several images from single button push

[JWPATE]

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I have had this D-LUX Leica for years without any problems until recently.  Now, with everything set to auto, when I press the button fully in for a photograph, I get several images rather than just one.  In fact, if I hold the button down it just continues to produce images, I suppose until the memory is full. 

It acts as if stuck somehow in a motion mode, but I have turned motion picture off completely with no change.

Can anyone suggest what the problem is, or where I can send it for service?

 

Thanks,

James

[wda]

James, have you considered a Factory Reset? You will have to reset your original time settings, etc. But it might do the trick.

[JWPATE]

Thanks David, for that suggestion, and it does seem to be good first action to try.  However, I simply don't know how to perform a factory reset.

[BrianH8er]

JWP

Page 50 of the manual tells how to reset. As that document does not allow copy and paste you will have to look and read it.

All the best

 

[wda]

You don't specify a model number, but here is a method for Lumix cameras which often share common menu structures.

1. Press [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press < / > button to select “Setup” menu and then press [MENU/SET] button.
3. select “Reset” and then press [MENU/SET] button.
4. When a message appears select “Yes” and then press[MENU/SET] button.
5. That should reset the camera to ex-factory settings.

I have never needed to do this, but it is a simple method of curing obscure operating faults.

[JWPATE]

OH, THANK YOU SO MUCH FELLOWS.  Yes I did the reset routine and it has cured the problem!  Everything now is working as it should, and I just cannot thank you enough.

 

James