tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post5752854634623660160..comments2023-12-20T08:18:00.872+10:00Comments on kae's bloodnut blog: HALP!kaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-996828176058056432008-07-20T21:55:00.000+10:002008-07-20T21:55:00.000+10:00Hi SezaGeoffThey charge separately, that was $80!I...Hi SezaGeoff<BR/>They charge separately, that was $80!<BR/>I don't mind the charging bit, the batteries in the camera lasted for ages up until about the third charge, the batteries lasted a couple of years from the shop - but I hardly used the camera. Now when I need it or want it the battery low light comes on and it's dead. I've charged it twice since the tawny frogmouth pic I took for the blog. Thanks for the info. I'll go to Dickies in Sydney.<BR/>Oh, must fly, Dexter's on.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-17310284655940823792008-07-20T21:48:00.000+10:002008-07-20T21:48:00.000+10:00Kae,Any NiMH AA cells of the same capacity or grea...Kae,<BR/>Any NiMH AA cells of the same capacity or greater will be fine. Do you have a separate charger or do they charge in the camera?<BR/>I got sorely p-o'd by the NiMH in my Olympus, coz everytime I went to use it the batteries were almost flat. To get around this, you can try Sony Enerloop batteries (available at tricky Dick [Smith]), but they may need to be charged out of the camera. They don't go flat by themselves as quick.<BR/>I actually went for the Eveready Lithium AA cells, which are not rechargeable, but seem to last for ever.<BR/><BR/>SezaGeoffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-58617443601340652752008-07-20T18:54:00.000+10:002008-07-20T18:54:00.000+10:00I was sent a link to DSE and found this deal:http:...I was sent a link to DSE and found this deal:<BR/>http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/48828bd90a9df692273fc0a87f9c07af/Product/View/S4423<BR/>I also got a specials catalogue from DSE(Dick Smith Electronics) and they've got a Skype modem for an ordinary phone which I want to buy at $50 off...<BR/>Here, top left corner, second down, just what I need Uniden Skype VG-100 VOIP gateway<BR/>http://dse.wisebuys.com.au/wisebuys.asp?submittopage=brochureviewerpage.asp&brochureid=720&brochurepagegroupid=1338&brochurepageid=6431&log=1&currentpage=1&sessionid=48828bd90a9df692273fc0a87f9c07af<BR/><BR/>Now I have to rob Peter to pay Dick...kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-42840809051399789902008-07-20T18:23:00.000+10:002008-07-20T18:23:00.000+10:00http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Battery-NB4-200-Powers...http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Battery-NB4-200-Powershot-Digital/dp/B0001GMT02<BR/><BR/>I presume the old battery pack is of individual batteries; which if marked "AA" can be replaced by standard Duracell/Eveready "AA" batteries, in a pinch. Otherwise buy the new batteries as at Amazon above, as your current ones appear to have run out of life.<BR/><BR/>Note that you need the "Ni-MH" which are Nickel-Metal Hydride, not the Ni-C or Ni-Cad. Also check your current batteries for their rating which will be "xxxx mAh" where the xxxx is a number. Your replaement batteries should have the same or larger number (mAh is milli-Amp-hours).<BR/><BR/>More questions ....<BR/><BR/>CheersMinicapthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421626155178200181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-23538607776612024662008-07-20T17:48:00.000+10:002008-07-20T17:48:00.000+10:00I've got a, um, Power Shot A75. I waited ages to b...I've got a, um, Power Shot A75. I waited ages to buy one, the work one was the model before and I thought it was pretty good, but when the price was more affordable the one around was the A75.<BR/>I like it, it's got a big viewing screen for obgb*'s like me. I love being able to whip it out and take photos on the way to work or wherever. But problem is that lately the batteries are always flat.<BR/>Tricky Dickie's got the skype modem adapter I want for $50 off, so I'll see what they have when I get that, mind you, I can't afford it, either.... haw!<BR/><BR/>*old bastards going blindkaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-31495500643115259312008-07-20T17:34:00.000+10:002008-07-20T17:34:00.000+10:00I like the Ixus so much, I have two. One for me a...I like the Ixus so much, I have two. One for me and one for the kids to smash into little bits.<BR/><BR/>I have been on the lookout for a third, figuring that the oldest, kid camera is not long for this world. I almost bought an ixus 80 for $210 last month, but the shop ran out of stock before i got there, and now they are stocking a newer model that is $290.<BR/><BR/>bastards.Boy on a bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452119541546978454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-775744917255422412008-07-20T14:18:00.000+10:002008-07-20T14:18:00.000+10:00Not much you can do when a NiCd battery reaches th...Not much you can do when a NiCd battery reaches the end of its life except pitch it. <BR/><BR/>Your only option is to replace the battery - either with a new one from a photography shop or you may be able to get a generic replacement from the likes of Dick Smith / Tandy / Jcar Electronics.<BR/><BR/>You may find that you can buy a new camera of the same quality for little more than the cost of a replacement battery. (Actually I agree with Boy - I have an Ixus too and it is an excellent camera).<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it is possible to revitalise a NiCd battery by completely discharging it then recharging but I wouldn't bet on your chances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-1318585548204105942008-07-20T12:46:00.000+10:002008-07-20T12:46:00.000+10:00No, Boy, I can't afford a new camera. There's noth...No, Boy, I can't afford a new camera. There's nothing wrong with the old one. 'Cept it's old.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6723937561506139096.post-81802236422752616412008-07-20T12:33:00.000+10:002008-07-20T12:33:00.000+10:00All that I can advise is that you ditch the camera...All that I can advise is that you ditch the camera and purchase an excellent Canon Ixus to replace your existing Canon. <BR/><BR/>Apart from that pearl of wisdom, I know nothing that can assist you.Boy on a bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452119541546978454noreply@blogger.com