Gps drain on zs7: I was reading reviews about gps battery drain.Something about turning off camera and gps still drains battery. looking to buy zs7.any help?
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The default settings have the gps on at all times, even when the camera is shut off, that way it's able to keep the location updated without having spent a prolonged amount of time trying to reconnect to a satellite each time you turn the camera. There are two other options for the gps however. The first is airplane mode, where the gps will turn off when the camera is off, which means slower updates for the location, and also a mode to completely turn the gps off.
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My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you.Best of luck!
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I do not have the GPS add on on my radio, but when I do have a back up camera hooked up and it still plays music when the back up camera is on. I can even still change the station. So i imagine it would be the same with the GPS running.
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Don't worry about it not shutting off people. The display itself has almost no drain on the battery. It is the memory that stores your data that is the culprit. If your battery is lasting less than 6 months then change brands. I have had mine (two of them) for over a year and have only replaced the battery once. Its a great device and works fantastic. Enjoy it and don't get so hung up on the battery, or if the unit "turns off"
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Shouldn't zs3 still be under warranty since it just came out 2-3month? I own both zs3 and tx1 (wx1's brother), and zs3's sharper pictures blows both tx1/wx1 under exposed pictures out of the water! the only thing that tx1/wx1 has over zs3 is low light, high iso images (new exmor r sensor and 6 stacking pictures), and easy panorama picture taking. I keep both tx1 and zs3 for different modes. zs3 for outdoor and flash pictures, and tx1 for low light, high iso pictures.
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I have tried many different settings. FPS, GPS on/off, what is displayed on the dashboard, sensors on/off, etc. NOTHING has changed the time available! 2:20. I have two cameras each with a backup battery. Thats four total batteries. 2:20 is all I have ever gotten give or take 5-10 minutes.
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Love my ZS3. One thing I really like is the dedicated "video capture" button. I don't have to change to a video mode, I just hit the button any time to capture movies. Great camera!www.panasonic.net/lumix
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I have a ZS-7 with firmware version 1.0 and the batteries DO NOT work. However, Because of the answer you got on here I am installing firmware version 1.1 and I will report back to tell you if they do work once I upgrade. I am not too happy right now...
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Right, the DMC-ZS8. I'm still trying to find an answer to that question. Also, has anyone heard anything good about the DMC ZS9?
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I just noticed that the question was partially asked in another post:Q: Is there option to turn GPS off? Does this camera include battery, charger and memory card? A: This camera includeds the battery and charger. As for the memory card, it don't come with one. The gps can be turned off if you want it to be off.Also, there is a lot of information given buy users - and be sure to check the "comments" for the negative reviews. This camera got great reviews even from camera review sites.
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just bought a ZS1 and wanted a second battery, no one had them in stock. Bummer. Just got a note from Vanns that they have them in stock again for $49.99 with free shipping.
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Sounds like you have a definite defect in your Razr. Take it into your phone carrier immediately as that could become something serious. Any quick drains on battery are a sign of something wrong. One other recommendation is to limit the apps you download as some are basically just battery drainers. Always look at reviews before downloading as if there are complaints of battery drain do not download it until they show they have resolved that issue and even then download it and monitor the power over a day or so with limited usage. My Sony pack has kept me ready for anything and worth it in an emergency.
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I've heard that constant drains on the battery can be hard on it, which I find somewhat contradictory (clock, radio saves, etc) but still feel there may be some merit to. I've only used my always-on 12v supply in my car twice, when my phone was important but completely dead.If the camera doesn't have a Charge light, your phone charger should (or at the very least, your phone should show whether it's charging on the screen or not). I'd use that to see if it's switched, requiring the On position (or, perhaps on some models, Accessory), or constant.
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I have not gotten it to play music while I am using GPS. However, I didn't hook up all the extra wires either because the instructions suck! GPS map update? I don't know about updating GPS maps because the original seller should know this answer and they never respond. They always send us consumers questions to answer for others. Rear view camera at night? I don't know because first: I did not receive a camera from the seller even though they said that it was in the box and they lied to me. I bought my own camera and get this: There is a separate button you push to engage the rear view camera after you put it into reverse gear. Weird, right? What do you expect from non-US made products. I have not gotten it to play music while I am using GPS. However, I didn't hook up all the extra wires either because the instructions suck! GPS map update? I don't know about updating GPS maps because the original seller should know this answer and they never respond. They always send us consumers questions to answer for others. Rear view camera at night? I don't know because first: I did not receive a camera from the seller even though they said that it was in the box and they lied to me. I bought my own camera and get this: There is a separate button you push to engage the rear view... » Read More I have not gotten it to play music while I am using GPS. However, I didn't hook up all the extra wires either because the instructions suck! GPS map update? I don't know about updating GPS maps because the original seller should know this answer and they never respond. They always send us consumers questions to answer for others. Rear view camera at night? I don't know because first: I did not receive a camera from the seller even though they said that it was in the box and they lied to me. I bought my own camera and get this: There is a separate button you push to engage the rear view camera after you put it into reverse gear. Weird, right? What do you expect from non-US made products. « Show Less
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Donald, do you have some low light (indoor pics) you can post taken with the ZS7? Thanks.
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Keep in mind, that using the GPS drains the battery really fast...!another issue - the position embedded in the picture, is totally error!!! it gives position with 90'' !!! (should be 1'30'')'
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Mr Keh, I bricked my unit as well years ago with your update, and I assure you I followed the procedure to the letter and did not have any power glitch during the update. The update system and product is clearly faulty. But, two years ago, when I had the issue, I simply purchased a Garmin unit, and I have warned dozens of people away from Magellan products ever since.