Canon A75 --- AC Adapter???

Well, folks, I bought a cheapie set. $10. for the charger and 4 2000 NIMH
batteries. It is one of these 16 hour to charge deal, but that's fine with
me.

I'll let you know what happens when I try them ... in about 16 hours!

Mel
"GeorgeB" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:36:21 GMT, tomcas
wrote:

George wrote:
I just bought an A75, planning to use NiMH cells; none of the 4 sets I
have, all fully charged and which work fine in other equipment, work
in the camera; is there a setting for battery type I've missed? I'm
told, when I install freshly charged cells, to "replace batteries".

George

Are you 100% sure you have them in the right way. It sounds like the
polarity is wrong.

No, but I'm sure they are the same way as the alkalines, and the
display DOES say that I need to replace the batteries ... which
requires them to be somewhat ok?

Well, folks, I bought a cheapie set. $10. for the charger and 4 2000 NIMH
batteries. It is one of these 16 hour to charge deal, but that's fine with
me.

I'll let you know what happens when I try them ... in about 16 hours!

Mel
"GeorgeB" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:36:21 GMT, tomcas
wrote:

George wrote:
I just bought an A75, planning to use NiMH cells; none of the 4 sets I
have, all fully charged and which work fine in other equipment, work
in the camera; is there a setting for battery type I've missed? I'm
told, when I install freshly charged cells, to "replace batteries".

George

Are you 100% sure you have them in the right way. It sounds like the
polarity is wrong.

No, but I'm sure they are the same way as the alkalines, and the
display DOES say that I need to replace the batteries ... which
requires them to be somewhat ok?

GeorgeB writes:

I just bought an A75, planning to use NiMH cells; none of the 4 sets I
have, all fully charged and which work fine in other equipment, work
in the camera; is there a setting for battery type I've missed? I'm
told, when I install freshly charged cells, to "replace batteries".

Suggestions:
Make sure the battery terminals, both on the batteries and in the
camera, are clean.

Check the cells individually with a battery tester. Perhaps one has
become weak, but still works fine with lower-power loads?

I can't relate any experience with the A75, but I use nothing but NiMH
rechargeables in my A80. I think I have had one or two problems of the
sort you describe, and cleaning the cell terminals fixed them.

Dave

GeorgeB wrote:
On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:36:21 GMT, tomcas
wrote:


George wrote:

I just bought an A75, planning to use NiMH cells; none of the 4 sets I
have, all fully charged and which work fine in other equipment, work
in the camera; is there a setting for battery type I've missed? I'm
told, when I install freshly charged cells, to "replace batteries".

George

Are you 100% sure you have them in the right way. It sounds like the
polarity is wrong.


No, but I'm sure they are the same way as the alkalines, and the
display DOES say that I need to replace the batteries ... which
requires them to be somewhat ok?

There are two polarity indicators to refer to when replacing the
batteries, one is a external label and the other is molded in the cover.
Double check, just for the heck of it.

GeorgeB wrote:
On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 19:36:21 GMT, tomcas
wrote:


George wrote:

I just bought an A75, planning to use NiMH cells; none of the 4 sets I
have, all fully charged and which work fine in other equipment, work
in the camera; is there a setting for battery type I've missed? I'm
told, when I install freshly charged cells, to "replace batteries".

George

Are you 100% sure you have them in the right way. It sounds like the
polarity is wrong.


No, but I'm sure they are the same way as the alkalines, and the
display DOES say that I need to replace the batteries ... which
requires them to be somewhat ok?

There are two polarity indicators to refer to when replacing the
batteries, one is a external label and the other is molded in the cover.
Double check, just for the heck of it.

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:29:14 GMT, tomcas
wrote:

Like everyone who is telling you, forget the AC adapter and get the NiMh
batteries and charger. Costco has a good deal on a quick and small
Panasonic package.

FWIW, I saw the Costco one yesterday, something like 6 AA
cells and two AAA cells plus charger. I think the price was $20, but I
believe they're the newer fast (15 minute) charge batteries. No
problem as such, but be aware that the 15 minute batteries and
chargers are different from and incompatible with the earlier
batteries and chargers. They cannot be used interchangeably with each
other, so be careful if you already have the earlier type. At first
look, the batteries seem identical, so check the markings.

Hi again:

We don't have Costco in my area. We do have a Sam's Club but they didn't
have any chargers, just batteries.

Anyway, as I stated earlier, I bought a real cheapie in Walmart. It was $10
for the charger and 4 batteries 2000 ma (NIMH). It does take 16 hours to
charge fully, according to the printed information. I don't mind that as I
do have regular alkaline AA batteries that I can use in a pinch.

Anyway, I charged them. The charging light stayed on (I thought it would go
off after the batteries were fully charged), so I removed the batteries
after 18 hours. I put them in the camera and all seems well. Of course, I
have no idea how long they will last, but I figure the answer is a lot
longer than the alkaline batteries.

I hope I am correct that the reason for the cheap price is the 16-hour
charging time. Also, I will say that the charging unit is small and flimsy.
But, if it does the job ... Hopefully I'm not being penny-wise and
pound-foolish.

Again, any comments about going with a cheap charging unit?

Mel

wrote in message
...
On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:29:14 GMT, tomcas
wrote:

Like everyone who is telling you, forget the AC adapter and get the NiMh
batteries and charger. Costco has a good deal on a quick and small
Panasonic package.

FWIW, I saw the Costco one yesterday, something like 6 AA
cells and two AAA cells plus charger. I think the price was $20, but I
believe they're the newer fast (15 minute) charge batteries. No
problem as such, but be aware that the 15 minute batteries and
chargers are different from and incompatible with the earlier
batteries and chargers. They cannot be used interchangeably with each
other, so be careful if you already have the earlier type. At first
look, the batteries seem identical, so check the markings.

Hi again:

We don't have Costco in my area. We do have a Sam's Club but they didn't
have any chargers, just batteries.

Anyway, as I stated earlier, I bought a real cheapie in Walmart. It was $10
for the charger and 4 batteries 2000 ma (NIMH). It does take 16 hours to
charge fully, according to the printed information. I don't mind that as I
do have regular alkaline AA batteries that I can use in a pinch.

Anyway, I charged them. The charging light stayed on (I thought it would go
off after the batteries were fully charged), so I removed the batteries
after 18 hours. I put them in the camera and all seems well. Of course, I
have no idea how long they will last, but I figure the answer is a lot
longer than the alkaline batteries.

I hope I am correct that the reason for the cheap price is the 16-hour
charging time. Also, I will say that the charging unit is small and flimsy.
But, if it does the job ... Hopefully I'm not being penny-wise and
pound-foolish.

Again, any comments about going with a cheap charging unit?

Mel

wrote in message
...
On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:29:14 GMT, tomcas
wrote:

Like everyone who is telling you, forget the AC adapter and get the NiMh
batteries and charger. Costco has a good deal on a quick and small
Panasonic package.

FWIW, I saw the Costco one yesterday, something like 6 AA
cells and two AAA cells plus charger. I think the price was $20, but I
believe they're the newer fast (15 minute) charge batteries. No
problem as such, but be aware that the 15 minute batteries and
chargers are different from and incompatible with the earlier
batteries and chargers. They cannot be used interchangeably with each
other, so be careful if you already have the earlier type. At first
look, the batteries seem identical, so check the markings.

MB_ wrote:
Hi again:

We don't have Costco in my area. We do have a Sam's Club but they didn't
have any chargers, just batteries.

Anyway, as I stated earlier, I bought a real cheapie in Walmart. It was $10
for the charger and 4 batteries 2000 ma (NIMH). It does take 16 hours to
charge fully, according to the printed information. I don't mind that as I
do have regular alkaline AA batteries that I can use in a pinch.

Anyway, I charged them. The charging light stayed on (I thought it would go
off after the batteries were fully charged), so I removed the batteries
after 18 hours. I put them in the camera and all seems well. Of course, I
have no idea how long they will last, but I figure the answer is a lot
longer than the alkaline batteries.

I hope I am correct that the reason for the cheap price is the 16-hour
charging time. Also, I will say that the charging unit is small and flimsy.
But, if it does the job ... Hopefully I'm not being penny-wise and
pound-foolish.

Again, any comments about going with a cheap charging unit?

Mel

wrote in message
...

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:29:14 GMT, tomcas
wrote:


Like everyone who is telling you, forget the AC adapter and get the NiMh
batteries and charger. Costco has a good deal on a quick and small
Panasonic package.

FWIW, I saw the Costco one yesterday, something like 6 AA
cells and two AAA cells plus charger. I think the price was $20, but I
believe they're the newer fast (15 minute) charge batteries. No
problem as such, but be aware that the 15 minute batteries and
chargers are different from and incompatible with the earlier
batteries and chargers. They cannot be used interchangeably with each
other, so be careful if you already have the earlier type. At first
look, the batteries seem identical, so check the markings.




No you are not. That charger is fine if you don't mind the wait. It's a
bit late but Walmart should have a charger with 4 AA's for $17. The
charger is quite good, charges in 2-3 hours then switches to trickle
charge. I've had one for about a year plus the one you have. The fast
charger comes with an auto cord and will do 2 or 4 AA's or AAA's, NiMH
or NiCD. Detects when set is fully charged. I get over 300 shots in A40.
A80 may give a little less since your lcd is probably brighter. Mine is
useless in daylight. Might be worth picking up the charger anyway, price
is only a little more than cells alone.
Dave Cohen

George:

Just curious --- did you ever figure out the problem?

Mel
"GeorgeB" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:29:14 GMT, tomcas
wrote:

Like everyone who is telling you, forget the AC adapter and get the NiMh
batteries and charger. Costco has a good deal on a quick and small
Panasonic package.

I just bought an A75, planning to use NiMH cells; none of the 4 sets I
have, all fully charged and which work fine in other equipment, work
in the camera; is there a setting for battery type I've missed? I'm
told, when I install freshly charged cells, to "replace batteries".

George