FZ28K battery wearing down in 1-2 days - I've been playing with this camera for a couple of days since I got it and have found the battery wears down rather quickly. I'm shooting about 200 shots per day....is that about right? FZ28K battery wearing down in 1-2 days - I've been playing with this camera for a couple of days since I got it and have found the battery wears down rather quickly. I'm shooting about 200... » Read More FZ28K battery wearing down in 1-2 days - I've been playing with this camera for a couple of days since I got it and have found the battery wears down rather quickly. I'm shooting about 200 shots per day....is that about right? « Show Less
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I think both are great cameras...Canon seems to perform a little better, but the difference is very slight, this, according to the reviews I read...I think the bottom line is; Canon performs a little better, the LCD screen can be moved, and it has a hot shoe for a better flash unit, but Panasonic has RAW format and HD video, and also, the zoom can be used with the video format, something most cameras don't have...I guess since both are equally good, you should buy the one you feel more comfortable with, or you like the most...you can't go wrong with either one...Good luck!!
1940850
Hi Penix,I did upload a few images to the FZ28 site. Just a few of my cats!
1940851
Thanks again. I'll be deciding by the end of the week, because I'll have to return the Canon by Saturday! Another thing re: the Panasonic is that you can attach certain lenses to it to extend the zoom and possibly some other stuff. I like that Idea. I love cameras with big wide lenses on them!Take care, and thanks for your thoughts.
96809
The manual and the reviews say that it should last twice that much...are you doing something else besides shooting?..I mean, like playing with the settings, reviewing every shot longer than usual...if you are only taking pics, it's doesn't seem right, although having an extra battery is always recommended..
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It's not too good compared to the flat Canon battery that was standard in earlier cameras. We took the camera on a trip to Indonesia and based on other's comments, we bought 2 extra, third party batteries. They had more life than the one that was in it. A battery lasted about a day, but we kept them both charged daily to make sure that we didn't run out. However, the quality of the pictures was excellent. Overall, I think the battery issue is a minor annoyance for what the camera can do.
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Of course, it depends on how many pictures were taken in that hour, the flash, video, replay, and speed. I simply take pictures of my twins on special occasions. I've never really had a problem w/the battery life and can do a good 2 days while traveling w/out recharging. If it continues maybe you can contact customer service about replacing the battery bc the camera must be relatively new. Mine is only 5 months old.
743675
I take high resolution photos so battery life is shorter than it would be with lower. Right now it is 1/4 used up and has 109 minutes on it. I plan to buy a spare battery and keep one charged all the time.
2116473
I don't have enough experience with prolonged photo sessions to give you definitive answer on the battery life. My initial perception is that it's less than the Canon pocket cameras I've used in the past. That's why I bought a couple of aftermarket batteries to have as spares. I did not exhaust the battery over the holiday period, during which time I turned the camera on frequently and took a modest number of photos (less than 100), all on a single charge. I do not view battery life as a negative on this camera.
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I have never counted; but I do know that I always take a spare battery with me when ever I take my camera to events....only once have I run-out of battery 'juice' needing to change the battery...probably after 600 plus shots.soooo, I would recommend the battery. I hope this helps. Joel/MrG
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I haven't really gauged how long the battery lasts; much depends on flash usage, video vs. stills, etc. But, the battery in my new camera out lasts its predecessor, and I don't even give battery life a second thought. If you're worried, get a second, back-up battery.
1830615
Hard to say. Sometimes the camera can lay there for weeks, and then the battery does run down. Old camera, but have not had problems with using it and the battery failing. Taken upwards of 40 pics and still had some juice to it. My camera is old and charges thru the USB port so when I copy the pics I just charge it up then.
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Not sure I'm the best one to ask but I replaced my battery with a longer lasting battery so I could shoot longer. I will say that with a new battery you should be able to go 2-3 hours in a fair shooting environment.
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Bob, I have had my camera for about 3 weeks. But I would say it all depends on the way you use it. For me it last all day taking picture around Disney. Then I charge the battery every night. Hope that helped.
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I am only using this camera for underwater photography so it is kind of difficult to determine exactly how long the battery charge last because depends on how much usage per day, temperature, etc. The camera has an automatic SHUT OFF to save charge and it is rated to last for 500 shots. The number of shots may decrease as the battery gets older.
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In all honesty I haven't used my camera all that much and I haven't recorded videos, which I imagine would drain the battery quicker. With that said, I charged my camera two months ago when I got it and I haven't re-charged it since. I've used it intermittently for fishing pictures and haven't noticed any issues with the battery life. My old Olympus camera had great battery life and stayed charged for several days of use, and from what I've seen with this one, I don't expect the battery life to be much different (although this camera is 12 MP and my old one was 4 MP - perhaps my old camera didn't use much juice in comparison???).
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I must have got a lemon. Battery life is sporadic, and not dependent on the usual factors, like using flash or video. I turn off my camera after each photo or group of photos. Sometimes a battery will last a 1-2 hours, sometimes a few weeks. I have three with me at all times or I may not be able to use my camera.
1958242
I received my battery on May 15th. I take a lot of photos, and it just needed to be recharged, on June 10th. Plus if you leave the battery in the camera, it will wear down the battery. Hope this has helped you Thomas.
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The battery lasts for several hours of continuous use. I did buy a backup battery as well. It ends up being a race between running out of battery and running out of storage memory. I've set this up on a tripod and recorded continuously for at least 2-3 hours (possibly longer...I did a 5 hour recording but I can't recall if I changed batteries mid-way or not). I also highly recommend getting the water-resistant housing (clear/orange)..I've used it to dive to 80ft.+ and it's repeatedly worked great. That housing also serves as a tripod mounting point. Hope that helps...feel free to ask any other questions. The battery lasts for several hours of continuous use. I did buy a backup battery as well. It ends up being a race between running out of battery and running out of storage memory. I've set this up on a tripod and recorded continuously for at least 2-3 hours (possibly longer...I did a 5 hour recording but I can't recall if I changed batteries mid-way or not). I also highly recommend getting the water-resistant housing (clear/orange)..I've used it to dive to 80ft.+ and it's repeatedly worked great. That housing also serves as a tripod mounting point. Hope that helps...feel free to ask any... » Read More The battery lasts for several hours of continuous use. I did buy a backup battery as well. It ends up being a race between running out of battery and running out of storage memory. I've set this up on a tripod and recorded continuously for at least 2-3 hours (possibly longer...I did a 5 hour recording but I can't recall if I changed batteries mid-way or not). I also highly recommend getting the water-resistant housing (clear/orange)..I've used it to dive to 80ft.+ and it's repeatedly worked great. That housing also serves as a tripod mounting point. Hope that helps...feel free to ask any other questions. « Show Less
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I haven't specifically used video that long, but with a couple of short (less than a minute vignettes each) with several hundred stills, 400+, and shooting off of the screen on the back and reviewing each shot as long as needed, I was able to do all that and the battery held up fine. That was over a couple of days even, and finally charged it when it got to about 5% after all that. Hope that helps.
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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.