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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Thanks for this info. Not many people use the GPS and so you are the first to input on it. I have ordered a couple more batteries. I will need the GPS alot. I just hope I can figure it out once I get the camera. Stormy
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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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The device doesn't drain the battery any more than all the other computer stuff on the car. Yes, if someone can see it if they know to check the computer port (or if the car goes in for service, the technicians plug their computer into the same port). I bought an OBDII Extension Cable from Amazon at the same time and taped over the lights on the device after I installed it. It sends the GPS data whenever it is in cell coverage. I've had it for a couple of years and he hasn't found it yet. And yes, he does cheat on me.
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The main problems that lead to battery drain are having Wifi/GPS on, having multiple apps running in background, or heavy camera use. When Wifi or GPS is turned on, it is always communicating (and draining power) even if you are not using it. Also if you don't close your apps after using them, or have many running in the background, they drain battery and processing power. Some apps may even turn on your microphone or other features, draining power without you realizing it. Heavy camera use will also quickly drain a battery.
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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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Donald, do you have some low light (indoor pics) you can post taken with the ZS7? Thanks.
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It is possible to get GPS data for photos, which I assume has latitude/longitude data. The association is one of the settings in the menu, and as far as I can remember, must be selected to include the data before shooting - it cant be retrieved after the photo(s) are taken. The problems with the GPS feature are that it takes a while for GPS to activate when you turn the camera on, and that that selecting to use GPS drains the battery pretty fast. I would recommend selecting for only one shot in the area you are shooting, and then turning it off... unless having the data is crucial (e.g., for some kind of research project, in which case bring along extra batteries!).
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Done really know yet. I got my Z6 in August and no low battery indication yet despite plenty of rounds. And the new battery enclosure which is tight and impossible to come open is a big improvement over the earlier models.
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I have not had a chance to use the charger while riding with the GPS yet so cannot comment on the charger. In order to answer this we need more information. Are you calling the charger the GPS unit? Is the iphone 5s plugged into the same location as the gps for power? If both of these are trueand the iphone has no problems than it looks like the GPS or its charger are a problem. Is everything plugged into the unit properly? When it was wired in is it a good ground location?
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The GPS version has the added feature of "wireless" charging. That coupled with a Wi-Fi enabled memory card and you don't have to open the camera to recharge or to copy pictures! For me, it was WORTH IT!
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
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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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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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Sorry for late answer. We use our cameras specificly for taking pictures and have never used the GPS feature. Sorry could not be more help.
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Yes, go to "Settings". No, GPS will not continue work. So far, very happy with battery life.
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How do you like the Zs7? Im thinking of taking my FH27 back? and getting the S7