Lumix ZS3 Battery Charger: I'm planning on purchasing the Panasonic Lumix ZS3, but I am unsure if I need to purchase a battery charger as well?
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Its ludicrous that both Amazon and Panasonic don't tell you what is in the box when you order the ZS3. I complained to both about this. Turns out the only way to tell is to go to the Panasonic site, download the owner's manual PDF file and find the list on page 12 or so. So other poor bastards like myself won't have to waste the time repeating this I include the "What's in the box" list below. ...also all the battery confusion - what a mess - I decided to avoid any unpleasant firmware surprises [taking off version 1.2 for 1.1 to allow non-OEM batteries to work] by getting a car charger. Yes, you CANNOT get the Panasonic official battery for the ZS3 yet (unless you buy the camera also!). Somebody said late September at the earliest. What's in the box: Battery Pack DMW-BCG10PP * Charge the battery before use. (referred to in this manual as `battery') Battery Charger DE-A65B (referred to in this manual as `charger') Battery Carrying Case VGQ0E45 Hand Strap VFC4297 USB Connection Cable K1HA14AD0001 AV Cable K1HA14CD0001 CD-ROM * Install software on your computer to use it.
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Hi! I ended up using rechargeable sony batteries... they lasted a long time...and I always kept a spare pair... I didn't want a missed photo opportunity!My new camera has a different kind of lithium battery that needs its own charger... It's annoying because if the battery loses all its charge, I can't just throw in a couple of duracell AA's and keep shooting photos... I have to wait for a recharge ... or buy an extra battery for several $$$ I hope this helps! ps... I also know that cold temperatures really knock down battery life.
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I looked through the manual and it appears that one can only charge it with the charger that comes with it. You could go to the Panasonic site and look at the manual for the camera to see what it looks like. I love the camera, especially after I tried to float one last summer when I was fly fishing.
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JGR: for the ZS-1 camera, on BestBatt.com what is the item/model# for the $17 battery for this camera? REPLY to: sscookie@yahoo.com Please make SUBJECT line: "Panasonic Lumix $17 battery" so I know not to delete the e-mail.Thank you.
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Yes and no. There is no "battery charger included, however there is a cord included which plugs into camera to charge battery within the camera. I found and purchased a separate battery charger online and prefer using that to charge battery.
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A separate battery charger (included with the camera) is required. You must take the battery out of the camera to charge it. Hence, you should have two (or more) batteries. I really prefer disposable batteries.
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THEIR AD STATES...This item: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Panasonic DMW-BCG10, DMW-BCG10E, DMW-BCG10PP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1, DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ7, DMC-TZ8, DMC-TZ10, DMC-TZ18, DMC-TZ19, DMC-TZ20, DMC-TZ25, DMC-TZ30, DMC-TZ35, DMC-ZR1, DMC-ZR3, DMC-ZS1, DMC-ZS3, DMC-ZS5, DMC-ZS6, DMC-ZS7, DMC-ZS8, DMC-ZS9, DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS15, DMC-ZS19, DMC-ZS20, ***DMC-ZS25***, DMC-ZX1, DMC-ZX3 ...SO YES, I THINK SO..GOOD BATTERIES SO FAR AND CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE... GOOD LUCK
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The camera comes with a cable that plugs into a wall outlet to charge the battery (while in the camera). There is no other battery charger supplied. If the battery dies while you are taking pictures, you have to stop and wait to recharge (about 3 hrs according to the manual). The battery can be easily replaced with a fresh spare if you have one. Amazon sells spare batteries manufactured by both Panasonic and third party vendors. You can then charge the batteries when it is convenient using the camera and wall outlet cable.
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I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review:http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-reviewIt has the following:Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15:The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital cameraDMW-BCG10 lithium-ion batteryAC-to-USB adapterWrist strapUSB cableCD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM)There is not a separate charger. You charge the battery in the camera itself. I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review:http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-reviewIt has the following:Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15:The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital cameraDMW-BCG10 lithium-ion batteryAC-to-USB adapterWrist strapUSB cableCD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM)There is not a separate... » Read More I have ordered one but have not received it yet. According to the following review:http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_zs15-reviewIt has the following:Here's what you'll find in the box with the ZS15:The 12.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS15 digital cameraDMW-BCG10 lithium-ion batteryAC-to-USB adapterWrist strapUSB cableCD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 8.0 Advanced Edition and LoiLoScope trial28 page basic manual (printed) + full manual (on CD-ROM)There is not a separate charger. You charge the battery in the camera itself. « Show Less
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I am in the same boat as you. My camera needs are the same as yours and I have been researching these two cameras as well as the Panasonic DMC-FZ8. Right now I am leaning towards the Panasonic. The Panasonic requires a battery pack instead of AA batteries but Amazon offers the battery packs for $15 - $20. In addition the Panasonic is about $50 cheaper than the Sony and the Canon. My old Olympus has problems with severe shutter lag and poor quality pics on indoor & low light situations.
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The Battery must be charged in the camera.(but the battery can be removed) After I purchased the camera I bought 2 batteries and a wall charger on-line very cheap. So I could still use the camera while a battery is charging.
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Camera, battery, cords and charger... I won't recommend this camera from Panasonic. I bought this particular model, but in less than few weeks, hardly used, it just died on me. I had to send it back to Panasonic and got a refurbished replacement after more than a month. I would recommend other Panasonic cameras other than this, in fact I have bought lots of Panasonic cameras, this is the only one I had problems with.
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I'm sorry but I really can't tell you. I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. My camera came with an authentic Panasonic battery and battery charger. It worked great but I wanted an additional battery so I ordered a battery charger with two batteries that came in a kit. It said that they were compatible with my camera and could be substituted for the Panasonic battery, had the same battery number but was not authentic Panasonic. I found that although they worked briefly in my camera they didn't work the next time I used my camera. Both of these batteries acted the same way. When I used the authentic Panasonic battery it worked perfectly. I then ordered another authentic Panasonic battery and although it was more expensive than the two battery/charger kit, this new battery worked great. My husband told me to throw out the other battery kit because it may damage my camera. The second authentic Panasonic battery that I ordered was identical in every way to the battery that came with my camera. At least in my case, I would not order a substitute battery for my camera even if they say it is compatible. It may ruin your camera. My advice is to find out the number of the authentic Panasonic battery that your owner manual recommends (mine is DMW-BCG10PP) and order that authentic Panasonic battery. The off-brand substitute batteries I ordered would not hold a charge and I had to replace them each time I used the camera. I then would recharge these batteries and they would again only hold enough charge for one use - then they were dead.
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Look on Amazon's website under "Panasonic Lumix ZS25", scroll down the page and it shows the appropriate battery as being Wasabi DMW BCG10, which is not the same as this one, but made by the same company and with approximately the same price.Edited: Oh! I'm so sorry. I just looked further down the list of cameras and it does indeed seem to be the same exact battery pack for the SZ1 and the ZS25! Please look for yourself though to be certain. (Panasonic should not have put out one grouping of cameras labeled SZ and another group labeled ZS. Too confusing.) Just click on the battery pack shown for your camera and it will list all the cameras it fits. Look on Amazon's website under "Panasonic Lumix ZS25", scroll down the page and it shows the appropriate battery as being Wasabi DMW BCG10, which is not the same as this one, but made by the same company and with approximately the same price.Edited: Oh! I'm so sorry. I just looked further down the list of cameras and it does indeed seem to be the same exact battery pack for the SZ1 and the ZS25! Please look for yourself though to be certain. (Panasonic should not have put out one grouping of cameras labeled SZ and another group labeled ZS. Too confusing.) Just click on... » Read More Look on Amazon's website under "Panasonic Lumix ZS25", scroll down the page and it shows the appropriate battery as being Wasabi DMW BCG10, which is not the same as this one, but made by the same company and with approximately the same price.Edited: Oh! I'm so sorry. I just looked further down the list of cameras and it does indeed seem to be the same exact battery pack for the SZ1 and the ZS25! Please look for yourself though to be certain. (Panasonic should not have put out one grouping of cameras labeled SZ and another group labeled ZS. Too confusing.) Just click on the battery pack shown for your camera and it will list all the cameras it fits. « Show Less
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Note that you're only buying the charger, not any extra batteries. With that said, this is not an OEM charger but it works GREAT with my Canon batteries. Saved my vacation when I went with my camera and no charger!
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I can tell you that the charger and batteries work with my Panasonic camera model HC-X900M. This camera came with an original Panasonic battery model VW-VBN130. Fits the charger fine. I used the charger and extra batteries on vacation last summer and had no issues. I was glad I had the backup batteries and charger along with.
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Yes and no - The camera comes with a battery and appropriate cable to charge IT in the camera. It does not come with an external charger, but if you want one, you can get one and two spare batteries, and a car charger, and a European style plug on Amazon for about $25. I recommend you get them there, or just charge the battery in the camera as Panasonic intended. Personally, Id get the charger, batteries, etc., from Amazon so I'd always have a charged battery available, but whatever you do - DON'T FEED THE SCAMMER!!!