New zi8 won't turn off Just purchased zi8.Took a couple of short videos. Connected via USB to Macbook Pro, then disconnected. Now I cannot turn the camera off nor can I play, replay, get to settings (button will not activate) or do anything else.Anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution? It is Saturday so Kodak support is not available until Monday. Thanks. New zi8 won't turn off Just purchased zi8.Took a couple of short videos. Connected via USB to Macbook Pro, then disconnected. Now I cannot turn the camera off nor can I play, replay, get to... » Read More New zi8 won't turn off Just purchased zi8.Took a couple of short videos. Connected via USB to Macbook Pro, then disconnected. Now I cannot turn the camera off nor can I play, replay, get to settings (button will not activate) or do anything else.Anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution? It is Saturday so Kodak support is not available until Monday. Thanks. « Show Less
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Hey, I don't have the same problem after connecting to a computer. But when I'm in review mode and delete a photo/video and turn off the camera directly without going back to camera mode, I've noticed that the screen stays on, but black and none of the buttons, not even power, will work. You just have to simply remove the front cover, take out the battery and put it back in. I've had to do this 3 times thus far and it's not a consistently occurring problem, but the solution works every time.
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Thanks MC.While I was frustrated it occurred to me to do the same so I attempted to remove the battery. Like you said, "it works every time." Thank you again. I think now I'll really enjoy this camera.
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If you have it attached to a power switch inside the house just turn it off. The unit will revert to giving a warning when turned back on and begin taking photos or clips again.
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I have had two lumix zs8 cameras and both had the same issue within less than 5 months! Lovw everything else about the camera...
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When the camera is connected to a computer, it is recognized on both sides as an external storage device.When the camera is hooked to a (3rd party?) USB charger it is probably doing auto-shut down, etc and no longer recieving a charge-that would be my guess. I think it is possible to turn off the auto shut down/power save feature, it's worth a try
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You can try resetting it. Hold down the power button and with ask if you want to reset the frame. You won't have much luck with Kodak. Their customer service is the worst.
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Well I'm going to get the old unit back and try that. They offered a replacement unit but only a 90 day warranty with that one!I am going to buy a zi8 instead as that has removeable memory!
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I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a different camera. Should you discover a solution to this problem I do hope you'll post. I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a... » Read More I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a different camera. Should you discover a solution to this problem I do hope you'll post. « Show Less
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I'm having the same issue. The camera has never worked. It freezes as soon as I take one picture. I just bought it in July, so I'm sending it to an authorized repair shop (as per Kodak), to see if they can help. It does reset if I pop out the battery, but it takes one photo, and then locks up again.
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Turn camera off...give it a good smack...problem solved. Found this "solution" on another web post and it worked. Figured i didn't have anything to lose at this point. It worked! Can't believe it, but it is true. I was ready to buy a new camera. Now it works like a charm.
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Sorry, I got rid of this thing quite a while back. If I understand your question correctly, push the stop button. If that is not working, call the Sony help line in your owners manual.
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You cannot. All you can do is half press the shutter button to force it to become ready for the next shot. There's no option to completely turn off the feature like the older Z cameras had.
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Mine has never had a problem. The only time the alarm goes off and it shows that is if the battery dies on the camera and it just warns you that it's no longer able to give u video feedback. Make sure both are fully charged and maybe that will help.
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Disregard my previous answer. I did find a firmware update for the Mac. http://support.en.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/36771/selected/true
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final cut pro six on my brand new imac refuses to read this camera. all the settings are correct...i believe, and the four to six pin cable is in the proper orifices. does anyone know what the problem might be? i really, really, really, really want to log this footage.
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Hi MRK. Thanks for your update!As I said, I checked that it was not on mute and still nothing. I actually tried what you said yesterday, but just in case I tried it again today and still no playback sound, no shutter sound... Nothing. I can see the volume bars go up and down but I still hear (guess!): Nothing.This is not my first PowerShot. I truly love them and, even though the playback sound is not perfect, is still does give an idea of how things are going.Oh well, already contacted Amazon for an exchange.Nice to hear your luck was different! Enjoy!
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When the camera is connected to a computer, it is recognized on both sides as an external storage device. When the camera is hooked to a (3rd party?) USB charger it is probably doing auto-shut down, etc and no longer recieving a charge-that would be my guess. I think it is possible to turn off the auto shut down/power save feature, it's worth a try
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Ours finally broke down and would shut down on its own. But it always took pictures. Try a new card. That camera is pretty old now, there are newer solutions --- even the iPhones now take way better video and photos.