A review said that there is no low battery indicator on this camera, is this right. How would I know when to charge if this is the case?
1139644
That is incorrect. My camera has an image with a battery in the upper right hand corner at all times. If the battery is full the image is white on the inside if its half charged the image is 50% white. You get the idea? If the battery is near dead the outline changes from white to red and has a mini lightning bolt looking thing inside of the battery. That's when you'd want to charge the battery. Additionally, I used this camera to take 40+ pictures on an all day snorkel trip and the battery never died.
2078799
I never had that problem. You might want to check the battery, or settings on your camera.
358287
I have this camera and I had the same problem, when it says the battery is low, it's means really low, only for some more shots. So I bought another battery and I carry it in the camera pack. I did this because I know how much time I can take pictures in "extreme pictures situations", like going in museums for one day for example. Two bateries for me is enought. You need to test and know "your limits". :-) Another good thing I did was turning off the LCD most of the time in this situations. According to the manual this saves a lot of energy: from their tests you can shoot 160 picts with it on and 600 with it off!
1007355
My SX280HS camera is not defective, and so I answer the low battery indication from that format. On videos - if you are running the zoom full range and frequently - you will get the low battery indication sooner than if it is allowed to remain at a fixed position. My battery of choice is the NB-6L that has 1600 mAh, vs a lower rating. In shooting videos at HD 1920 x 1080, and moving the zoom frequently - I can get about five minutes before the battery just stops. The low battery indication comes on around 3 ½ to 4 minutes. I carry lots of batteries, taking care to keep them warm.
1027239
Adilah, I've never had to worry about the purchase of an extra battery, I just make sure to charge my camera once the battery indicator shows "low battery". Also, if you remove your battery from the camera, you'll be able to see the type of battery required if in the event you do choose to purchase a secondary battery.
743678
I do not know yet because I dont use it that often. However, you should follow the manufacture's instruction as always charge the camera to full charge for the FIRST time when you open it out of the box. Do not use it right away when the battery is not in full charge for the first time; I think it is not good for your battery. And always REMEMBER to charge it when not in use and I am sure that your camera will always have plenty of power. Most often people have a habit of not charging their device after extensively and abusely usage and this habit actually KILL the battery very quick. Make it a shorter life. I do not know yet because I dont use it that often. However, you should follow the manufacture's instruction as always charge the camera to full charge for the FIRST time when you open it out of the box. Do not use it right away when the battery is not in full charge for the first time; I think it is not good for your battery. And always REMEMBER to charge it when not in use and I am sure that your camera will always have plenty of power. Most often people have a habit of not charging their device after extensively and abusely usage and this habit actually KILL the battery very quick. Make... » Read More I do not know yet because I dont use it that often. However, you should follow the manufacture's instruction as always charge the camera to full charge for the FIRST time when you open it out of the box. Do not use it right away when the battery is not in full charge for the first time; I think it is not good for your battery. And always REMEMBER to charge it when not in use and I am sure that your camera will always have plenty of power. Most often people have a habit of not charging their device after extensively and abusely usage and this habit actually KILL the battery very quick. Make it a shorter life. « Show Less
777078
I have not had a problem with the batteries. My use of the camera is occasional so I am not taxing thebatteries to any extent. I don't recall just how long I have had the camera, but to date I have had no need to change the batteries. To my knowledge this camera does not accept charging.
577923
No there is not. This is a super easy camera to use. This is my second one my first last about 5 years. I have 2 batteries for this camera. Even though it only take a few hours to fully charge. Sometimes I'm in the middle of pictures and don't want to wait for a charge. You won't be disappointed for the price in this camera.
324001
Great! We have used the camera for over 100 pictures over a few hours all in one charge. I usually charge it after an event just out of habit, but so far the battery has not been dead to need it. I bought an extra battery but have not used it. Hope this helps.
2268750
You have to charge it via USB in camera , or get a third party or don't external charger. When charging the camera is not operable, so I highly recommend either an extra battery, or an external charger as the battery life is average at best.
631367
new camera and not yet sure about it. There is a rechargeable battery which yet to fully test how long it lasts when fully charged
65315
No battery charge indicator. Not even an indicator to let you know the charging is complete. All it has is a blinking led telling you it is charging, but it never stops blinking!
554069
I charged my new camera according to the instructions, 2 hours, and now a month later the battery is dead and it won't recharge. I read on another online site about lith. batt. they should be charged 12 hours, taken out of the camera, reinserted and charged for another 12 hours, and then do it again to fully charge the battery. No one else has had a problem with the battery?
1959729
I was about to suggest first checking if the battery is inserted in the right position too. When the battery is charging there is a light in the camera. Also...because it happened to me: do you press the on-off button? If your camera is new check if the battery does not have a plastic little tapeon the poles that would originaly have to avoid leaking power. Good luck!
1063961
It's been a while since I charged the camera. However, I think this is how it works. I don't believe there is a green light.
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.
777071
The camera doesn't need to be charged, but I'm cautious about having batteries handy when in use. So far I haven't had any problem with batteries going dead quickly, but I'm sure that depends on how often you use it and if you use videos, etc. I believe you can purchase rechargeable batteries, but I haven't done that. Hope this helps!