Both my *ist-D, (never used since I think I cracked the top circuit
board), and my *ist Ds exhibit similar behavior. Turn the camera on
with fresh rechargeable or lithium disposables and they show zero
charge. Turn them off and on again and sometimes you see a full
charge. Sometimes not even then. However I keep an old lead pencil
with a real rubber eraser on hand for just this emergency. Pop the
batteries out and erase the contact surfaces on the inside of the
battery compartment then blow off any residual rubber. Viola*, the the
camera works when the batteries are replaced. I suspect that there's a
microscopic layer of oxidation on the battery contacts, unseen to the
naked eye.
*That's what the spell checker suggested and I'm sticking with it.
On 7/5/2013 8:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Oy...
Now I have my eyes back but my camera is suddenly acting up mysteriously
It's saying the batteries are depleated - but I just put in fresh.
I know I got them in right because reversing where they go the info
screen shows nothing. My rechargeables are being recharged, so I
loaded 4 double AA's that are brand new -- and I know they work.
This is particularly upsetting as I reluctantly promised an old friend
I would shoot his wedding - just the posted before photos - for a
small amount of cash (big for me, small for him) in August. scary.
My refrigerator is dying, too and it is only 2 years old - fortunately
under warranty and it may only be busted gaskets (door wont stay closed)
and those are being replaced but it has been a circus ehre for a
couple of weeks.
Finally got my great distance glasses and the +250 magnifying flip-ups
for working on computer -- all GOOD in that area. and now..
I cant let John do all the kvetching here can I ?
SEriously - any clues about what to do with the D would be much
appreciated - it is effectively my only camera
ann
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