New zi8 won't turn off Just purchased zi8.Took a couple of short videos. Connected via USB to Macbook Pro, then disconnected. Now I cannot turn the camera off nor can I play, replay, get to settings (button will not activate) or do anything else.Anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution? It is Saturday so Kodak support is not available until Monday. Thanks. New zi8 won't turn off Just purchased zi8.Took a couple of short videos. Connected via USB to Macbook Pro, then disconnected. Now I cannot turn the camera off nor can I play, replay, get to... » Read More New zi8 won't turn off Just purchased zi8.Took a couple of short videos. Connected via USB to Macbook Pro, then disconnected. Now I cannot turn the camera off nor can I play, replay, get to settings (button will not activate) or do anything else.Anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution? It is Saturday so Kodak support is not available until Monday. Thanks. « Show Less
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Hey, I don't have the same problem after connecting to a computer. But when I'm in review mode and delete a photo/video and turn off the camera directly without going back to camera mode, I've noticed that the screen stays on, but black and none of the buttons, not even power, will work. You just have to simply remove the front cover, take out the battery and put it back in. I've had to do this 3 times thus far and it's not a consistently occurring problem, but the solution works every time.
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Thanks MC.While I was frustrated it occurred to me to do the same so I attempted to remove the battery. Like you said, "it works every time." Thank you again. I think now I'll really enjoy this camera.
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I realize this was posted several month ago. My flip camcorder (same model) stopped responding at the same time yours did. The last video it recorded was on April 26th. I tried what LFJ suggested, but it did not work. I tried plugging the camcera into the USB port today (6/28/11) and, suddenly, it works again. Felt like Christmas. So if you have given up, ...give it one last shot and see if it works. Not sure if I can trust it, though.... Maybe it needed an update (which it did). Good luck.
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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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Mine has options in the menu for loop recording ("off", "3 min", "5 min", and "10 min"). I have it set to "off". When full it displays an icon that indicates that it's recording over the old footage, but when I go to play back the latest recording it isn't available. I pulled the card to check it on my laptop and
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I don't use video and the FZ35 forum isn't getting much attention, now that it is discontinued. Try searching through the discussions on this forum site. This question has been asked and answered several times. I think the same procedure applies to the FZ28, FZ35 and the FZ40 regarding Mac.
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hey sarah! when you turn the camera on, press the "lightning bolt" icon 1 time. you can turn flash back on by pressing it again. the camera upon turning off, will default back to flash again. hope this helps!
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Ours finally broke down and would shut down on its own. But it always took pictures. Try a new card. That camera is pretty old now, there are newer solutions --- even the iPhones now take way better video and photos.
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Hi AndrewThanks for answering that one. I appreciate the feedback.Would you know of which ones might work best on the Zi8?
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My flip mino hd froze after shooting for 20 minutes today. By 'froze' I mean, it kept recording, but I couldn't get it to stop. I couldn't zoom in or out or turn it off... none of the buttons worked. I let it sit for a few minutes, then tried again, and I was able to shut it off. I turned it back on, and everything worked fine. I hope the problem doesn't occur again, but who knows.
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They still can't help you on this?? I mean they made the product, there are people out there that still have it, they should support it. I know it doesn't help you now, and I hate to say, I can't even help you. I was having issues with mine, and it ended up freezing on one pic, so I've since unplugged it. Good luck, I hope someone can give you an answer.
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I had the same problem. I too am frustrated trying to learn this camera - in the past all I had was a very basic digital camera. My issue was having the burst feature on. If you hit menu, and next to picture burst if it does not day "off" the flast will not work.
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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 got one for Christmas too (in black, not green tho!), but haven't tried to download any photos yet, so I'll have to get back to you. I have a new MacBook with 10.5, so we'll see... I guess your post has me a little concerned too now!Meanwhile, are you plugging into the USB port directly, or using a card reader (which will be MUCH faster because of USB2 speeds, vs USB1 through the camera's cable)? It might make a difference. Does iPhoto even recognize that a camera is plugged into the iMac, or does nothing at all happen?I'll update here in a day or two after I plug in my own camera to find out what happens... or DOESN'T happen! I got one for Christmas too (in black, not green tho!), but haven't tried to download any photos yet, so I'll have to get back to you. I have a new MacBook with 10.5, so we'll see... I guess your post has me a little concerned too now!Meanwhile, are you plugging into the USB port directly, or using a card reader (which will be MUCH faster because of USB2 speeds, vs USB1 through the camera's cable)? It might make a difference. Does iPhoto even recognize that a camera is plugged into the iMac, or does nothing at all happen?I'll update here in a day or two after I plug... » Read More I got one for Christmas too (in black, not green tho!), but haven't tried to download any photos yet, so I'll have to get back to you. I have a new MacBook with 10.5, so we'll see... I guess your post has me a little concerned too now!Meanwhile, are you plugging into the USB port directly, or using a card reader (which will be MUCH faster because of USB2 speeds, vs USB1 through the camera's cable)? It might make a difference. Does iPhoto even recognize that a camera is plugged into the iMac, or does nothing at all happen?I'll update here in a day or two after I plug in my own camera to find out what happens... or DOESN'T happen! « Show Less
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If you have not purchased this camera yet I would advise not to do this. It has been servicing for 1 week. As other customer wrote, after batteries discharged and were replaced with new ones the camera didn't switch on and doesn't react on any action. My request to the shop remained unanswered.Regards
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I had the same problem and then the camera stop working all together. Had it for just one week and stopped working.
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I don't believe I've had that happen. Is it connected directly to your TV, or is it connected to a VCR (or other recording/playing device) and THEN to your TV? If there is an intervening device, make sure that it is turned on and working properly. I suppose you've tried unplugging the Zinwell and plugging it back in? Sorry, that's all I've got.
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When the camera is connected to a computer, it is recognized on both sides as an external storage device.When the camera is hooked to a (3rd party?) USB charger it is probably doing auto-shut down, etc and no longer recieving a charge-that would be my guess. I think it is possible to turn off the auto shut down/power save feature, it's worth a try