cradle dc in: does this indefinitely charge the camera while it is in used?
1738147
I have the Sony AC-LS5 AC adapter. The specs on the adapter says output: 4.2V 1.7A. This adapter is apparently used my many Sony cameras. It does NOT charge the battery when in use.
931714
Yes, it does. The handset can maintain a charge, but the camera requires a constant power source.
2226349
Yes, if you use a charger like car USB, or wall USB, and not a computer, it will continue to record as it charges. I have done it several times.
1254707
I have typically charged my battery outside of the camera. It comes with a charger as well. I have also forgotten to unplug the camera after transferring pictures and found the batter to be fully charged while connected. I believe it works both ways.
1558570
No, you charge using the camera and a mini USB attached to a power supply which then goes into a wall socket. I bought an extra battery and charge it as well and am OK for many,many, pics.
1765778
Just to be very clear the camera does not have a "charger," it has a power adapter and should be plugged in most of the time, but it will also work with AA batteries. It does not charge anything when it is plugged in. It does not work the same way as the monitor unit, which truly does have a rechargeable internal battery.
2165365
No, it's charged with a USB cord to the camera, but you can get a separate charger and battery from several sources.
1712143
Hello,izzyb! Yes it des...the kit comes with a usb cord with AC wall plug that plugs the camera into the wall for charging.When charging begins..a small green light flashes on the camera...when charging is complete it turns off.Very simple system that works well.
1842231
No- while it's true the charging process is done with the whole camera plugged in, you CAN USE THE CAMCORDER using AC- the charging will be suspended for the time you record, and resume once you turn off the camera again.
1347239
No, the DVR does not record while being charged and vice versa. If you attempt to charge it as it is recording it will still not charge. Nor does it loop the video recording once the SD card is full.
860094
Hi there! You can leave the battery in the camera while connected via USB to computer. Easy way to recharge....
280403
You charge the battery while it is still in the camera. You will have to buy a separate wall charger if you want to charge the battery without it being in the camera.
1368128
The power through the cable depends on the source, where you hook it up. It can be "switched" or "unswitched" meaning the power source is controlled by the ignition switch. Either way, if the camera is on, it will drain the battery, over time. Hope this helps.
814918
Yes the battery in the charging cradle needs on to fiddle with it...in order for the terminals to connect properly. It is a bit of a pain, but it could be worse....the battery charger for my camera.
1762379
I've never done it that way. I have a couple of chargers and I always remove the battery, charge it, and put it back into the camera. I have several batteries and a couple different Lumix bodies. I don't even know how to charge the battery inside the camera!
1524310
We plug it in when we get to where we are staying for the night and sometime in the middle of the night it's charged. I have never really timed it. It has been an awesome camera. We have it mounted on the handle bars of our motorcycle and have gotten some great video. I would definately recommend it!
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my camera is working and it is 2 years since I bought it, I normally leave it on the computer after downloading the pictures to make sure it is always fully charged. I hardly use the power cable to charge.