from there?

slacker · 19th April 2004

I'm not too sure how much is the original battery will cost you over at your side. But if you are keen on the 3rd party battery, it cost 29.95 if i can recall correctly.

Personally, i have brought 2 and been using it since then. Recharged few times and everything goes fine at this point of time. (Touchwood

) despite of people saying that the higher voltage will damage the camera.

If you are really keen and think it's well-worth, let me know your address by PM. See if i can arrange a postal over to your side. That's of cos not earning any cents out of it but to help another 5060 user in another part of the world.

Let me know and maybe we can work out the details privately.

Just a suggestion on the issue of mode dial problem, send in your camera when you are free. Cos you never know when it will relapses again when you in need of your camera and the relapse will spoilt your day big time.

garvinchow · 19th April 2004

Originally Posted by slacker

I'm not too sure how much is the original battery will cost you over at your side. But if you are keen on the 3rd party battery, it cost 29.95 if i can recall correctly.

Personally, i have brought 2 and been using it since then. Recharged few times and everything goes fine at this point of time. (Touchwood ) despite of people saying that the higher voltage will damage the camera.

If you are really keen and think it's well-worth, let me know your address by PM. See if i can arrange a postal over to your side. That's of cos not earning any cents out of it but to help another 5060 user in another part of the world. Let me know and maybe we can work out the details privately.

Just a suggestion on the issue of mode dial problem, send in your camera when you are free. Cos you never know when it will relapses again when you in need of your camera and the relapse will spoilt your day big time.

Slacker is right. Send your camera in when you are free and not using it. It spoilt some of my days!!! and I got so pissed off.... Send it in, and get it back in tip top condition!

redstorm · 20th April 2004

Originally Posted by michaelnct

Thank you guys, none of the symptoms re-occur so far, I was thinking giving her an additional battery. I heard Singapore has 3rd party battery at good price. but Malaysia so far no "lubang" yet. (maybe I dont know). any idea how to order from there?

Yes, this shop "Eastgear" situated at #02-02 Peninsula Plaza sells their own in-house brand batteries bearing the same name. The battery is selling at only $29.95! The shop's website is below. Check it out.

http://www.massorder.com/shop/default-sg.php

michaelnct · 20th April 2004

Originally Posted by slacker

I'm not too sure how much is the original battery will cost you over at your side. But if you are keen on the 3rd party battery, it cost 29.95 if i can recall correctly.

Personally, i have brought 2 and been using it since then. Recharged few times and everything goes fine at this point of time. (Touchwood ) despite of people saying that the higher voltage will damage the camera.

If you are really keen and think it's well-worth, let me know your address by PM. See if i can arrange a postal over to your side. That's of cos not earning any cents out of it but to help another 5060 user in another part of the world. Let me know and maybe we can work out the details privately.

Just a suggestion on the issue of mode dial problem, send in your camera when you are free. Cos you never know when it will relapses again when you in need of your camera and the relapse will spoilt your day big time.

thanks Slacker, a private message has been sent to you. my mailing address and my "wish" list.

michaelnct · 20th April 2004

Thank you guys, world will be more peaceful if more helpful people like you. Spirit of Olympian. Yahoo!

I got back my big eye already. look ok!

I find that here is quite hard to find a good gadget for digital camera. a so call "branded" camera shop cannot get ND filters 2 & 4. They don't even know how to use the camera. so sad

but 1 thing good is the price is consider "reasonable" if compare to Singapore. I bought my big eye for RM2,580 with ScanDisk128CF + interest free 9 months installment few months ago.

Keep in touch! any good gadget, remember to share with me. Thanks again!

my e mail: michaelnct@myjaring.net

5th April 2004	#1
michaelnct New Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 30	Olmypus C5060 Problems Endless problems from Olympus C5060WZ, no matter when you bought it. If you know exactly whats going on and the solutions (from Olympus). Pls share with us. __________________ E-3, 14-45mm, 40-150mm, FL36 Next: 14-54mm MKII or 12-60mm, 70-300mm, FL50R

5th April 2004	#3
Stepney Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 69	No problem so far Mine is ok since day one... There is a good on-line olympus resource that has a lot of information. You can do a search on altavista or yahoo to find out more...

5th April 2004	#4
michaelnct New Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 30	Common Problems The common problems annoying C5060 users out there are:- 1) ESP Metering menu poping up with no reason 2) Arrow kep pad malfuntion 3) Shooting modes dial malfunction __________________ E-3, 14-45mm, 40-150mm, FL36 Next: 14-54mm MKII or 12-60mm, 70-300mm, FL50R

20th April 2004	#16
michaelnct New Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 30	Thank you guys, world will be more peaceful if more helpful people like you. Spirit of Olympian. Yahoo! I got back my big eye already. look ok! I find that here is quite hard to find a good gadget for digital camera. a so call "branded" camera shop cannot get ND filters 2 & 4. They don't even know how to use the camera. so sad but 1 thing good is the price is consider "reasonable" if compare to Singapore. I bought my big eye for RM2,580 with ScanDisk128CF + interest free 9 months installment few months ago. Keep in touch! any good gadget, remember to share with me. Thanks again! my e mail: michaelnct@myjaring.net __________________ E-3, 14-45mm, 40-150mm, FL36 Next: 14-54mm MKII or 12-60mm, 70-300mm, FL50R

5th April 2004	#6
Pinkishy Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a Purple World Posts: 234	there were some discussions regarding this some time back, and i personally experienced this problem too when i bought my cam. All of us in here who had this problem subsequently got our sets exchanged for new batches and have no problems ever since. I presume you just bought your cam and you have the same batch problem. Just simply go back to OLY to exchange. The new batches have no problems at all.. Now we're all v happy with our 5060.. right?

11th April 2004	#8
slacker Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SG Posts: 640	Well, a change of mode dial does stop the famous popup menu problem for me. That's what happen to me while others manage to change to a totally new set due to the availability of the spare parts. Have the change and start shooting. You will love 5060 as much as we do. BTW, i named mine as wide monster. What's your?

18th April 2004	#10
garvinchow Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jurong West Posts: 222	I hope you have corrected your prob. if not, just drop by your service centre and they will change the mode dial for you. It will solve all your prob. trust pinkishy, slacker and myself...we've gone through this patch. In fact, many others have gone through this patch. After the change, you'll love your wide monster or big eyes even more....

19th April 2004	#12
slacker Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SG Posts: 640	I'm not too sure how much is the original battery will cost you over at your side. But if you are keen on the 3rd party battery, it cost 29.95 if i can recall correctly. Personally, i have brought 2 and been using it since then. Recharged few times and everything goes fine at this point of time. (Touchwood ) despite of people saying that the higher voltage will damage the camera. If you are really keen and think it's well-worth, let me know your address by PM. See if i can arrange a postal over to your side. That's of cos not earning any cents out of it but to help another 5060 user in another part of the world. Let me know and maybe we can work out the details privately. Just a suggestion on the issue of mode dial problem, send in your camera when you are free. Cos you never know when it will relapses again when you in need of your camera and the relapse will spoilt your day big time.