What battery do you REALLY need???? I have been researching this camera and have read conflicting information about what batteries you need with this camera.In a Tech Review on buy.com, the writer claims that "the Z812 IS is powered by either one CRV3 or two AA Lithium disposable batteries (Kodak doesn't support the use of Alkaline AA's or NiMH re-chargeable AA's). Kodak doesn't include a re-chargeable battery and battery charger with the Z812 IS - they must be purchased separately. Z812 IS owners can opt to go with the Kodak KLIK 8000 re-chargeable Li-ion battery and purchase the Kodak K7500 or K7600 battery charger or a Kodak printer dock or the Kodak EasyShare HDTV camera dock..."So - if NiMH's don't work why do the kits here have them with the Z812IS? Or do they work? What's the BEST battery with this camera?Thanks! What battery do you REALLY need???? I have been researching this camera and have read conflicting information about what batteries you need with this camera.In a Tech Review on buy.com,... » Read More What battery do you REALLY need???? I have been researching this camera and have read conflicting information about what batteries you need with this camera.In a Tech Review on buy.com, the writer claims that "the Z812 IS is powered by either one CRV3 or two AA Lithium disposable batteries (Kodak doesn't support the use of Alkaline AA's or NiMH re-chargeable AA's). Kodak doesn't include a re-chargeable battery and battery charger with the Z812 IS - they must be purchased separately. Z812 IS owners can opt to go with the Kodak KLIK 8000 re-chargeable Li-ion battery and purchase the Kodak K7500 or K7600 battery charger or a Kodak printer dock or the Kodak EasyShare HDTV camera dock..."So - if NiMH's don't work why do the kits here have them with the Z812IS? Or do they work? What's the BEST battery with this camera?Thanks! « Show Less
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Ni-MH do work but the number of pictures is limited. When the battery drops below a certain level your camera is dead. The lens will probably be out and won't come back in until you replace or recharge the battery. I was going to count the number of pictures but I took movies as well. I am guessing about 50 pictures before the battery went dead.
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Jane:Thank you for taking the time to give us your response from Kodak. That has been very helpful to me as I am thinking about getting the z712is, as it has just about everything I want, and I too was wondering about rechargeable batteries. You are a good person to go to the trouble to reprint Kodak's reply. Thanks again.
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I got the deal on Ebay for around $20....2 batteries and a charger. They work like a charm.
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Email Kodak from this link: http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=687&pq-locale;=en_US&_requestid=9654They are very responsive. You'll be impressed!
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You can use the Kodak regular or rechargeable batteries or it works fine with 2 AA--i am using the rechargeable AA that i had for my last digital!! The kodak battery that came with mine didn't even last 2 weeks and they are $$$--rechargeable is best.
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I did not bother with the kit sold on Amazon - I just went to eBay and bought a "2X Battery+Charger For KLIC-8000 Kodak Z612 Z712 Z812" from one of the many sellers there for $19 all-inclusive - and it works just great on the Z812 and each battery worked for at least 400 pictures (most without flash though).
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Thanks for the info - I used the link and got a response within 15 minutes - and it's midnight here on the west coast!According to Kodak Information and Technical support, "We don't recommend the use of Ni-MH batteries with the Z812. Although these batteries will fit and work, they do not give satisfactory performance, yielding a smaller number of shots than people expect. The following are the batteries we recommend: Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000"So - my conclusion from this is: Don't buy the kits shown here on Amazon as the batteries will be disappointing.And if you have questions - go to the source! Thanks for the help. Thanks for the info - I used the link and got a response within 15 minutes - and it's midnight here on the west coast!According to Kodak Information and Technical support, "We don't recommend the use of Ni-MH batteries with the Z812. Although these batteries will fit and work, they do not give satisfactory performance, yielding a smaller number of shots than people expect. The following are the batteries we recommend: Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000"So - my conclusion... » Read More Thanks for the info - I used the link and got a response within 15 minutes - and it's midnight here on the west coast!According to Kodak Information and Technical support, "We don't recommend the use of Ni-MH batteries with the Z812. Although these batteries will fit and work, they do not give satisfactory performance, yielding a smaller number of shots than people expect. The following are the batteries we recommend: Kodak lithium digital camera battery CRV3 Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery KLIC-8000"So - my conclusion from this is: Don't buy the kits shown here on Amazon as the batteries will be disappointing.And if you have questions - go to the source! Thanks for the help. « Show Less
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I recently purchased the kodak Z812 IS camera, along with one of the kits I found here on Amazon (which I bought before I realized the batteries weren't going to work right). The kit itself is fine as it comes with a lot of stuff that I can and will use (excluding the batteries) and ends up being cheaper than trying to buy all the stuff seperately. The NiMH batteries do work, but the camera seems to take slightly longer to perform the functions, and, in addition, the number of pictures that you can take before the batteries need to be recharged are much lower than if you use the recommended batteries. I personally purchased the rechargeable KLIC-8000 and have been very happy with it. I recently purchased the kodak Z812 IS camera, along with one of the kits I found here on Amazon (which I bought before I realized the batteries weren't going to work right). The kit itself is fine as it comes with a lot of stuff that I can and will use (excluding the batteries) and ends up being cheaper than trying to buy all the stuff seperately. The NiMH batteries do work, but the camera seems to take slightly longer to perform the functions, and, in addition, the number of pictures that you can take before the batteries need to be recharged are much lower than if you use the recommended... » Read More I recently purchased the kodak Z812 IS camera, along with one of the kits I found here on Amazon (which I bought before I realized the batteries weren't going to work right). The kit itself is fine as it comes with a lot of stuff that I can and will use (excluding the batteries) and ends up being cheaper than trying to buy all the stuff seperately. The NiMH batteries do work, but the camera seems to take slightly longer to perform the functions, and, in addition, the number of pictures that you can take before the batteries need to be recharged are much lower than if you use the recommended batteries. I personally purchased the rechargeable KLIC-8000 and have been very happy with it. « Show Less
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I have purchased an extra battery from Leica. I recall reading that there may be issues with not adhering to the manufacture's recommendations, unfortunately I don't recall where I read it. The Leica recommends Leica brand batteries and charging it with the supplied charger cable in the camera. I suggest getting a definitive recommendation from Leica before using a wall charger.
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After reading (doing my own research from previous owners) I followed their advise:a) Regular AA batteries work but are short lived; so I did what was recommended by other users: Energizer lithium AA.b) Many people complain that the camera is slow; so I followed their advise on this also: Scan Disk Exteme Class 10.I recently went on a trip to Italy and had no trouble at all taking pictures!
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"Compatible with the following camera /camcorder models: Kodak Easyshare Z612 / Z712 IS / Z812 IS / Z1012 IS / Z1085 IS / Z8612 IS / Z1015 IS / Z1485 IS"That's from a description from this battery being purchased with a charger.So, YES this battery should work for the Z712IS
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I just went through the same battle, although I have different needs. I have to say either is a great choice but I went with the Canon due to the zoom being a little less, a compromise in hopes that it will have better low light response. I also had a Canon before, so the operating system was a more familiar. Can't tell you yet if that was a wise choice of not. I have had the camera for three days and have had little time to play with it. Here is a comparative review that I found helpful: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q110superzoomgroup/ I saw another review but can't find it again that really played up the Nikon as a much better choice. But it seemed to be written by people reading specifications rather than actually using the camera. I don't think you can wrong with either. The Canon is bulkier and uses 4 double AA batteries which add to the weight. The nice thing about the double AAs is that you have a far easier time getting batteries if you run out of power, but at the cost of weight. If you do get the Canon, get at least 8 Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable NIMH batteries Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger. They hold their charge when not used much better than normal NIMH batteries. As the link indicates you can get them here at Amazon. With 8 Eneloops you should never run out of power (providing that you keep them charged of course). If you buy the Nikon, I would recommend looking into a spare battery and a charger. Good luck with your new camera, which ever one you choose!
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I like this camera very much and, yes, it does have rechargeable batteries. However, the charge does not last as long as I would like. Previously I used cameras with rechargeable AA batteries and the charge lasted much longer. Depending on how you use a camera, this might affect your decision. I only use a camera while traveling and take lots of pictures every day so how long the charge lasts is important to me. I do keep extra batteries with me but it's kind of irritating to have to stop and change batteries during a 'Kodak moment' which lasts only a few seconds. While I am happy with this camera, I think I'll go back to the ones that use rechargeable AA batteries. I like this camera very much and, yes, it does have rechargeable batteries. However, the charge does not last as long as I would like. Previously I used cameras with rechargeable AA batteries and the charge lasted much longer. Depending on how you use a camera, this might affect your decision. I only use a camera while traveling and take lots of pictures every day so how long the charge lasts is important to me. I do keep extra batteries with me but it's kind of irritating to have to stop and change batteries during a 'Kodak moment' which lasts only a few seconds. While I am happy with this... » Read More I like this camera very much and, yes, it does have rechargeable batteries. However, the charge does not last as long as I would like. Previously I used cameras with rechargeable AA batteries and the charge lasted much longer. Depending on how you use a camera, this might affect your decision. I only use a camera while traveling and take lots of pictures every day so how long the charge lasts is important to me. I do keep extra batteries with me but it's kind of irritating to have to stop and change batteries during a 'Kodak moment' which lasts only a few seconds. While I am happy with this camera, I think I'll go back to the ones that use rechargeable AA batteries. « Show Less
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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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Did you recharge those SONY NiMH cells just before using them? Most of those regular 2500mAh cells are known to suffer from rapid self-discharge problem. That means if you place a fully charged cell on the shelf for a few weeks, most of its charge may be already lost due to leakage. If you have just charged those cells and you still have problem, then it is possible that one (or more) of those cells have developed high internal resistance. When drawing large current, its terminal voltage will dip, causing the camera to sent out 'change battery' signal. In this case, you can use this set of batteries in low-drain appliance such as CD player, but not in high-drain appliance such as digital camera. Make sure you clean the battery terminals, since bad contacts will also introduce higher resistance. Another possibility is that the capacity of one (or more) of your cells has drops to much lower than the rated value. If you have an advanced charger such as the La Crosse BC-900, you can 'refresh' the battery and restore it to original capacity. If not, you may try to manually discharge each cell (by using it in a flash light and burn up all its energy, for example), then recharge fully. If all these sounded too confusing to you, then my advised is: buy a set of the new low-self-discharge cells (Sanyo eneloop, Rayovac Hybrid, Kodak Pre-Charged, Duracell Pre Charged, etc.) and stop worrying about it.
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GET THE Z950 NOW! The price listed today (6/15) is crazy! Sorry I'm excited lol, 139.99 is awesome. I've been eyeing this camera for a while. I'm all in for this price and free two day shipping for non prime members is bacon on the burger....... Back on topic!The z915 uses AA batteries so the more you spend for batteries the longer they will last and there's some decent rechargeables out there. The z950 uses this Kodak KLIC-7003 Li-lon Rechargeable Battery and I think it last for about 250 shots.I like the z950 battery option more but I'm no camera pro so hopefully someone has better advice for ya. GET THE Z950 NOW! The price listed today (6/15) is crazy! Sorry I'm excited lol, 139.99 is awesome. I've been eyeing this camera for a while. I'm all in for this price and free two day shipping for non prime members is bacon on the burger....... Back on topic!The z915 uses AA batteries so the more you spend for batteries the longer they will last and there's some decent rechargeables out there. The z950 uses this Kodak KLIC-7003 Li-lon Rechargeable Battery and I think it last for about 250 shots.I... » Read More GET THE Z950 NOW! The price listed today (6/15) is crazy! Sorry I'm excited lol, 139.99 is awesome. I've been eyeing this camera for a while. I'm all in for this price and free two day shipping for non prime members is bacon on the burger....... Back on topic!The z915 uses AA batteries so the more you spend for batteries the longer they will last and there's some decent rechargeables out there. The z950 uses this Kodak KLIC-7003 Li-lon Rechargeable Battery and I think it last for about 250 shots.I like the z950 battery option more but I'm no camera pro so hopefully someone has better advice for ya. « Show Less
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GET THE Z950 NOW! The price listed today (6/15) is crazy! Sorry I'm excited lol, 139.99 is awesome. I've been eyeing this camera for a while. I'm all in for this price and free two day shipping for non prime members is bacon on the burger....... Back on topic! The z915 uses AA batteries so the more you spend for batteries the longer they will last and there's some decent rechargeables out there. The z950 uses this Kodak KLIC-7003 Li-lon Rechargeable Battery and I think it last for about 250 shots. I like the z950 battery option more but I'm no camera pro so hopefully someone has better advice for ya.
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I have the SX130 and when researching the camera, I read many reviews that state rechargeable batteries must be used or else you will be replacing the alkaline AA batteries often. Alkaline batteries are not meant to be used in high capacity electronics except in an emergency when you can't get rechargeables. Many reviewers have used Sanyo Enloop NiMH rechargeables and I have used Rayovac NiMH Pre-charged Rechargables. Try them and I think you will be happy with them.
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I ALWAYS use lithium batteries in mine. I do NOT ever use rechargable ones. Right now I am using 'regular' batteries since my batteries died while we were away at a graduation. I will use them until they die and go back to the Lithium. Also, I have had to take my batteries out totally and reinsert (in short - reboot) but it was because I did NOT want it on video and had hit the button in error. I am wondering if it could be your camera.... It would be worth a try just to use a different type battery and if it still gets hot and stops working, send it back.
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Hello! You'll need a battery for it. It takes a Sony NPF970 or an equivalent. I'm using this one and works just fine: http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-NPF970-7400mAh-Lithium-Replaces/dp/B002UD4OA2/ You'll need this charger: http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Charger-Camcorder-Batteries-Adapters/dp/B000KU5CN0/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y
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I also bought the zd710 for $149.00 at Wal-Mart, and I was very disappointed. I have always been pleased with Kodak cameras but this one failed to deliver. I plan on returning it and upgrading to another model. Perhaps the z712? Although, $149.00 is an excellent price for this camera and it's features, I would recommended to K. Schenewerk that she also return it. In my opinion, when large sums of money are being spent, I expect to be satisfied. (Definately if it is an investment that will be with you for a while). Search until you find what pleases you.
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Your post implies that the EasyShare Printer Dock series 3 recharges KLIC-8000/Li-Lon batteries. Is this correct? Also, how long does it take to charge, Kodak website claims around 3 hours for charging?
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Good_Person, Your preference for a "proprietary battery so you can see battery meter on LCD (unlike with the AA batteries)" suggests you haven't used Lumix cameras like our LZ7 and LZ8. The setup menus in these cameras let you choose battery type, so the camera's battery charge indicator is accurate and the camera works well whether you're using disposable alkalines or rechargeable NiMH cells. As far as I know, Canon cameras that use AA cells still don't have this feature. I know for a fact that our PowerShot cameras don't have it. I prefer cameras that can use NiMH AA cells, because AAs are so readily available at reasonable cost, last long, and can be substituted by alkalines if necessary. Good_Person, Your preference for a "proprietary battery so you can see battery meter on LCD (unlike with the AA batteries)" suggests you haven't used Lumix cameras like our LZ7 and LZ8. The setup menus in these cameras let you choose battery type, so the camera's battery charge indicator is accurate and the camera works well whether you're using disposable alkalines or rechargeable NiMH cells. As far as I know, Canon cameras that use AA cells still don't have this feature. I know for a fact that our PowerShot cameras don't have it. I prefer cameras that can use NiMH AA... » Read More Good_Person, Your preference for a "proprietary battery so you can see battery meter on LCD (unlike with the AA batteries)" suggests you haven't used Lumix cameras like our LZ7 and LZ8. The setup menus in these cameras let you choose battery type, so the camera's battery charge indicator is accurate and the camera works well whether you're using disposable alkalines or rechargeable NiMH cells. As far as I know, Canon cameras that use AA cells still don't have this feature. I know for a fact that our PowerShot cameras don't have it. I prefer cameras that can use NiMH AA cells, because AAs are so readily available at reasonable cost, last long, and can be substituted by alkalines if necessary. « Show Less
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The camera comes with a non-rechargeable batery which will last quite awhile. My advise is to get a genuine Kodak klic-8000 rechargeable battery. As far as the actual charger goes, you will probably do ok with a generic charger. A Kodak battery sells from 25.00 to 29.00 and a generic is probablyless than 10.00, however it is probably not as good.We think it is a GREAT camera...especially when on sale for 150.00 or so.