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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
Hello.
Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard |
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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
Ryl wrote:
Hello. Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard Digital cameras eat alkaline batteries *very* fast, as you have found. Lithium batteries will last longer, but they are not economical. Your best bet is to get NiMH rechargeable batteries and a charger. NiMH batteries will last much longer than lithium batteries and they can be recharged around 1000 times. Notice the note at the bottom of this page. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/servi...?camera=DX3215 Your shorter link is: http://makeashorterlink.com/?A282113A8 |
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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
Ryl wrote:
Hello. Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard The DX3215 uses AA batteries, and if you are using alkaline batteries, it will not work well. Buy either disposable CRV3 batteries, or rechargeable AA NIMH batteries and a charger and you will be much happier. You can find the complete manual online at the www.kodak.com site in case you didn't get one with the camera. |
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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
Thanks for the info. I'll get the rechargeables.
Richard ICee wrote: Ryl wrote: Hello. Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard Digital cameras eat alkaline batteries *very* fast, as you have found. Lithium batteries will last longer, but they are not economical. Your best bet is to get NiMH rechargeable batteries and a charger. NiMH batteries will last much longer than lithium batteries and they can be recharged around 1000 times. Notice the note at the bottom of this page. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/servi...?camera=DX3215 Your shorter link is: http://makeashorterlink.com/?A282113A8 |
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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
Thanks Ron.
I'll do that. Richard Ron Hunter wrote: Ryl wrote: Hello. Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard The DX3215 uses AA batteries, and if you are using alkaline batteries, it will not work well. Buy either disposable CRV3 batteries, or rechargeable AA NIMH batteries and a charger and you will be much happier. You can find the complete manual online at the www.kodak.com site in case you didn't get one with the camera. |
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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
You're welcome. Richard wrote: Thanks for the info. I'll get the rechargeables. Richard ICee wrote: Ryl wrote: Hello. Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard Digital cameras eat alkaline batteries *very* fast, as you have found. Lithium batteries will last longer, but they are not economical. Your best bet is to get NiMH rechargeable batteries and a charger. NiMH batteries will last much longer than lithium batteries and they can be recharged around 1000 times. Notice the note at the bottom of this page. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/servi...?camera=DX3215 Your shorter link is: http://makeashorterlink.com/?A282113A8 |
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Power issue with the Kodak dx3215
Greetings Ryl,
Sorry to hear that you are having trouble with batteries. More than likely you are experiencing this trouble due to general alkaline battery use? If that is your situation, I suggest you get a recharger and NiMH batteries. There are long lasting 2100 MAH batteries now available that should power your daughters camera for a long time. When they do run down, just recharge. Give that a try, and keep in mind that due to the nature of their chemistry, Ni-MH batteries perform better when used regularly. When they are not used, their internal chemicals can crystallize. This is very similar to how a jar of honey that has sat on the shelf a long time can crystallize. The crystallized part of the battery does not hold a charge and therefore reduces the overall charge capacity of the battery. In the case of honey, you can heat the jar to un-crystallize it. For the Ni-MH batteries, the conditioning process below will help reverse the crystallization and increase the capacity for holding a charge. It is also important to note that after conditioning, the chemicals inside the battery can crystallize once again if the battery sees little use. In that case it would be necessary to follow the conditioning process once again. If you use the camera infrequently, you may wish to consider using disposable CRV3 or AA lithium batteries. Many of our infrequent users have found the long storage capacity of this battery to outweigh the additional cost of it being disposable. If this conditioning process did not correct the charging issue with your battery, please respond to this email with your name, address, and phone number. To ensure priority service, please do not change the subject line of the reply. We will send a replacement battery along with a return envelope for your old battery. Talk to you soon, Ryl, let me know if you have any questions. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Ryl" wrote in message om... Hello. Just bought this camera second hand for my daughter. We've been experiencing power issues: even though we insert new batteries the camera powers down after a very short time, say 5 minutes. And then, the only way to start it up again is to either install another pair of batteries or move the batteries around. Any ideas?? Should I fork out the money for Lithium AAA batties? Thanks, Richard |
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