What's the on/off button for? If I leave the switch on but the camera is off will it drain my batteries?
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Hi M.D., On/Off is to turn on the batteries from the vertical grip. Turn it off when camera is not in use. -Vincent
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Hi Jeff, I have used this camera for over 3 years now. While I am not pleased with the amount of battery it uses it clicks very nice photos so I am ready to ignore that bit. On the battery saving aspect, I use the viewfinder as it uses a lot less battery in my observation. Also getting the big fat lens out and the Zoom in-out takes the most of out of the batteries. I typically use viewfinder and leave the camera on when I am walking around and clicking photos. This way the camera consumes less battery as it doesn't have to retract the lens in-out every time I switch it on-off. I just use the viewfinder and leave the camera on... hope this helps
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There is no on/off button. When plugged in, it's on. Obviously when unplugged, it's off. I hope that helps!
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I turned mine off. It works but on mine it some times caused shimmer in play back, if you're moving the camera following action. If you're using telephoto and not moving camera or slowly moving camera, then ok. If you want to capture a frame to save a photo then you need it on.
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No..once you put the cover down, it automatically turn the switch to off....i think for safety purposes not to drain your battery or any power....hope this will help!
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Big button fires shutter "locally" (no lights). Flashing light on receiver means "ready." little button turns unit on/off. I have had mine stay on for days in my bag. Battery drain does not seem an issue. Remote half press turns lights green (usually forces an autofocus), full press turns them red (shutter release).
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there is on off button switch. check their website for the full explanation and video on it.
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Hi. The camera does not have an on/off switch. Once you connect power to it - it will come on and stay on. The red connector is the power input, the yellow connector should take the video to your television or other devise. If it does not come on, then check to see if it is getting power.
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The answers below cover it all but don't worry about the lack of an "Off" switch. The Canon version which is $100 more does not have an "off" switch either and is VERY similar (almost identical) to this model. Battery draw is minimal when not in use but if it's a concern you can remove it.You can use this a simple remote trigger or program it to trigger the shutter repeatedly on a schedule (ie every x secs/minutes etc. Can also be used with BULB setting to take exposures longer than 30secs...Indispensable for night photography, light painting, time lapse, macro, etc. The answers below cover it all but don't worry about the lack of an "Off" switch. The Canon version which is $100 more does not have an "off" switch either and is VERY similar (almost identical) to this model. Battery draw is minimal when not in use but if it's a concern you can remove it.You can use this a simple remote trigger or program it to trigger the shutter repeatedly on a schedule (ie every x secs/minutes etc. Can also be used with BULB setting to take exposures longer than 30secs...Indispensable for night photography, light painting, time lapse,... » Read More The answers below cover it all but don't worry about the lack of an "Off" switch. The Canon version which is $100 more does not have an "off" switch either and is VERY similar (almost identical) to this model. Battery draw is minimal when not in use but if it's a concern you can remove it.You can use this a simple remote trigger or program it to trigger the shutter repeatedly on a schedule (ie every x secs/minutes etc. Can also be used with BULB setting to take exposures longer than 30secs...Indispensable for night photography, light painting, time lapse, macro, etc. « Show Less
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Hi Karen,This was a Christmas gift for my husband so I asked him. He says he uses "re-chargeable" batteries and that he doesn't leave the camera on all of the time. When he see the message about the battery being exhausted he simply turns it off and it will re-charge a bit. But he has a charger and uses that too. So, I agree with the other answer, you need to get re-chargeable batteries and a charger. It is a really nice little camera.
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On the top of the camera do I leave the switch kept on the Green Camera? I don't know which setting that should be on either. Do I use the flash with the flower button? Need more light? I don't know what my image quality should be set on or my image size, should it be set on portair, number of pixels to use. Sorry so much, but this camera is new and I can't figure it out. So frustrating. Thanks for answering.
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If the power goes out it would stop working yes. It has a switch on the side of it so if you left it alone as soon as the power comes back on so will the camera. Hope this helps!
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I have the same problem. I think the reason is a little switch at the battery compartment. It is meant to prevent power on if you forgot to close the battery door completely. But over time that little switch broke and the camera simply cannot power up again. What a smart idea but poor design. The camera is dead because of such a feeble switch.
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I can't remember.I installed switch on the monitor to turn it on & off.The monitor stays on when the switch is turned on. I have a switch on the camera also.
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There is no on-off button. You have to plug and unplug, or turn off through device. Device should control recording.
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The camera has a built in battery that will last up to a hour and a half. If you're cigerrette lighter plug in stays hot after turning off your ignition switch. The camera will stay on. If not the camera goes off automatically.
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I really don't think I know, but did you have the switch on? I think the camera is supposed to be turned off while charging.