I have a Hosafe PTZ security camera, and during a recent cold snap, the focus froze or stuck. I've tried manually adjusting the focus using the software, and it appears to move only a hair in either direction (in or out) but remains out of focus. Is it possible that due to the freezing temps, any lubricant? has thickened enough that the focus mechanism can't overcome the resistance? Anybody familiar with how basic focus mechanisms work? Does the lens rotate to focus, or does it move in or out? I may attempt to poke around inside it, or otherwise wait till the temps warm up and see if it starts work properly again. The focus is sharpest at its extreme zoom point, which is still very blurry. When zoomed out, the picture is totally unviewable, if that's any help?
PTZ focus stuck
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looney2ns
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I would wait until it warms up, and NOT be messing with trying to focus until it does warm up, to prevent further possible damage.