Anyone have problems with this camera as far as battery life?
640057
I have this camera and I have not had any problems. I use the docking station to recharge the batteries.What upsets me is that the ink and paper are no longer avail.
640058
Yes, it does seem to use batteries up quite quickly for some reason. I've learned to take my batteries out when not using it!
640059
I have this camera and I have not had any problems. I use the docking station to recharge the batteries. What upsets me is that the ink and paper are no longer avail.
640060
yes...doesn't last long at all. Even the rechargeable pack that came with mine doesn't last long.
291975
I am having problems with my S6500 also, but my problem is the camera somehow is depleting the battery when it is not even on. I purchased the Square Trade repair replacement policy for it through Amazon and they have had it twice within the past month and it still is not working right. I will give them one more try to repair and if it still does not work properly, I will requests a replacement or refund per the contract. I ended up having to purchase another camera to take on a vacation just to make sure I had one.
1497103
Not sure what is the problem you are having. I didn't have any problem with mine. It's great camera.
300780
After using my camera in my work for several months now, I have not had that problem. In fact, I use rechargeable batteries (which usually don't last as long) and they have been lasting very well. You might want to try rechargeables. I am well satisfied with this camera so far.
1303669
Yes, I have had no trouble with this. I love this camera except for the fact that it does not come with a rechargeable battery. We are constantly going through AA batteries (I know you didn't ask this question but I wish I would have realized this prior to purchase).
554067
No i have been having problems with my battery also. In the manual it says that there is a small light that lights up when it is charging..i plugged it in accoarding to what the manual says and the light has never turned on. I charged the camera over night and it will only turn on it it is plugged into the charger....anyone have any advice on this?
2078799
I never had that problem. You might want to check the battery, or settings on your camera.
1531013
I have this camera and I use re-chargeable batteries that it goes through VERY quickly. I guess I was spoiled by my Pentax Optio 5 megapix camera which could go at least 4 weeks without having to recharge the batteries.
1382401
Alex, Let me just say that I have recorded very long sessions while turning it on and off repeatedly and never really though, "oh this battery life stinks!" It's simply amazing. Also, I purchsed the 64GB card for it. Basically, I have TONS of movies i have recorded since purchasing it over 2 years ago and STILL haven't pulled them off the card. Good luck.... Case
529718
I have not. I have been very please with my camera. About once a month I make sure the unit is plugged in securely though.
777076
I am not using rechargeable batteries in mine. So far the battery life seems to be good. I do keep my camera turned off when not in use. I've had the camera about 2 mos. now, have taken quite a few pictures and still on the first set of batteries. Note: with the 26x optical and 26x digital on top of that this camera takes great moon shots. Looks like they were taken through a telescope. Craters are in sharp detail.
2015331
Depending on how much you use flash, delve frequently into menus, etc., you can usually expect pretty decent battery life. I've gone a whole day shooting over 200 exposures without depleting the battery entirely.
1055173
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!
946664
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!
1865151
I haven't really gauged how long the battery lasts; much depends on flash usage, video vs. stills, etc. But, the battery in my new camera out lasts its predecessor, and I don't even give battery life a second thought. If you're worried, get a second, back-up battery.
1759295
I have been disappointed in the battery life. I was at a convention, started taking photos (no flash) alternating with some video. Battery was dead by afternoon, and that was NOT non-stop photo shooting by any means. If I had to guess, I would estimate 20 short videos and about 275 photos. I didn't have a spare and no way to charge, and missed the rest of the day. Buy a backup, definitely!
1582529
I've had no problems with my batteries. Granted I've only had it for two months, but with one year old twins, we shot video and pics a lot. The camera treats all three (two from this company and one OEM) the same.