Lumix ZS3 Battery Charger I'm planning on purchasing the Panasonic Lumix ZS3, but I am unsure if I need to purchase a battery charger as well? Does anyone know if it comes with one? Or a case for that matter?Thanks!! =)) Lumix ZS3 Battery Charger I'm planning on purchasing the Panasonic Lumix ZS3, but I am unsure if I need to purchase a battery charger as well? Does anyone know if it comes with... » Read More Lumix ZS3 Battery Charger I'm planning on purchasing the Panasonic Lumix ZS3, but I am unsure if I need to purchase a battery charger as well? Does anyone know if it comes with one? Or a case for that matter?Thanks!! =)) « Show Less
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Yes, the Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card works just fine with the ZS3.
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Thanks, I thought so. A friend of mine ordered a pkg deal from eBay and it didn't come with the charger. I guess she got ripped off with that. She ended up having to go out and buy one.One more question... I've been looking on here to find the best memory card for the camera without paying too much money for an actual Panasonic one. Is the Transcend memory card compatible? (The Transcend 16GB SDHC memory card with USB plug-in). I've read mixed reviews about which ones work or don't work.Thanks in advance & thanks for the previous response.
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Thanks for the link, Repro. I'm in the process of ordering a battery as I type this. According to the reviews of the battery, all zs3 owners/reviewers are reporting success with this battery no matter what firmware the camera has. Thanks again for the info.
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of course it comes with battery charger, how else will you charge the included battery?it doesn't come with a case though.. just a hand strap.
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Thanks SFer!I agree 1000%! I was planning on purchasing another Panasonic battery so that I have one on standby, but I can't find the Panasonic one, and I can't tell which other one to buy. Every time I think I found it, I read reviews on it and people say not to buy it because it's not compatible. It's really confusing. Fortunately for Panasonic, I really LOVE the camera and can't wait to get my hands on it.Thanks for the list of what's included. You're right about that too... no list anywhere to be found. What's up with that??I'll go to Panasonic and download the PDF file you mentioned.Thanks! Thanks SFer!I agree 1000%! I was planning on purchasing another Panasonic battery so that I have one on standby, but I can't find the Panasonic one, and I can't tell which other one to buy. Every time I think I found it, I read reviews on it and people say not to buy it because it's not compatible. It's really confusing. Fortunately for Panasonic, I really LOVE the camera and can't wait to get my hands on it.Thanks for the list of what's included. You're right about that too... no list anywhere to be found. What's up with that??I'll go to Panasonic and... » Read More Thanks SFer!I agree 1000%! I was planning on purchasing another Panasonic battery so that I have one on standby, but I can't find the Panasonic one, and I can't tell which other one to buy. Every time I think I found it, I read reviews on it and people say not to buy it because it's not compatible. It's really confusing. Fortunately for Panasonic, I really LOVE the camera and can't wait to get my hands on it.Thanks for the list of what's included. You're right about that too... no list anywhere to be found. What's up with that??I'll go to Panasonic and download the PDF file you mentioned.Thanks! « Show Less
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what other bugs are fixed in betwee v1.1 and 1.2(changelog?)? Sad that we'd have to compromise whatever that is in order to use a 3rd party battery. How scheisty of Panasonic!
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Can you explain what exactly is involved in changing the firmware so that other brands of batteries can be used?
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Extra battery $20.00 shipped.Works with 1.2 firmware.http://www.bestbatt.com/Panasonic_DMW_BCG10_Battery_p/bbbcg10.htm
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Yes, an in camera battery charger is included. If you want an external, stand alone charger, you'll have to purchase that seperatly
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The camera comes with a rechargeable Lithium battery and charger BUT GOOD LUCK FINDING a REPLACEMENT PANASONIC BATTERY > There's NONE out there!!!
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Hello! You'll need a battery for it. It takes a Sony NPF970 or an equivalent. I'm using this one and works just fine: http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-NPF970-7400mAh-Lithium-Replaces/dp/B002UD4OA2/ You'll need this charger: http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Charger-Camcorder-Batteries-Adapters/dp/B000KU5CN0/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y
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the camera you are using should have come with a charger i would go to panasonic website i think you can get parts one other thing off label batterys are ok but will not give you you on screen warnings about battery life
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you have to charge the battery while in the camera... i like it this way better than my panasonic camera i have to take the battery out and plug in the charger, diffirent ways different opinions.
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I saw another recommendation here from cutecamcase. I bought one and it's AWESOME fits the LX3 like a glove. I also ordered a battery from this site..but they sent me a used one (Seems to be an honest error). I am suppose to be getting a replacement. In any case, THE case, from this site is really high quality..fits great...and is brand new. I am very happy with it..check it out, a bit pricey..but it's really a quality case MADE for the LX3.http://www.cutecamcase.com/panasonic_case_lx3.html
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Hi Tien Bui,Yes, it does come w/ a battery charger. It is a simple camera of very good quality, which takes great pictures. My future wife is very happy with it!Good Luck.Cesar L.
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i'm so sorry my answer was vague. there isn't a battery charger with the camera. you need to have a spare on hand if you take over approx 30-40 snaps. i hope this helps
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Yes and no. There is no "battery charger included, however there is a cord included which plugs into camera to charge battery within the camera. I found and purchased a separate battery charger online and prefer using that to charge battery.
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I actually misplaced my charger; would I be able to purchase a separate charger specifically for this camera?Please email me at: Oh_its_alexx@yahoo.comThank you!
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yes it comes with battery charger, its very simple to use ,you will be surprised on the picture quality!
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The Camera came with a separate battery charger. I bought an extra battery so its easy to not miss a picture because you forgot to charge or it ran out.
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the series 3+ for sure [ i have one] and another one, just check the kodak site , and look at Z series for compatibility, I bought mine on a special at compgeeks for like 40 bucks. [refurb] and so far its flawless. Mostly bought it to charge the camera, search ebay for klic-8000 batteries. Bought like 3 on there for as little as 89cents.!
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Yes it comes with a battery charger. It charges the battery while it is in the camera.
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It comes with a battery charger, I too ordered the charger and a couple of batteries & I am glad i did, The battery does last a good amount of time. I am still looking for a better strap to hold the camera & or a smaller case for it, but I love this. I just wish it was a little smaller, but with smaller the sacrifice is power in the zoom. Some day, but we have come a long way to get here in 10 years this will be an antique. But for now I love it!
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Yes, it comes with a battery and an external charger. You need to remove the battery to charge it. I prefer this over charging from the camera itself, because you can buy a backup battery and charge it while still using your camera.