Fuji s5700 zoom lever sticking

[ash59uk]

When zooming in the lever sticks though on zooming out it is fine.

I wonder if any off you have had the same problem and have a solution?

I was thinking of spraying some WD40 onto a rag then giving the lever a rub.

 

[Tori_T]

I'm not sure what the switches and casing of the S5700 are made of, but the WD-40 FAQ warns against use on polycarbonate/polystyrene materials because of its petroleum base. If you decide to try this, test a drop on a non-essential area of the casing first. If it leaves a permanent mark, or the plastic becomes soft enough to mark with a fingernail, don't use it on the controls.
Also, I can't tell from pictures if the shutter button is metal, or silver coloured plastic. If it's plastic, WD-40 may damage the coating.

With plastic-on-plastic moving parts, I've found with prolonged use the contact surfaces can abrade, and the dust produced can really gum up the smooth movement. Stripping and cleaning with a damp cloth usually cures the problem, but if you're not confident about DIY camera surgery, then getting it professionally cleaned and serviced would be my recommendation.

 

[ronnus]

I'd avoid WD40 on plastics for the reasons given by Tori... you could try a silicon-based lubricant and get a tiny quantity between the lever and the body, silicon lubricants are usually fine for plastic-on-plastic, but beware of using too much!

Good camera BTW, I had an S5500 and an S5800 before I made the move to an SLR

 

[ash59uk]

I'd avoid WD40 on plastics for the reasons given by Tori... you could try a silicon-based lubricant and get a tiny quantity between the lever and the body, silicon lubricants are usually fine for plastic-on-plastic, but beware of using too much!

Good camera BTW, I had an S5500 and an S5800 before I made the move to an SLR

I fixed it with a drop of 3 in 1 oil onto a kitchen towel, gave it a couple of wipes and rubbed off the excess and voila!! sorted.