Konica minolta dimage x1 lcd screen won't display full charge only a 1/3 charge even though battery is fully charge

If this also shows up on the pictures it could be a defective Sony CCD issue. If so, Sony will fix your Minolta camera for free (with free shipping) regardless of warranty. You need to do this before March 31, 2008 so get going! See this link:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/sony-konica-minolta-cameras.html

The Dimage models that Sony is accepting for the recall repair are:
Dimage 7HI, 7I, A1, Xi, F300, XT, X20, S414.

Hi the problem your having is that a component on the board isnt letting the correct power come from the battery therefore giving false reading on the batt display the huge problem you have is that they dont repair these cameras it just isnt financially worth it so unless you know how to test all components on the board the chances of getting it reapired are slim to none their isnt anything you can do as it is a board problem.
If you tested the battery and this is fine then the problem is deffinately with the board.
How long have you had the camera if its not long then i would get a refund as repairing is something they wont do sorry i couldnt help you any more but other experts will tell you the same

Mine which charges OK also has a slightly recessed connector

Of course this problem can be fixed but only temporarily..This is the main problem with LCD screen displays.Either you replace the screen and use it for the time being or sell it off before the liquid leaks out completely.

I disagree it is a CCD problem. Turn the camera on and observe the diaphram in the lens to see if it opens. If it opens you should see the CCD under a strong light. If not then the problem is with the shutter that allows live view. This model and also Minolta E500 and Vivitar all use the same chassis and all have this shutter problem. I still haven't figured out how to fix it though.

Ah that's a shame! But here's the dealio - fo'get about it. Er, well unless your a camera tech sort of person. In which case, you can prolly buy the display directly from Konica. But my experience has been -for even the smallest part- you can buy a new digital camera for what they're going to charge you for the part. Especially the lcd. Actually, I hardly use my lcd screen anyway. I prefer using the viewfinder. Using the lcd as the view finder makes you hold the camera way out and increases your chances for blurry photos.

Send it back - obviously didn't do a good job on this one. They will give you another Don't mess with it.

Approximate number of recording images and playback times based on Minolta' s standard test condition* are as follows: *test condition: CIPA-compliant. (LCD monitor on, 1600x1200 size images, Normal image quality, Flash used with 50% of the frames) Recording Alkaline batteries : Approx. 80 frames Ni-MH batteries (2100mAh): Approx. 410 frames CR-V3 : Approx. 720 frames Playback Alkaline batteries : Approx. 275 min. Ni-MH batteries (2100mAh): Approx. 340 min. CR-V3 : Approx. 518 min.

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Approximate number of recording images : AA size Alkaline batteries: 240 frames *1 AA size Ni-MH batteries (2500mAh): 420 frames *1 Test condition Conforming to CIPA(Camera & Imaging Products Association): *1: LCD monitor on, Full-size images: 2560x1920, Standard image quality, No instant playback, Flash used with 50% of the frames, No full-time AF, one image at every 30 sec., turning the power on/off at every ten images. Approximate period of playback images: Test condition Based on Konica Minolta's standard test method: AA size Alkaline batteries: 240 min. AA size Ni-MH batteries (2500mAh): 330 min. *Since the performance may vary depending on conditions, recording mode, and subjects, these are approximate values only.