Is it true that this camera must be plugged in to charge the battery with the battery in the camera and can't be used while charging?
1842228
Eliminate this problem by purchasing this very effective and inexpensive combination:Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Canon BP-820 and Canon VIXIA HF G30, XA20, XA25
1842229
You CAN use the camera while charging the battery. I love this camera and I bought a separate Wasabi extra battery and charger for using on the field.
1842230
Thats why I bought the dual charger and have 3 batteries. I can do an all day event while charging 2 batteries.Never run out of power. Well worth it and you never worry about batteries
1842231
No- while it's true the charging process is done with the whole camera plugged in, you CAN USE THE CAMCORDER using AC- the charging will be suspended for the time you record, and resume once you turn off the camera again.
2218044
I really don't think I know, but did you have the switch on? I think the camera is supposed to be turned off while charging.
1689097
The camera works while plugged in to the AC plug on the back of the camera. I am unsure what you mean my "battery charger". If you mean the camera as a battery charger, yes it works with or without the battery while plugged in. If by "battery charger" you mean an external charger that is separate from the camera I am unaware of the answer.
1491307
Yes, you put it in the battery charger that came with your camera (or bought separately). It's a rechargeable battery and needs to be charged before using it. Hope that helps!
1558573
No. You charge the battery inside the camera, which sucks, but it seems that's how most the manufactures are doing it. I always buy a spare battery and charger for my cameras. You can get these at Amazon for under $30 and they work great.
1146482
No. You have to plug the whole camera into a wall outlet to charge the battery inside it.
2203014
Nope, it has a battery that comes with it. While I hated the camera I did like that I didn't have to take out the battery to charge it, I was able to connect the charging cable directly to the camera.
1978402
No- It has to be charged regularly..One bad thing about the camera. otherwise -its great
390105
The battery charges in the camera through a USB-to-wall outlet connector. You can buy a charger specifically for the battery if you want though.
280400
Yes, but the battery is charged while attached to the camera and the camera is plugged in. There is not a separate charger for the battery alone. At least, not that comes with the camera.
105571
You charge the battery while in the camera, but you should also look into buying a separate charger. Amazon does offer a package (charger with two batteries) for around $25/$26 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D2CSIUW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1054159
No, you need to use the charger that came with the camera or buy a 3rd party one, which are great.
552766
The camera itself needs to be plugged in. But the monitor can run on battery power, mine has lasted around 10 hours before we needed to plug it in.
640580
I bought this camera yesterday and yes I did have to remove the battery to charge it. It only took me 3 hours to charge and it's really simple to place the battery back into the camera. All you have to do it take out the small flat battery into the charging station and connect it to the outlet. I too didn't want to charge my camera like this first, but it's really not that bad.
1801228
Yes. If you put the battery in the camera and plug the camera in an outlet, it charges the battery. I also purchased bigger batteries that last longer. Several sizes fit well on the camera.
727176
The baterry is charged when it is in the camera. There is a power adapter with USB cabel for it. There is no separate battery charger. But it is also not really needed
102448
The battery does not have to charged while it is on the camera. Also, you can charge the Canon original batteries with the charger that is provided in this kit.