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Camera Powers Off Either When Powered On, Or Shortly After
Hello there!
I've got my sister's camera here, and have been using it the last couple of days to take a few pics of my newborn.
It has developed an odd problem.
Yesterday I got a notice on it saying the battery was low, and the screen was very blurry. I bought some new batteries, and popped in a fresh set. This worked for maybe fifteen min, and I had only taken maybe four pictures. Then, it suddenly shut off when i pressed the shutter button. I tried to power it back on, and would get the Cybershot screen, and then it would blank off again. This continued for several minutes, and then it finally came on for me, and gave me warning that the batteries were low. These were brand new batteries. I tried ANOTHER new set, and went through the same thing in the space of a few minutes.
It seems to be eating batteries in a VERY short period of time(like five to fifteen minutes) When it is not being used very much at all.
I actually was able to figure it out - I was using crappy batteries. I have since switched to lithium batteries and it is working again perfectly. Thanks though :) hi there.
I actually was able to figure it out - I was using crappy batteries. I have since switched to lithium batteries and it is working again perfectly. Thanks though :)
ill be taking pictures and once i taker a few it just shuts off. and once i try to turn it back on, it just shows the cyber-shot screen then turns off again. i've replaced the batteries a number of times and it still won't work.
ill be taking pictures and once i taker a few it just shuts off. and once i try to turn it back on, it just shows the cyber-shot screen then turns off again. i've replaced the batteries a number of times and it still won't work.
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In the cameras menu try finding the reset feature. once it is reset test it out also check to see if the cameras flsh is working if it is and then the batteries are dead then it has a bad flash compasitor because it has to charge up and release the charge to the flash but if the compasitor nevr fully charges it keeps tring to charge it and the batteries drain fast. It can be repaired. Hope this helps.
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I have the same camera. It sounds to me that there is a fault with the camera itself and not the battery. You might be better sending Canon an email and asking them. My battery lasts forever so I would think if you already purchased another battery you've eliminated that problem. It might be the contacts inside the camera that are not accepting the full charge. Does the camera battery on screen show that it's full after you've charged it? Maybe trying charging it overnight and then trying it out the next day.
The rechargeables are only meant to last a couple years maximum (pretty good that you got three out of them). Also rechargeable NiMH's have approximately 5 times the power of standard alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries should only be used in emergencies in digital cameras as they will only last for a short while before they are drained (as you've discovered).
The obvious solution is that it's time to consider purchasing a new set of rechargeable NiMH batteries. Look on the package for a power rating of at least 2,500 mah. Avoid batteries that do not list the power rating as they are generally inferior batteries.
Hello, Sounds like you may have a battery problem. The DX6490 battery loses it's capacity over time, If the battery is a couple years old they are known to fail. May not be any problem with camera, try a new battery and let it charge completely before installing it. Best Regards, Russell
I think that both your batteries are bad. Because the batteries have sat on a shelf not being used the batteries will only take a surface charge and not fully charge. Bum a battery from someone with a Sony that uses the same battery and see if that works.
Are you still using alkaline batteries? If so, alkaline batteries just don't have the power for more than a few pics in a digital camera. Some may have reached their shelf life, and though brand new may even have problems just powering startup of the camera. Digital cameras for the most part should only be used with rechargeable NiMH batteries. Retailers sell these for around $7 for a package of four (about $15-19 for the batteries with charger). Keep in mind they'll save you big bucks in the long run over alkalines, AND they'll last for at least 100 pictures per charge (and probably many many more). You'll be very pleased with their performance, and may slap yourself for not buying them sooner. When at the store, look on the package for a power rating of at least 2500 mah.
Hello,
I think battery went on protection mode and if you give couple of hours rest to battery by take out from camera and place it on shelf. Hope this trick will work.
hi there.
I actually was able to figure it out - I was using crappy batteries. I have since switched to lithium batteries and it is working again perfectly. Thanks though :)
ill be taking pictures and once i taker a few it just shuts off.
and once i try to turn it back on, it just shows the cyber-shot screen then turns off again. i've replaced the batteries a number of times and it still won't work.
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