Camera issue or batteries ? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

02/27/2007 01:53:59 PM · #1

I have a Canon PowerShot A85.
Got it about 2 years ago.

Lately, I've noticed that the screen has weird lines flickering across it in shoot mode (looks fine in review mode though).

Until last night, the lines hadn't shown up in the actual photographs.

But last night's photos had weird noise lines across all the photos.

And it's asking for new batteries constantly.

I use rechargeable batteries - it takes 4 AA batteries. What I mean by constantly - I changed the batteries this morning to a freshly charged set. Took about 6 photos and the camera shut down. Turned it back on, tried to take another photo, it shut off again. Switched the batteries and got a couple more photos before it shut off again.

I'm going to get some non-rechargeable batteries tonight and see if that helps. Not sure what I'm going to do if it's a camera problem though.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

02/27/2007 02:09:23 PM · #2

Good idea to try some fresh (different) batteries. It could be that your rechargeables have had it. It still seems unlikely that the lines on the display (and now photos) are related to this, but I suppose it could be.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/27/2007 02:11:52 PM · #3

Sounds like something is creating a short-circuit and draining the batteries. I'd check the batteries in something else (e.g. flashlight) to make sure they're working properly.

Try cleaning the battery contacts (alcohol should be OK).

Move any moving parts around -- e.g. shooting mode switch -- and try with it in a different position.

02/27/2007 02:12:29 PM · #4

Originally posted by kirbic:

Ugh - so it's more likely that the camera has bit the dust ?

02/27/2007 02:13:10 PM · #5

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I'll try the batteries out as soon as the baby wakes up (he's napping on my lap right now).