Kodak Z981: Does any one else have problems with this Cameras batteries go dead?
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Buy a K-6600-C quick charger with an extra set of batteries. It also includes an adapter to plug the charger into your car's lighter socket so you can charge your second set in your car while you are using the other set. Both sets of batteries, (the set that came with the camera and the set that comes with the charger), will charge in about an hour, from house power or your car. I am a professional photographer, I shoot an average of 500 to 600 shots per week with my Z981. I keep an extra set of disposable batteries in my bag for emergencies, but have not had to use them, the rechargeables have not failed me yet.
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Way to go you rock... I just erased my Kodak zx-3 internal memory and then updated it with latest firmware all in disk utility on my mac mini.Reformatted my sd card in the camera ....Now it is good as new.It was stoping recording after one sec every time I tried to record...Now it is fixed thanks to you my friend..Rock ON!
1228609
I had a similar problem with new batteries that obviously were bad, I also had a bad camera one time that kept draining batteries.
120330
Absolutely agree with Draconic. When I first bought this camera, I was taking so many HD videos and photos, that I burned though the first battery in a day. Fortunately, I had purchased a second battery, and had it all charged up and ready to switch out the minute the battery indicator warning light started flashing (It'll start flashing when it drops to approximately 5%, and then flash faster and faster until the battery is dead). Good little camera, by the way. It also includes a battery charger.
445201
4 Kodak ni-on batteries that are rechargeable -- I have had my camera three years and they are still going strong - great camera
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I recently purchased the kodak Z812 IS camera, along with one of the kits I found here on Amazon (which I bought before I realized the batteries weren't going to work right). The kit itself is fine as it comes with a lot of stuff that I can and will use (excluding the batteries) and ends up being cheaper than trying to buy all the stuff seperately. The NiMH batteries do work, but the camera seems to take slightly longer to perform the functions, and, in addition, the number of pictures that you can take before the batteries need to be recharged are much lower than if you use the recommended batteries. I personally purchased the rechargeable KLIC-8000 and have been very happy with it. I recently purchased the kodak Z812 IS camera, along with one of the kits I found here on Amazon (which I bought before I realized the batteries weren't going to work right). The kit itself is fine as it comes with a lot of stuff that I can and will use (excluding the batteries) and ends up being cheaper than trying to buy all the stuff seperately. The NiMH batteries do work, but the camera seems to take slightly longer to perform the functions, and, in addition, the number of pictures that you can take before the batteries need to be recharged are much lower than if you use the recommended... » Read More I recently purchased the kodak Z812 IS camera, along with one of the kits I found here on Amazon (which I bought before I realized the batteries weren't going to work right). The kit itself is fine as it comes with a lot of stuff that I can and will use (excluding the batteries) and ends up being cheaper than trying to buy all the stuff seperately. The NiMH batteries do work, but the camera seems to take slightly longer to perform the functions, and, in addition, the number of pictures that you can take before the batteries need to be recharged are much lower than if you use the recommended batteries. I personally purchased the rechargeable KLIC-8000 and have been very happy with it. « Show Less
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The battery that came with the Kodak camcorder loses it charge while not in use. I purchased a new once as back up and charged that to keep on hand, and that one loses it's charge also. To say the least, I am unhappy. This has been my experience with these batteries.
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Yes. Mine froze up so I ordered a new battery......problem solved. This is a fantastic camera!
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I have this camera and I have not had any problems. I use the docking station to recharge the batteries. What upsets me is that the ink and paper are no longer avail.
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DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
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I have used these batteries both on my es C190 & es C195 with no problems. When all else fails, call or email Kodak.
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Try the trouble shooting steps and if they don't work, call Kodak. They may help. I had a part go bad on mine and they sent a replacement part, eventually. I had nothing but trouble with mine so be prepared to junk. It's a shame Kodak puts it's name on these.
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I'm having the same issue. The camera has never worked. It freezes as soon as I take one picture. I just bought it in July, so I'm sending it to an authorized repair shop (as per Kodak), to see if they can help. It does reset if I pop out the battery, but it takes one photo, and then locks up again.
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I did not bother with the kit sold on Amazon - I just went to eBay and bought a "2X Battery+Charger For KLIC-8000 Kodak Z612 Z712 Z812" from one of the many sellers there for $19 all-inclusive - and it works just great on the Z812 and each battery worked for at least 400 pictures (most without flash though).
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No, you have to use a rechargeable replacement battery. Kodak or generic will work fine if you match the sizes.
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Most likely the CCD imaging chip is bad. This was a major issue with these cameras. So much so that Cannon fixed them for free for a while but not any longer. I had the same problem with a z70 but I was lucky and was able to replace it with one out of a trashed camera. If you are mechanically inclined you may be able to fix yours as well but you will have to find the part from some place other than Cannon as they do not support these any more. I found Youtube videos on it as well. Google CCD image sensor.
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Perhaps the battery you have is defective. I have a couple of them and they perform very well in my 6D. I had inadvertantly left my camera turned off and inaccessible for 3 weeks after a day of use and still had 80% charge when I picked it up again.