Gps drain on zs7: I was reading reviews about gps battery drain.Something about turning off camera and gps still drains battery. looking to buy zs7.any help?
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The default settings have the gps on at all times, even when the camera is shut off, that way it's able to keep the location updated without having spent a prolonged amount of time trying to reconnect to a satellite each time you turn the camera. There are two other options for the gps however. The first is airplane mode, where the gps will turn off when the camera is off, which means slower updates for the location, and also a mode to completely turn the gps off.
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Mr Keh, I bricked my unit as well years ago with your update, and I assure you I followed the procedure to the letter and did not have any power glitch during the update. The update system and product is clearly faulty. But, two years ago, when I had the issue, I simply purchased a Garmin unit, and I have warned dozens of people away from Magellan products ever since.
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Done really know yet. I got my Z6 in August and no low battery indication yet despite plenty of rounds. And the new battery enclosure which is tight and impossible to come open is a big improvement over the earlier models.
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If you are outdoors, or more specifically you have gps reception, and then move indoors (and thus out of gps reception) does it still tag the photo at the last known location? This would be good for me as I am looking for a camera I can take diving and so my hope it will tag pictures at the last known location (i.e. when we start the dive)
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Hello, the zs7 actually does allow the +1EV; set the wheel to P and push the up button twice. The first time you get exposure and the second push will give you the choice between +1/3, +2/3, and +1EV. I hope this is what you are talking about. Its kinda an odd place to put this setting IMO.
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Yes, you can disable GPS on this camera. Good thing since GPS uses up more battery.
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Yes you don't need GPS or WIFI turned on to use the camera. I always leave my GPS off as it can drain the battery faster. I also leave the WIFI off unless I am transferring pictures to my phone.
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I only have the SZ 7, which would appear to be a newer version of the SZ line. Check the power requirements. MAh (milliamphours) can vary--usually the more the better--but see if the voltage output is the same. Then you should be OK, as long as they haven't changed the battery size/dimensions. I've been quite pleased with the Wasabi package. Met my needs--as long as I remember to pack a spare on long trips--old geezer brain function issue, not equipment function issue.
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The GPS version has the added feature of "wireless" charging. That coupled with a Wi-Fi enabled memory card and you don't have to open the camera to recharge or to copy pictures! For me, it was WORTH IT!
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Varies greatly based on type of use, photo vs. video, GPS, WiFi...... Typically we get a days worth with GPS and WiFi off. I have purchased an additional 2 batteries and wall charger (off brand)You can find these on Amazon with a quick search.
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did you end up trying it with the z3? I want one for it too and i was just wondering what your result has been. thanks
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My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you. Best of luck!
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Check with Goal Zero on their website. They were really helpful when I had questions. I had 2 battery sucking Garmin GPS/Radios on a month long trek last summer. I love these units and recommend them highly! Cheers
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An update: I just went 6 days without re-charging. I close apps when I'm done using them, rarely use wi-fi, I turn off sync when I'm not using it (especially when sleeping), and lastly, had periodic GPS use.
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The main problems that lead to battery drain are having Wifi/GPS on, having multiple apps running in background, or heavy camera use. When Wifi or GPS is turned on, it is always communicating (and draining power) even if you are not using it. Also if you don't close your apps after using them, or have many running in the background, they drain battery and processing power. Some apps may even turn on your microphone or other features, draining power without you realizing it. Heavy camera use will also quickly drain a battery.
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Keep in mind, that using the GPS drains the battery really fast...!another issue - the position embedded in the picture, is totally error!!! it gives position with 90'' !!! (should be 1'30'')'
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ZS8 owners are having also the ¨Dark Shadow Corner Issue¨ Curiously in the same camera, but the european version Called ¨Panasonic Lumix TZ18¨:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-TZ18-Digital-Camera/dp/B004I1KOM6/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid;=1328048869&sr;=8-15I don´t see any complains about the Dark Shadow issue??BTW, in the UK the European version is more expensive than in the USA!!