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06/23/2008 06:31:07 PM · #1 |
Does anyone have this issue? I noticed I fully charge the batteries and after around 30 mins of shooting it says they are nearly flat. I turn off the camera and turn back on and it is full again. I have the battery grip, I am sure that it is fully screwed in properly, I have no clue what is doing this and if it is something serious.
Thanks
Lisa
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06/23/2008 06:33:49 PM · #2 |
Mine does that a lot. I have about 17 batteries on hand so I don't worry too much. I know it is close to running out when it starts flashing....but I know when the camera is buffering it will show low and then jump back up when the buffering finishes. I basically use the indicator as a guide only. I have had 'low indicating' batteries last for a few hours....so don't worry too much. I am aware that it could be improved in the model....but considering the rest of the 5D capabilities...I am not too concerned about a fussy indicator.
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06/23/2008 06:41:25 PM · #3 |
| I've never had ths kind of problem... I'd bet that it is a contact issue. A high contact resistance would cause the symptoms reported by Judi, and *could* be responsible for lentil's problems as well, especially as there are two sets of contacts in the circuit (battery to grip, grip to camera). |
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06/23/2008 06:45:55 PM · #4 |
| thanks guys, I wasnt sure if it was a camera issue or grip issue as it has only just started doing it. The batteries do last for the rest of the shoot so thats good but I wasnt sure whether to get it checked or not. |
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06/23/2008 06:48:48 PM · #5 |
Never had that issue, but I don't use a grip. Try shooting without the grip to see if you get it.
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06/23/2008 07:21:18 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Never had that issue, but I don't use a grip. Try shooting without the grip to see if you get it. |
Mine happens without the grip!
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06/23/2008 08:01:59 PM · #7 |
Batteries do have lifetimes.... maybe it's time to retire that battery (or set of batteries) and get a new one?
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06/23/2008 09:14:10 PM · #8 |
Just be thankful that your camera doesn't run on gasoline. :)
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06/23/2008 09:14:55 PM · #9 |
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Message edited by author 2008-06-23 22:43:57. |
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06/23/2008 09:19:54 PM · #10 |
| Our 5D at the office has been doing that for years. Charge the battery overnight, and you might get 45 minutes before it dies. The camera gets very little use, and that battery is fine in any other camera. We got another battery (CTA brand) and don't have a problem with that one. |
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