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[kayleigh83]

I've been reading up tips on taking photos in Disneyland and playing around with my camera a lot (just a little point and shoot Nikon Coolpix) to learn the settings so I can get some great shots while we're there. I also use my camera a lot at home for pictures of my nail art and nail art sets, for my blogs and Etsy store.

Today I was checking out some different settings on my camera and seeing how they work. I turned off my camera and a few minutes later went to turn it back on - nothing. There had been no low battery warning whatsoever. I took the battery out and put it back in, tried charging it for a few minutes, wiped off the battery contacts, nothing. I press the on button and there's no response at all from my camera. No lights, no nothing!

I'm currently charging the battery all the way up to see if it makes a difference, but this has never happened before. I'm so worried!

 

[MYD714]

Oh, no! I'm sending you some pixie dust

You just reminded me of the 'vacation-moment-that-must-never-be-mentioned'---My father is big into photography and I'll never forget the vacation where he dropped his expensive camera on Main Street and cracked the lens. We were afraid to even breathe around him for fear that he would freak out. To his credit, he recovered well.

Wishing you the best of luck!!

 

[Argento]

Was it particularly hot when you were using it before it died?

 

[kayleigh83]

No hotter than it's been over the last 2-3 weeks, and I've been using it only indoors, and I was using it in a room where I have a fan going.

 

[larina]

Ugh, I'm so sorry!!! Camera stuff makes me crazy

 

[kayleigh83]

Battery fully charged, put it back in and still no luck. A new battery would cost almost 1/4 of what a new camera that is a huge improvement over mine would be. I could spend about $30+ for a new battery for my roughly 3 year old camera, or get a new one for around $200 that has many more megapixels, better pictures in low light, and more shooting modes. I think I may just go that route!

 

[DizFan13]

If you have enough disposable cash to buy a new one, it might be time. It doesn't seem like any of my digital cameras really last longer than 2 -1/2 to 3 years. We recently bought a Nikon s9100 and I have been thrilled with it so far. It handles the conditions at theme parks very well; those conditions were part of my criteria when I shopped for the camera. It has quick settings for low-light and for back lighting, and the quality of the photos have been excellent.

If, however, the money will be added stress for you, it might be worth visiting a reputable camera shop and asking someone to take a look. If it isn't purely a battery issue, it would be more upsetting to buy a new battery and have the same problem, imho.

Either way, I hope it works out and that you have a wonderful trip!

 

[kayleigh83]

Yeah the one I'm looking at is the Nikon Coolpix S6300. It's only $200, which is about the top of my price range right now. But according the the specs online it has much more capability for nighttime and low light photos than mine, plus it's 16 MP versus my 10 MP, and 10x zoom versus my 3x. So it's a big improvement, also considering mine cost about $100 3 years ago (although I got it for a bit less because it was floor model). I'd be getting something much better for only $100 more!

 

[PinkBudgie]

Oh, no! I had a panic moment when my son couldn't find the camera battery charger. Do you think it's the battery or the camera? I got a second battery for my Cannon that was not the name brand. Much cheaper and it works fine. Maybe that would be an option to try. Although it is a little late to order from Amazon at this point. Good luck!

 

[DizFan13]

That sounds like a great deal. As I said, I have been so pleased with what the Nikon can do with various light conditions. Here are a couple of examples:

I picked these examples because under similar conditions, my past cameras did not take high quality pictures. Although these may not be super high quality, I think they are pretty good for simple point and shoot! I like being able to take pictures inside the dark rides without any flash, so that I know I'm not irritating other guests. I've never taken any usable interior photos before out of that concern.

I think you'll have a similar experience with the 6300, because I was told the low light efficiency is a part of the make of their cameras. Good luck and maybe I'll spot you trying out the camera since we'll be there at the same time!

 

[skiingfast]

Yeah the one I'm looking at is the Nikon Coolpix S6300. It's only $200, which is about the top of my price range right now. But according the the specs online it has much more capability for nighttime and low light photos than mine, plus it's 16 MP versus my 10 MP, and 10x zoom versus my 3x. So it's a big improvement, also considering mine cost about $100 3 years ago (although I got it for a bit less because it was floor model). I'd be getting something much better for only $100 more!

I have something similiar. Had it for a few years now. I got a second battery for under $10 on Amazon. It still works fine but probably only lasts about 75% as long on a charge as the nikon battery.

The way you describe this it sounds like the problem may be in the camera.

 

[kayleigh83]

The way you describe this it sounds like the problem may be in the camera.

Yep, it was! My roommate's camera has the same kind of battery so she tried putting it in my camera but no luck! Oh well, at least I found this out before the trip and not during!