VIXIA HF100 Battery Won't Hold A Charge

[kaykayelaine]

My vixia hf100 won't hold a charge. The light blinks when its plugged in but it never actually charges. Should I get a new battery or is it an issue with the charger?

[Arthur]

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[rs-eos]

How old is the battery?  It could be a case of it reaching its end of life if has been used for a long period of time.    I would first try a new battery first.

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Hard to say why your camera will not operate.  Its approaching 15 yrs old.  A new battery would be the first thing I try.  It takes a BP-809.  Given its age, I'd go with a hi-quality equivalent.  They can be had for $15~$30.  See if that resolves the issue.

If it doesn't, I would consider a replacement camera.  Something more modern.  Video technology has improved greatly in the past 15 years.