Losing date and time My A1000IS quite often loses the date and requires me to re-enter it. This usually happens when the main batteries need recharging. It seems like the internal backup battery is not functioning properly. I don't think it my particular camera as I exchanged the first one I had for another and both do it. Has anyone else had that problem? Losing date and time My A1000IS quite often loses the date and requires me to re-enter it. This usually happens when the main batteries need recharging. It seems like the internal backup battery is... » Read More Losing date and time My A1000IS quite often loses the date and requires me to re-enter it. This usually happens when the main batteries need recharging. It seems like the internal backup battery is not functioning properly. I don't think it my particular camera as I exchanged the first one I had for another and both do it. Has anyone else had that problem? « Show Less
718690
I have been experiencing the EXACT same problem with my Canon A590IS since Nov. 2008. I replaced the lithium, button cell (not cheap or easy to find) and still have an occasional loss of date and time.My guess is the pull out battery carrier the button cell sits in is poorly designed allowing the cell to momentarily lose contact and thus require a reset.There have been at least a couple of complaints about this problem in the 590 reviews.
718691
Thank you very much for your response. I was beginning to think I was the only one with this problem. Your explanation is probably correct. I have had two other digital cameras and neither had this problem. I doubt if much can be done about it...
2084180
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.
231011
Yes and no. I find it just changes the start time and end time of the camera. But I have never had a n issue where the camera hasn't taken photos through out a day no matter the clouds in the sky. Latest start time was 7:45am when sun rise was 6:30am.
2156361
What model do you have? If it's the JID0124 that Amazon is asking me about, it only displays time, so date-related information such as leap year and day is immaterial. If you can't figure it out, return it quickly. Many people seem to be having trouble with clocks from DBTech/DBRoth. Mine doesn't work the way the instructions describe.
688931
AA Only and sadly the "internal battery" which keeps the camera date/time, burned out for me a little over a year after I bought the camera and is NOT cov'd by Warranty. I wrote to Canon and it can be sent in for a battery replacement, but will cost at LEAST $100, plus shipping, which is crazy!! I'm SO disappointed, as I like the date feature, but NOW I have to set the date and time EVERY time I turn on the camera! It's pathetic that this was not designed to last a LOT longer....! No more Canon's for me!!
1690918
No but looses the time unless you very quick at reconnecting it. I always check my programing after changing a battery and it has not changed but until yesterday I have always had to reset time. I changed the battery yesterday and the time remained on so I guess I was quicker than normal.
336926
Hello Amy. I don't know what the date is...I need to look at the battery. That information was on the description of the battery as being up to date, therefore, I assumed the battery would be fine. But that was not the case. I still have the battery.
671977
I am wondering the same thing..... I was considering buying it until i noticed that. I mean, really, is this correct or was it meant to be days instead of months? I would love to have that clarified. Going on a vacation in a month but want to get the camera within the next week or so.
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I haven't had it long enough to replace the batteries. Generally, most electronic equipment holds information such as date / time for short periods when bateries are removed. If not, is easily reset through the menu sequence. Sorry unsble to be of more help. Tony
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Batteries ONLY!! PLEASE - Do NOT buy this camera! Mine is still in great shape but already will NOT KEEP the time/date? Contacted Canon only to find out it has an internal battery that only THEY can replace and if I wanted to PAY to send it in, the repair would be about $100 ! Are you kidding me? $100 for an internal battery? WOW! No thank YOU! -- Yes, it's over a year old, but still! Now ever time I turn it on, I need to reset the day/time. Totally disappointed in Canon and this camera! Do NOT waste YOUR money, they are FAR better cameras with "chargers" that you can find for your money! GOOD LUCK!! Batteries ONLY!! PLEASE - Do NOT buy this camera! Mine is still in great shape but already will NOT KEEP the time/date? Contacted Canon only to find out it has an internal battery that only THEY can replace and if I wanted to PAY to send it in, the repair would be about $100 ! Are you kidding me? $100 for an internal battery? WOW! No thank YOU! -- Yes, it's over a year old, but still! Now ever time I turn it on, I need to reset the day/time. Totally disappointed in Canon and this camera! Do NOT waste YOUR money, they are FAR better cameras with "chargers" that you can find for... » Read More Batteries ONLY!! PLEASE - Do NOT buy this camera! Mine is still in great shape but already will NOT KEEP the time/date? Contacted Canon only to find out it has an internal battery that only THEY can replace and if I wanted to PAY to send it in, the repair would be about $100 ! Are you kidding me? $100 for an internal battery? WOW! No thank YOU! -- Yes, it's over a year old, but still! Now ever time I turn it on, I need to reset the day/time. Totally disappointed in Canon and this camera! Do NOT waste YOUR money, they are FAR better cameras with "chargers" that you can find for your money! GOOD LUCK!! « Show Less
1533357
it has a battery that runs the meter. it could possibly be dead after that date. i doubt it tho, most dates are very conservative in the manufacturers favor.
1561178
FYI, when I got mine replaced, they honered the original warrenty(1 year) expiration date. I love this camera, 'cause no one knows your shooting when carefully placed in pocket! WEEEE! Got it replaced this last summer, current one still working great, although that same connection is getting to the spooky point! SO, I just B VERY CAREFUL now! 4 the price, and it's NO DETECTION ability, it's WELL worth it!
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Apparently from the other answers it looses correct time after a while (4 hours?), but keeps the settings (probably a small flash mem chip on board).My feeling is that it would just be one more clock to reset after a power outtage....Coffee Maker, Microwave, Oven, Bedside Alarm Clocks,Clock Radios, Etc.So it does not concern me.All I have to do is remember! :-)
2242062
I have not had any problems with the date and time changing. I set it once when I first got the camera and it is still accurate today. Pretty impressive, actually.
75401
An amazingly short time. When I called service to get an answer to that question, the tech had me set the camera back to factory settings and that seemed to help. I never timed it, but on a recent vacation I changed batteries as often as my traveling companion who had a Canon something.
903900
As you know the date and time is a function of the camera itself not the battery box. Do you lose the date and time using the batteries inside the camera? If you do then I suggest a call to Moultrie Customer Service. Also be sure you have the camera programmed correctly to show date and time. Good luck, you will get it figured out.
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I don't know if you are referring to the battery or the camera? I find the battery does not last long, which is why I bought this additional battery as back up. I keep it with me while I am photographing. If you review your photographs on the camera after you take them, it uses up a lot of battery power, so I do not do that. Depends upon how many photos you take. If I am out all day photographing, the battery might last for one day.