SX280 - battery life shooting video

[factoryguy]

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.

[mcasale16]

Wow!!! All of today's down and dirty firework emails have been removed!!! Yikes!! If you missed it- it was a soap opera!

I am not sure that everyone will agree with the post from Naomi/Canon. But the bottom line message is- if your sx280, does not do what Naomi states- then contact Canon and persue your issue. The latest firmware improved my camera- enough so that I still WANTED to keep it- but was unsure if I should- since I still had issues, I persued Canon, SO shockingly for a second time I have decided to send my Canon sx280 back to the service center- And the saga continues

[RCJ]

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@hharwood wrote:
So that means the problem is officially fixed? Thanks for replying to me so quickly.

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Ha. Like magic. You should've come on here weeks ago!

[RCJ]

I think that was admin's way of saying shut up and go outside. Which is good advice. I'm out. Thanks very much for the reply Canon and good luck to all with the camera-tweaking. 

[bkoldys]

The problem is fixed?? I do not get near 25 minutes of video

They must be channeling Ron Ziegler

[hharwood]

I know I'm knew here but it looks like Canon says there's no problem, two guys say there is a problem and one guy says we should shut up and leave. Anyone else having the flashing red light and short battery life after the firmware update? I'm trying to figure out whether my sx280HS camera is defective or working as designed.

[Davy]

Wow, thanks Naomi..

Now that kinda seals the deal - puts me off the SX280HS good and proper.... and Canon products!

The comments I find is ridiclous.... so what's the point having a battery warning?

Scenario:

Your'e taking movies the darn thing starts to flash after a minute or two, "Ah thats normal", say's Canon. Sorry that don't work with me...... so where's the indication to actually change the battery, 10 minutes, 15 minutes after the flashing begins or just keep filming til the batteries expire.  Which is it Canon?

Canon, this IS getting beyond a joke.... and so are the comments from Canon! Says alot they are already on Ebay, refurbished, used..... and new, say's alot doesn't it!

Dave

[mcasale16]

I interpret Canon's message to say- if you get 25 minutes of HD video- regardless of blinking indicator- then your camera is working as designed - I would contact them directly- if you are not getting the 25 HD minutes......we have chatted here for weeks- I arrived on page 3- and Naomi's response is the first peep in weeks. I have found contacting Canon directly.....until you reach someone who is willing to listen to you- is a better path

[dswansonil]

scupking, etal.  Sounds like Canon is washing its hands of the issue.   If anybody has some comparative video battery life on a replacement camera they've purchase from another mfg.  Please post.   Thanks.

[scupking]

Dswansonil I ordered the Pan zs30 Monday. I will let ya guys know once I get it!

[dswansonil]

Who's got then in stock?