My camera has developed what I'm told is a web of mould on the inside of the lens . Can the lens be removed for cleaning or do I need to take the case apart
Cameras - Kodak - EasyShare - EasyShare DX6490 Digital Camera
I just took a quick look at some info regarding the camera in question and no, it does not appear that the lens can be removed (the way you would with a DSLR)...and even if it were possible, I would NOT recommend it.
Unless you have specific experience with such repairs (which I would assume isn't the case since you asked the question to begin with), unfortunately my advice would be to simply buy another camera. The simple fact of the matter here is that even if you are able to navigate and reassemble the micro electronics in this camera, to remove the lens and clean any fungi would ultimately require the camera to be sent back to the manufacturer to have the lens elements properly re-calibrated. Such camera lenses often have multiple elements and even the slightest fraction of misalignment will render the lens (and thus the camera) useless.
-If- this were a newer or higher end camera, I might suggest sending it to the manufacturer for cleaning/repair, however the simple fact here is that this is an older 4 mp camera with the average used value being $50 or less (the repair would likely cost -A LOT- more). I would simply browse websites such as B&H Photo or Adorama and find a similar used camera in working condition...or even consider an upgrade to a better brand (Nikon, Sony, Pentax, etc).
BTW...to avoid such issues in the future, I would suggest putting a couple of those "anti moisture" silicone packs (like you find in shoe boxes or packing material) inside your camera bag (and keep your camera in the bag when not in use). They make a world of difference.
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I just took a quick look at some info regarding the camera in question and no, it does not appear that the lens can be removed (the way you would with a DSLR)...and even if it were possible, I would NOT recommend it.
Unless you have specific experience with such repairs (which I would assume isn't the case since you asked the question to begin with), unfortunately my advice would be to simply buy another camera. The simple fact of the matter here is that even if you are able to navigate and reassemble the micro electronics in this camera, to remove the lens and clean any fungi would ultimately require the camera to be sent back to the manufacturer to have the lens elements properly re-calibrated. Such camera lenses often have multiple elements and even the slightest fraction of misalignment will render the lens (and thus the camera) useless.
-If- this were a newer or higher end camera, I might suggest sending it to the manufacturer for cleaning/repair, however the simple fact here is that this is an older 4 mp camera with the average used value being $50 or less (the repair would likely cost -A LOT- more). I would simply browse websites such as B&H Photo or Adorama and find a similar used camera in working condition...or even consider an upgrade to a better brand (Nikon, Sony, Pentax, etc).
BTW...to avoid such issues in the future, I would suggest putting a couple of those "anti moisture" silicone packs (like you find in shoe boxes or packing material) inside your camera bag (and keep your camera in the bag when not in use). They make a world of difference.
Good Luck!