Digital Cameras
Problem for Digital Cameras
Generic problem for all Digital Cameras

Kodak md853




By godschild on Oct 18, 2007

" "

I trying to charge my new camera and i plugged the usb port in back of my computer and the red charging light did not come on HELP

 


Same Problem

Apr 05, 2009

-   i have no power on my camara even when plugged into usb port. i even got a new battery. should i try to get a regular charger? -   crydavis30

Apr 05, 2009

-   when I hook up charger, either wall or usb, a green light comes on for a second and the red light three times and then nothing. Camera won't come on and it doesn't charge. M853.-   Guest

Oct 15, 2008

-   i pluged the usb so it could charger the camera but it dont work.-   Guest

Mar 23, 2008

-   I'm having the same issue. Just started a few weeks ago. I was able to get it working intermittently for a while by setting it to TV mode, 15 sec delayed photo and removing the batteries 7 sec. after snapping a picture. But now I can't get any trick to work. Of course it is a weekend now so I'll have to wait till Monday to call customer support. I'm hoping I can get it repaired free of charge as some of you have been able to. Perhaps I'll mention this thread and the others I've researched with 100s of other S2IS owners with the same problem!-   bspiva

Jan 10, 2008

-   I also am having this problem. Camera charged a little bit the first time (before using but now nothing. Green light comes on for a second and then a red light blinks 3x and it's dead. Tried plugging into 3 computers (2 desktop PCs and a laptop) but no difference.-   Guest

Best Solution

posted on Nov 08, 2007
Very Helpful)

Guest

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 0%, 0 votes
Try diferents ports and diferents computers, if it persist change the cable

Solution #2

posted on Mar 28, 2008
Very Helpful)

madazshit

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 95%, 2 votes
I just got mine to work. Hook up camera via usb cable and then press flash button on top of camera. That will make your green charging light come on. I am gonna check back on my camera in a few hours to see if light goes out and battery charges.
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Solution #3

posted on Dec 04, 2007
Helpful)

jessi523

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 89%, 11 votes
I contacted Kodak today about this problem. After some trouble shooting he confirmed it was something wrong with the camera and gave me the option of sending it in to be fixed or exchanging it at the store I bought it from for a new one. I chose to take it back to Target and exchange it for a new camera. The customer service associate made the comment "... another one brought back because it won't charge." which leads me to believe this is an issue a lot of people are having. My new camera seems to charge ok so far.

If you still have the box and are able to take the camera back to the store where you made your purchase, that is the quickest and easiest way to fix this issue. If you cannot do that call Kodak at 1-800-235-6325 and they will set up a repair order for you.
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Solution #4

posted on Nov 22, 2007
Not Helpful)

Guest

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 0%, 0 votes
YouTube video http://www.ynotube.com/watch?v=HrLFb47QHi0

Solution #5

posted on Nov 21, 2008
Very Helpful)

MaryStrscrm

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 100%, 1 votes
I've had my camera for a long time so I don't think I'll get the option of taking it back and exchanging it but I keep having the same charging problem. I just tried the flash button trick... the green light is on, steady, and holding. I'm not going to touch it any more and I hope that if I leave it this way for a bit it'll charge up.

My advice is to NOT LET THE BATTERY RUN DOWN past half charge, otherwise it won't have enough power to stay on long enough to register the fact that its plugged in to the computer.

Was this helpful?
Yes
No
1 person thought this was helpful

Solution #6

posted on Sep 06, 2009
Somewhat Helpful)

intagorate

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 75%, 2 votes
When I connect my camera into the computer, a green light turns on for a second, then a red light blinks 3 times. I tried the flash thing and it still doesn't work?!!
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Popular Solutions for Digital Cameras


Questions and Unsolved Problems for Digital Cameras


Answer
best for close up pictures for ebay

Answer
sony digital camera charger

Answer
i used my ecap webcam one time. and then i started getting on skype and then after that i started to... (More)

Answer
There is a constant black shadow on one side stretching to 1/4 of the width of the viewfinder. ... (More)


10 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by Atticus1022, posted on Dec 27, 2007

I'm having the same problem with my MD853. Installed the software on 2 different computers (one of them was a *#$% vista). Eventually I found out that if I REALLY JAMMED the USB cable into the camera, the thing would actually transfer the pictures.
This is no way to go. I'll be taking it back.

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 06, 2007

Same problem. Tried a second battery at the cost of $14. Still no charge light when I plug in camera to charge.

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 02, 2007

Same exact problem for me as well. I've been trying to contact Kodak's customer support but their support on their 1800 number isn't open on the weekends and their online chat support is always busy. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software. I have also tried charging it on two seperate computers. It doesn't work with either. We purchased the camera on Black Friday and haven't even had a chance to use it yet. :(

Comment by Cjking, posted on Nov 25, 2007

same problem - plugged in, no light comes on, no charging taking place. Tried several USB ports on multiple computers with identical results.

Comment by igor_kak, posted on Nov 24, 2007

I cannot get MD853 to be chared with the USB cable.
I installed the software a few times and nothing...
Any ideas?
Please send mail to igor_kak@hotmail.com
10x

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Describe your problem:

Select a Category:







Ask our Experts

 

Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now
Browse popular Problems
More Common Problems
Most Common Problems for:
For Digital Cameras:

Top Digital Camera Experts

Rank: Guru Guru  

Solutions: 901
Member Since: October 2009

Experience: im the jack of all trades but a master of none! and being an old git you get to learn a fuw tricks

Ask Me
Find more Digital Camera Experts

Top Camera & Camcorder Repair

(888) 435-5080
Worldwide AFFORDABLE digital camera repair &...
Digital Camera Repair and Parts: Darntoothysam.com

(214) 951-9731
Digital Camera repair and sales,trade,salvage.
Mikes digital camera repair


       
Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now

X
Continue
When the original poster rates a solution that was given to his own problem, that rating is locked!
X

Are you sure the solution content is Inappropriate?
   
Tech buddies can communicate directly to answer questions. Become a Tech Buddy and have direct access to your favorite expert for FREE!
Insert Link
Insert Image
Insert You-Tube clip
Insert List
Insert List
Spell Check

What is this?



Select