This camera does not appear to function if plugged in to the charger. My other cameras do, and if the battery dies, I can plug it in the wall and still take photos. Is this a malfunction, or is this normal for the P520 ? This camera does not appear to function if plugged in to the charger. My other cameras do, and if the battery dies, I can plug it in the wall and still take photos. Is this a malfunction, or is... » Read More This camera does not appear to function if plugged in to the charger. My other cameras do, and if the battery dies, I can plug it in the wall and still take photos. Is this a malfunction, or is this normal for the P520 ? « Show Less
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Looking at manual it show USB port in AC battery charger. There is not one in mine. I only have adapter to charge thru car lighter. When I used it, I was not able to use camera either. I suggest you check Nikon's web site for answer to your question.
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This is normal behavior if you are using the charger that comes with the camera. That charger is for charging batteries; it does not provide power to the camera. There is a separate AC adapter available that you can plug into the camera to provide power. That adapter is model number EH-62A from Nikon.
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I really don't think I know, but did you have the switch on? I think the camera is supposed to be turned off while charging.
255643
As I'm not sure what kind of camera you are referring to, all I can tell you is that if your camera can be recharged through a micro or mini USB cable, there should be no problem at all. Meaning that you have a standard USB connector at one end and a micro or mini USB connector at the other end. Check your users manual to see if charging can be done this way if you are unsure right now.
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I haven't had any issues that I know of. The nice thing is the camera doesn't really eat battery power anyway, but I always carry the extra one when I'm out. I don't pay attention to which one goes in, and I couldn't tell you a difference. My only suggestion is you ALWAYS take care of your batteries, and they'll last.
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I was about to suggest first checking if the battery is inserted in the right position too. When the battery is charging there is a light in the camera. Also...because it happened to me: do you press the on-off button? If your camera is new check if the battery does not have a plastic little tapeon the poles that would originaly have to avoid leaking power. Good luck!
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I've never done it that way. I have a couple of chargers and I always remove the battery, charge it, and put it back into the camera. I have several batteries and a couple different Lumix bodies. I don't even know how to charge the battery inside the camera!
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Does the P520 have a port for a wired remote? It would kinda look like a cell phone charging port. Your best bet would be to contact the seller Digital Goja and ask them directly, they have pretty good customer service there that can answer that question for you. As for the product itself, I love it! It really helps steady the camera while using it AND it has a tripod mounting screw hole on the bottom of the grip so you can mount it and a camera directly to a tripod. I have used it like that on a Targus tripod and haven't had any issues. It's a nice accessory to have. I would contact the seller though to see if it compatible BEFORE buying it. I hope it'll work. Does the P520 have a port for a wired remote? It would kinda look like a cell phone charging port. Your best bet would be to contact the seller Digital Goja and ask them directly, they have pretty good customer service there that can answer that question for you. As for the product itself, I love it! It really helps steady the camera while using it AND it has a tripod mounting screw hole on the bottom of the grip so you can mount it and a camera directly to a tripod. I have used it like that on a Targus tripod and haven't had any issues. It's a nice accessory to have. I would contact the... » Read More Does the P520 have a port for a wired remote? It would kinda look like a cell phone charging port. Your best bet would be to contact the seller Digital Goja and ask them directly, they have pretty good customer service there that can answer that question for you. As for the product itself, I love it! It really helps steady the camera while using it AND it has a tripod mounting screw hole on the bottom of the grip so you can mount it and a camera directly to a tripod. I have used it like that on a Targus tripod and haven't had any issues. It's a nice accessory to have. I would contact the seller though to see if it compatible BEFORE buying it. I hope it'll work. « Show Less
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Mine works fine. Just returned from Africa and took 846 pics, that battery lasted 3 1/2 days on one charge Constant picture taking. Charged up with charger that came with camera. Everything worked perfectly.
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I don't own this camera, but I'm hearing it does not have a seprate charger. It charges on the camera. The battery has been around for a while, and you should be able to find an external charger cheaply.
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I don't have this camera but have been doing some extensive reading since I'm considering purchasing it. I'm going to guess the camera is not designed to charge rechargeable batteries but will accept them to power the unit. I would advise charging them with a charger designed for rechargeable batteries since I see not mention anywhere of the camera having this ability.
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Be sure to fully discharge anf recharcge the battery a couple of times before you retun the camera. I have this camera, and am able to take about 100 pictures, some with and some without the flash, on pne charge.
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I gave this camera to my brother-in-law for Christmas. I BELIEVE that we had to charge the battery IN the camera when we opened it. I bought a battery charger on Amazon (Wasabi) that was an external charger for my other Sony camera. I always like to have the external one myself. Not too expensive, and you get two more batteries as well. Look up the appropriate model of Wasabi chargers for this camera and you should be ready to go.
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Thank you Guys for all your answers. Just want to ask one more question. When is the time to recharge it to prolong its lifespan? When it is completely dead, when light is red when pressing that little button or should I rely on camera battery status?
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DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
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Same problem here! After I opened the box I charged the battery till the light turned green. Put the battery in the camera, put the film pack in, the black film cover came out (so I assume I put the film in right), turned the camera on but all the symbols are blinking and I'm not able to make a picture. After reading here I put the battery again in the charger and now the light turns orange!! But I just took it out because it was green?!?! Now I'm just gonna wait till it's green again and see if it will work. Does anyone have any others tips for me?XO
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Yes, the camera functions normally while plugged in. I'm pretty sure it actually charges the battery even while recording.
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That is incorrect. My camera has an image with a battery in the upper right hand corner at all times. If the battery is full the image is white on the inside if its half charged the image is 50% white. You get the idea? If the battery is near dead the outline changes from white to red and has a mini lightning bolt looking thing inside of the battery. That's when you'd want to charge the battery. Additionally, I used this camera to take 40+ pictures on an all day snorkel trip and the battery never died.