While you wait for answers, we may have found some information which could help you.
Click here for Camera Retract TurnHow can I fix my Hitachi HDC 1086E digital camera which wont turn on?
3xoptical zoom stuck open on hitachi hdc 887e?
flash isn't working?
Card Locked?
why does my camera use so many battries?
On my Hitachi HDC-571EP the flash is really bright?