Loss of signal and issues with camera flash? I know that the Hyperion and Anker 7000+mAh batteries and case can cause a reduction in signal strength but I can't seem to find any comments one way or the other on the batteries in the 4000+mAh range. Also does this case cause issues with the camera flash (I have heard some cases can cause some reflection and blocking issues)? Loss of signal and issues with camera flash? I know that the Hyperion and Anker 7000+mAh batteries and case can cause a reduction in signal strength but I can't seem to find any comments one... » Read More Loss of signal and issues with camera flash? I know that the Hyperion and Anker 7000+mAh batteries and case can cause a reduction in signal strength but I can't seem to find any comments one way or the other on the batteries in the 4000+mAh range. Also does this case cause issues with the camera flash (I have heard some cases can cause some reflection and blocking issues)? « Show Less
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The barrier between the flash and camera keeps reflection down. The trade off is having a flash that is more focused or beam like and sometimes a strange glow but nothing that is too much for my uses. I've had no issues at all with a difference in signal.
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Yes. Unfortunately, I am having trouble with both issues now that I have this battery
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I have performed the firmware update and the camera still has the battery problem during a video session. As some of the other respondents have said, zooming during video is the killer for the battery. I have just learned that I need to have a fresh charge on my batteries before I go to shoot. I try to hold the zooming to a minimum during the shoot (You should do this anyway if you want a more professional looking shot; zooming during a shot looks very amateurish). Just zoom in on your subject to frame it like you want it before you start to video record. Not to diminish the problem, I am not happy with the battery issue. I do however, really like the camera in most other aspects (other than the flash placement). I have learned how to get around it's shortcomings. I really love the beautiful shots I am able to get. The zoom capability is amazing for a small camera like this. I would stack the quality up there with my sons Canon Rebel SLR.
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Mine produced unreliable results. Only worked well immediately after a full charge. Once you start draining it, camera got blocked. You have no way of knowing how much charge is left...It is not 3300 mAh, it's less than that.
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Hi there,I wish I knew why. Mine is acting the same way. Both times I've tried to use my camera I lost radio control as well. I was so freaked out by crashing it, I never thought to check the GPS signal indicator light. I got my repair parts Friday, and it's pretty windy today, but I'll be checking this out later in the week.
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check out the manual, its doing both (charging flash and writing cached buffer on the memory), meaning i may well need an external (ohh gooding!!!! more stuff for my camera) so for such a case, what external flash unit would you recommend, cause i've been looking at the at different ones, and the one that fits my needs the best according to what i've seen is the 430EX II by canon, what your insight is it to much to little?
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The large LEDs do use twice the current as most cameras. It does sound like a power supply issue / voltage problem at the camera. any way to see if you are getting 12volts at the camera in black & white mode? Agree with Sam on bigger powersupply & cable. I soldered my connections.
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Hi Michael, my apolgies for the late reply. I have updated my review and went from 5 stars to 1. Out of 2 cameras, I am now on my 3rd replacement. One of my replacements is a V2 and that one has been working well with no issues for 2 months now. I just got my other replacement last week so early days and amazingly it was a V1. I emailed them and they said they were out of V2's and the V1 should be just fine now. I am hoping I will have no more issues - they otherwise work very well.
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David, I still use it and seems working fine. But this low battery signal is annoying.
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I have shot 200 pics before I charged the battery before. That is not using the flash. With flash, I don't know.
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I returned this battery for the same reason. The charger's light fluttered and the battery wouldn't charge. I took it out and reseated the battery a few times until it flashed slowly showing that it was charging. It was at three bars the next morning, but the charger was fluttering again so I don't know if it was fully charged. I put it in my D5300 and it went from three bars to flashing (no power) within fifteen minutes. Returned it and got the twice the price nikon battery
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I have the Hyperion 4200mah battery and the Seidio case works perfect. Now, since you are want to go to a 7000mah, which is a massive size. I found some images of of it and the Seidio will not work. The Hyperion battery last me all day and I will run GPS, Pandera, Talk and text with no problem. Hope this helps.
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I have had nothing but problems with these particular cameras. I have purchased six of them and only one works at this time. I think flashing florescence or lighting at a distance burns them out.I would not recommend to purchase these types of cameras even though they look really cool.
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I didn't see a problem with dropped or lesser signal strength but when I turned it on to charge my phone while on the road it drained my phone battery. I quit using it and bought a mophie which I love!
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I was able to replace my battery. But right now its always blinking on one bar. It seems to be charging now though so I will be patient and let it charge. Hope fully bars will return. When its charging the bars blink right? Mine doesn't do that anymore. @Richard L How did it strip the battery case?
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I have the Canon S1 and have been using rechargeable NiMH cells in it without problems. However, I have to point out that not all NiMH cells are suitable for digital cameras. I have some several-year-old NiMH cells that have relatively high internal resistance. When the camera is operating (especially with flash on), it may drain more than 1A of peak current. Due to the higher internal resistance, supply voltage can dip below "low battery" mark even when those batteries are fully charged. It is a good idea to clean the battery terminals and battery compartment contacts (with a pencil eraser, for example), to make sure they make good electrical connections. There are also some cells (such as the Energizer 2500mAh) with shockingly high self-discharge rate. If you charge up those cells and leave them in your camera for a few days, they may become completely exhausted before you can take any pictures. Nowadays I only use low self-discharge cells (such as Sanyo eneloop, Rayovac Hybrid, Kodak Pre-Charged) in my photo equipment.
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I got like 300 pictures and 5 minutes of video on the alkaline batteries that came with my camera. ... My rechargeable Energizer 2300mAh nimh batteries seemed to be doing about the same. (surprisingly ... I usually get better performance out of the rechargeable, but I may have been using an old / worn out set)
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Did you recharge those SONY NiMH cells just before using them? Most of those regular 2500mAh cells are known to suffer from rapid self-discharge problem. That means if you place a fully charged cell on the shelf for a few weeks, most of its charge may be already lost due to leakage. If you have just charged those cells and you still have problem, then it is possible that one (or more) of those cells have developed high internal resistance. When drawing large current, its terminal voltage will dip, causing the camera to sent out 'change battery' signal. In this case, you can use this set of batteries in low-drain appliance such as CD player, but not in high-drain appliance such as digital camera. Make sure you clean the battery terminals, since bad contacts will also introduce higher resistance. Another possibility is that the capacity of one (or more) of your cells has drops to much lower than the rated value. If you have an advanced charger such as the La Crosse BC-900, you can 'refresh' the battery and restore it to original capacity. If not, you may try to manually discharge each cell (by using it in a flash light and burn up all its energy, for example), then recharge fully. If all these sounded too confusing to you, then my advised is: buy a set of the new low-self-discharge cells (Sanyo eneloop, Rayovac Hybrid, Kodak Pre-Charged, Duracell Pre Charged, etc.) and stop worrying about it.