Has anyone had problems with not being able to take more than 3 - 4 shots before the batteries go dead ?
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Hi Babs Z --my Daughter uses it mostly for videos. But photos taken should be more than 3 to 4 pics even after video taping. Shes taken up t0 15 at a time. Don
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Haven't had any problems with batteries, but it takes very poor pictures. I finally forked out the money and got a good camera, ie Cannon. Since Kodak is out of business they wouldn't even give you any help with their cameras.
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I have had this camera since last July and have only changed batteries twice (I use copper tops) something is not right return it....
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Have not had that problem. I say that I usually get a couple of hundred photos maybe more using litium batteries
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Approximately 170-200 shots per fully charged battery. If you ever need to take more shots at any given time, the suggestion would be to carry with you an extra standard 3.6v lithium-ion battery. It is relatively inexpensive.
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I was able to shoot off about 3 or 4, but my mag was defective and Co2 leaked out.
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I have one of these that has been in constant use since about August 1, and as of the end of October still had about 35% life on the original batteries. This is on trail mode with about 10-15 shots per day, sometimes a lot more (windy weather- branches triggering a thousand pictures in a day, for instance). I can't compare to other models, but this is fairly decent in my opinion.
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I haven't tried that. The remote uses a lot of battery power, so I stick to single shot.
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Sorry to question your capabilities ... have you ensured that the batteries are all in the slots, in the right direction? My original batteries were dead, as sent by the manufacturer. But the new ones tested fully charged, and I was careful to place them in the slots as indicated by the arrows.Give that a shot and see.
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One thing I have learned over the years is batteries last longer if you "exercise" them. I have 6 batteries for my Nikon. I have numbered them from 1-6 and I rotate using them in number sequence so that all my batteries are being used on a regular basis. In 10 years of digital shooting I have never had to replace a battery. I have bought new ones to add to my battery supply but never to replace a battery. You might want to try that strategy
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I've never had that problem although I do know that you really need to hold the button down until you hear the shutter click almost an old-fashioned film camera or the picture won't take. Hope you find a solution to your problem!
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You can get multiple shots without recharging. I don't know how many, but the instructions make it sound like you don't recharge very often. I've fired mine at least 20 times, just to see & hear the charge, and it doesn't seem any weaker. Maybe if you actually zap someone it will drain more of the charge, but honestly, I think you should be able to go a long time between charges.
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No. However I use the 1800 mph Enoloop batteries and I get a few hundred shots off.
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I bought expensive batteries. Plus my first set ran down really quick because I forgot to always shut off the camera and left it running. So make sure you shut the camera off after you view it it's tricky to figure out... Once I got that my batteries have lasted a while.
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My advice is to try to return it to the store or to Canon. Mine ate batteries, both rechargeables and regular alkalines, so I returned it. There are so many good reviews on this model that perhaps you and I each got defective ones.
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Our battery lasted longer than that. Like you said, maybe if you were shooting it non-stop in full auto mode it would last only 20 minutes, but in normal play it was just fine.
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I haven't had any issues that I know of. The nice thing is the camera doesn't really eat battery power anyway, but I always carry the extra one when I'm out. I don't pay attention to which one goes in, and I couldn't tell you a difference. My only suggestion is you ALWAYS take care of your batteries, and they'll last.
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Did not have any trouble. Try installing a fresh set of batteries, and see what happens.
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I'm not really sure - I ran mine for three weeks straight and the batteries ran out before the card got full. I was shooting at one minute per shot.
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I got two in a row and they worked well for a minute and then died. I thought something was wrong with it, but I guess it may be the batteries...that is ridiculous. We only used it like 3 times.