05-01-2013 07:10 PM - edited 05-05-2013 10:54 AM
UPDATED May 5:
I apologize to the forum for mixing two different problems. They are unrelated.
Problem #1: User error. I thought I was using a class 6 SD card but I was wrong. The yellow "!" indicates a pathologically slow card. Upgrading to a class 10 resolved this problem.
Problem #2: UNRESOLVED. Red battery indicator comes on prematurely. On a fresh charge, it'll turn red after recording for a couple of minutes. On a partially drained battery, it turns red immediately upon entering movie mode or pressing the record button. Turn the camera off and then right back on in "still" mode and it shows full charge and works fine ... until trying to shoot video. I have not precisely measured recording times but it'll record for at least 20 (maybe 30?) minutes while flashing red.
07-25-2014 07:17 AM
10-04-2014 12:55 AM
recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-05-2014 06:58 PM
Recall? Don't hold your breath. This camera has been discontinued and replaced by a new model (with its own problems). If you're thinking about buying this camera used or refurbished, DO NOT DO IT! Look back at all the complaints, and you'll see that Canon denied the problems with this camera from the very beginning, and never made things right with customers.
01-17-2015 05:40 PM
Hi all , I will test this idea. Buy Kit ACK-DC40, cheap AliExpress (U$S 12). From Kit use only false battery adapter and connector. Buy Flashlight + 18650 batteries (same voltage , technology, much more battery capacity than Canon original NB6L) + Charger (U$S 25) kit. Use the flashlight as battery holder with a cable plugged into the camera. Put the flashlight in your pocket and shoot many videos !!!
03-09-2015 11:51 PM
This is really a nice and informative, containing all information and also has a great impact on the new technology. Thanks for sharing it.
01-06-2016 04:06 PM
Hi
Just for information I suffered this problem, product was returned to Canon but got the standard "it's OK it meets the specification".
Well I bought a 3rd party mains adaptor used the battery adaptor supplied with this made a battery holder into a handle that screws in the base. The 2700mAh battery runs the video fine.
Achieved >50 minutes recording and still no battery issues, zooimng causes no problem either.
You will need to be keen to do this but if you get the right type of battery then you will be rewarded with an excellent HD video recorder.
Hope this helps anyone considering this way forward.
Regards Del
01-09-2016 05:51 PM
Just use a thin strip of masking tape over the middle contact on the battery and all will be fine!
04-23-2017 05:43 PM
12-02-2013 02:48 PM
SHAME ON YOU Canon!
Even with latest firmware (1.0.2.0) the baterry issue still persists and the camera is simply unsable.
Bought it a week ago and have to return it now. This is a complete BS!
Bye bye Canon.
Hello Panasonic.
12-25-2013 07:08 PM
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