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Head in hands moment. You were correct on the firmware update, I hadn’t done the recent one and was still on V3.0. Just updated it and my issue is fixed. Thanks for everyone’s help. - When power was supplied via USB, the camera failed to retain the focus position saved with [Save focus...

Hi I’ve finally narrowed down the issue. It’s when I connect a power supply. Everything works fine, no focus loss in standby when on battery. As soon as I connect an external power supply it looses focus when awaking from standby. I’ll have to see how long it lasts on just the battery, I only...

Sorry it’s typing error, I use the Z8 with this setup.

Graham, I must thank you for taking the time to do these tests. I’m missing a setting somewhere so I need to try again, it would be great if i can get it to work with my set up. I am away at the minute but will try as soon as I’m home.

This is what I was told. Modern Z lenses are designed to move their internal elements to infinity when the camera is powered off as a default setting to "lock down the elements". This is an intentional design, not a flaw, and there is no way to permanently disable this.

Thanks for trying it, can I ask what lens you used please.

Have you tried letting the camera go into standby mode via C3.

Still loses the focus position even with this setting. I’ll have a look at what you suggest with the adaptor Thanks

Thanks, I’ll have a look at these.

It’s set to manual

Hi I’ve built a camera trap setup using my Z7 & 24-70 F4. Unfortunately I didn’t realise that once you have obtained focus, when the camera goes into standby mode the lens resets to infinity. Im having to leave my camera on all the time, use a power supply, but this still doesn’t last long. I’m...

Hi I've been looking at the Z 70-200mm F2.8. There is a promotional discount offer on new at the minute, thing is there are a lot of used ones for sale. 17 at Wex & MPB, not looked anywhere else. All reviews look good, is it just one of those lenses that people don't keep long.

This is the one I’ve gone for

Hi Any one using a portable power supply connected to thier Z9. There’s a lot of different ones available, I’d just rather get one that is tried and tested by a user. Its to use whilst I’m in my hide for a long session. Thanks

Thanks guys, I’ll show him these replies and I think he will let me use the flash now.