Canon 50D problem w batteries
Jun 30, 2015 21:55:50 #
i don't know if the batteries are gone, both at the same time or if it is the camera that is failing to connect.
Wondering if someone else has had problems with a 50D not been able to connect to the batteries. They are old, I must admit, but both dying at the same time, same day? Not probable!
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Wondering if someone else has had problems with a 50D not been able to connect to the batteries. They are old, I must admit, but both dying at the same time, same day? Not probable!
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Jun 30, 2015 22:14:30 #
You haven't given any information to make it possible to troubleshoot your problem.
Jun 30, 2015 22:16:47 #
This is the info:I simply charge them and the camera will not turn on.
I just want to know if this camera fails this way (failing to turn on with fully charged battery) to some people. I bet it is the batteries that were too old and do not hold a charge any more. But maybe...Not.
I just want to know if this camera fails this way (failing to turn on with fully charged battery) to some people. I bet it is the batteries that were too old and do not hold a charge any more. But maybe...Not.
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Jun 30, 2015 22:40:44 #
Hmmm...both batteries dying at the same time. Interesting. I do hope that is the case, and not a problem with your camera.
Jun 30, 2015 22:52:59 #
Ugh!
I hope it is just the batteries :-(
I have the 50, and no such problem...
yet :-/ anyway
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
GT
I hope it is just the batteries :-(
I have the 50, and no such problem...
yet :-/ anyway
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
GT
Bubu wrote:
i don't know if the batteries are gone, both at the same time or if it is the camera that is failing to connect.
Wondering if someone else has had problems with a 50D not been able to connect to the batteries. They are old, I must admit, but both dying at the same time, same day? Not probable!
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Wondering if someone else has had problems with a 50D not been able to connect to the batteries. They are old, I must admit, but both dying at the same time, same day? Not probable!
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Jun 30, 2015 22:56:15 #
Jun 30, 2015 23:14:37 #
Well, I had been noticing that the charge was lasting less and less with every charge.Gradually.
I also have the bad habit if letting them in the charger for a day... Or until I remember them. Ouch! They have been used for several years. I don't know how good a battery from Amazon can be; I once bought a battery for a laptop that never charged, LOL
I also have the bad habit if letting them in the charger for a day... Or until I remember them. Ouch! They have been used for several years. I don't know how good a battery from Amazon can be; I once bought a battery for a laptop that never charged, LOL
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Jun 30, 2015 23:15:00 #
jim quist wrote:
you might try cleaning the contacts and see if that helps
Yes, I may try that tomorrow.
Jul 1, 2015 08:01:39 #
Bubu wrote:
i don't know if the batteries are gone, both at the same time or if it is the camera that is failing to connect.
Wondering if someone else has had problems with a 50D not been able to connect to the batteries. They are old, I must admit, but both dying at the same time, same day? Not probable!
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Wondering if someone else has had problems with a 50D not been able to connect to the batteries. They are old, I must admit, but both dying at the same time, same day? Not probable!
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Are they Canon or aftermarket batteries? I have 50D and one new aftermarket battery I have won't last a couple hours and I bought it new. Good thing I have two Canon batteries; one new that will easily last all day and older one I have to keep an eye on after about 6 hours
Jul 1, 2015 08:46:05 #
Bubu wrote:
Well, I had been noticing that the charge was lasting less and less with every charge.Gradually.
I also have the bad habit if letting them in the charger for a day... Or until I remember them. Ouch! They have been used for several years. I don't know how good a battery from Amazon can be; I once bought a battery for a laptop that never charged, LOL
I also have the bad habit if letting them in the charger for a day... Or until I remember them. Ouch! They have been used for several years. I don't know how good a battery from Amazon can be; I once bought a battery for a laptop that never charged, LOL
Seems to me you've answered your own question --- " I had been noticing that the charge was lasting less and less with every charge.Gradually." First clue that they are worn out.
" They have been used for several years." Second clue --- they do not last forever!
Jul 1, 2015 09:51:16 #
Bubu wrote:
Two new batteries are on the way and hope the problem is solved when they arrive.
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Any experiences with this? Hopefully it is the batteries!
Let us know how the new batteries work. Very often, when someone gets a new camera, they get another battery or two. As time goes by, all the batteries become old at the same time. It's like going to a 50-year class reunion. Who are all these old people? :D
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Jul 1, 2015 11:53:48 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
It sounds as if you might be using a BG-E2/E2N battery grip that holds two batteries.... if so, remove it and check that the contacts between grip and camera are clean. Then be sure the grip is snuggly re-installed.
Especially early BG-E2 (sub 100,000 serial numbers sold originally with 20D, but usable on 30D, 40D and 50D) were known to be a bit poor fitting and to easily lose contact with the camera, if even just slightly loose (there are DIY fixes posted online... just Google it, if you have one of those early grips). Later E2 and E2N were more reliable... but I found that even those can loosen and cause the camera to suddenly stop working.
Also check the rotating power switch on the end of the grip (again, assuming you're using one), that it's not accidentally gotten turned off. Been there, done that!
Also turn that switch, as well as the power switch on the camera itself off and back on a dozen times so that they will "self clean" any oxidization. If those switches aren't operated regularly, they can lose connection, but are designed to self-clean once operated.
BP511/511A batteries that have been left sitting and unused for a long time often won't take much of a charge initially. They may need to go through several charge/discharge cycles before they again start to take a full charge. I've used dozens of them over the years... both OEM and third party... and noticed very little, if any difference between their performance. Really old BP511/511A can and do go bad, though. They only have so many charge/discharge cycles in them.... Maybe 400 cycles under ideal conditions... Probably less in some cases.
It shouldn't prevent the camera from powering up and shooting, but if you've never replaced it the smaller date/time battery probably is due for renewal, too. IIRC, it's in a little slide out drawer on one side of the main battery compartment and is a common, widely available, not-too-expensive type such as a CR2016 or similar.
Especially early BG-E2 (sub 100,000 serial numbers sold originally with 20D, but usable on 30D, 40D and 50D) were known to be a bit poor fitting and to easily lose contact with the camera, if even just slightly loose (there are DIY fixes posted online... just Google it, if you have one of those early grips). Later E2 and E2N were more reliable... but I found that even those can loosen and cause the camera to suddenly stop working.
Also check the rotating power switch on the end of the grip (again, assuming you're using one), that it's not accidentally gotten turned off. Been there, done that!
Also turn that switch, as well as the power switch on the camera itself off and back on a dozen times so that they will "self clean" any oxidization. If those switches aren't operated regularly, they can lose connection, but are designed to self-clean once operated.
BP511/511A batteries that have been left sitting and unused for a long time often won't take much of a charge initially. They may need to go through several charge/discharge cycles before they again start to take a full charge. I've used dozens of them over the years... both OEM and third party... and noticed very little, if any difference between their performance. Really old BP511/511A can and do go bad, though. They only have so many charge/discharge cycles in them.... Maybe 400 cycles under ideal conditions... Probably less in some cases.
It shouldn't prevent the camera from powering up and shooting, but if you've never replaced it the smaller date/time battery probably is due for renewal, too. IIRC, it's in a little slide out drawer on one side of the main battery compartment and is a common, widely available, not-too-expensive type such as a CR2016 or similar.
Jul 1, 2015 13:58:27 #
amfoto1 is correct.
Batteries of the same vintage tend to die together. They will show good and fully charged but will fail to bring the camera to life.
Start out by isolating the problem. If you have a local camera store, take the body in and try it with a known good battery.
Batteries of the same vintage tend to die together. They will show good and fully charged but will fail to bring the camera to life.
Start out by isolating the problem. If you have a local camera store, take the body in and try it with a known good battery.
Jul 4, 2015 00:25:43 #
yes, I live in a city that is kind of big but out in the boonies. My closest camera store (not a Best Buy) is 45 minutes away.
The batteries are here, charged and installed and the camera does not turn ON. The terminals inside the battery compartment look clean, this camera has never been in any sticky, humid , oily or dusty environment.
The batteries are here, charged and installed and the camera does not turn ON. The terminals inside the battery compartment look clean, this camera has never been in any sticky, humid , oily or dusty environment.
Jul 4, 2015 00:26:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Let us know how the new batteries work. Very often, when someone gets a new camera, they get another battery or two. As time goes by, all the batteries become old at the same time. It's like going to a 50-year class reunion. Who are all these old people? :D
Who are they, right? LOL
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