tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Does anyone in the Seattle area have a Canon Powershot that uses a Canon NB-4L battery? My camera (a Canon Powershot SL 200) died, and I'd like to borrow your camera/battery to diagnose whether my camera or battery pack is dead. I'd love to at least get my photos downloaded too, before throwing the thing away. Recommendations for a new digi camera of around the same portable size also appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizard_brain Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 If you don't find someone here, try Amazon dot com for cheap replacement batteries. You can usually find them there for far less than the retailers charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 It's most likely the camera itself that's dead. I'm just trying to diagnose if that's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I like mine, it's a good mix of giving you the option of totally manual, while still being user friendly and relatively inexpensive. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=183&modelid=14117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 My camera uses a Viking Interworks SD 256 MB memory card. Anyone out there with a camera that takes the same memory card; can you help me at least download the photos from my dead camera? Again, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crux Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 SD card reader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 TTK...you can get a SD - USB adapter for like $8 at office depot/target/et al that will allow you to move files onto a computer. It would be pretty handy to have around anyways as you can move files to any computer without needing to load the camera software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks, guys. I'll admit, I don't get out to the electronical stores much. That'll solve my photo recovery problem. After that I can have fun taking my camera apart and trying to find which one of it's quarter million micro-components isn't showing up for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks, guys. I'll admit, I don't get out to the electronical stores much. That'll solve my photo recovery problem. After that I can have fun taking my camera apart and trying to find which one of it's quarter million micro-components isn't showing up for work. Always glad to give a little tech advice to you older guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks, guys. I'll admit, I don't get out to the electronical stores much. That'll solve my photo recovery problem. After that I can have fun taking my camera apart and trying to find which one of it's quarter million micro-components isn't showing up for work. Always glad to give a little tech advice to you older guys Eh? What wuz that, sonny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Another thing you can do is get yourself one of those SD card readers. They're handy to have around the house in case your camera dies and you need to get the pictures off the SD card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Why don't you go off into the desert and shoot some conservative dissidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hey, you should get one of those SD card readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Would you guys like to go on a trip to the desert with me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) You don't have a battery tester? Take the battery to a shop and see if it's putting out. Keep in mind that some chargers need to "read" a trickle from the depleted battery to activate. I've overcome this with Nikon batteries by running small gauge wire between the contact points on my spare battery and nesting the deceased unit into the charger just to get the charger to initiate. Obviously you don't have a spare battery. Also, check the Duracell or Energizer site to see if they have an off-the-shelf throw away version available. BTW: It's not a good idea to read directly off of your camera when downloading pics. Higher risk of data loss. You should get a card reader. Replacement Camera: I've had good luck with my small Casio. SD card, good color rendition, NP40 battery is easy to find/replace and lasts about 300 pics. I would avoid anything that uses cards (Olympus and Fuji) as I've been told repeatedly they're notorious for damage/data loss. Edited August 17, 2007 by Fairweather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) I have a vacuum tube tester, would that work? Actually, I'll come clean. I used to design portable electronic equipment with rechargeable battery packs , and testing their viability can get complicated, although I do have a multimeter and can do some crude diagnostics. Having said that, most rechargers will not give you a green light for a faulty battery, as mine is now, so I suspect it's the camera itself, which has been dropped a few times now. Just thought I'd see if anyone nearby has a known good battery pack for a quick check. Thanks for the recommendation on what to avoid and what to go for. There's a pretty good chance I'll be in the market for a replacement camera. Edited August 17, 2007 by tvashtarkatena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 To use the SD card reader, remove it from its packaging. Then take the SD card out of your camera, and put it in the reader. It should only go in one way. Don't force it! Then plug the reader into your computer. At this time a majick fairy will appear and your pictures will be transported to your computer. Then enjoy your pictures. If you have more than one broken camera with pictures on it, you can repeat these steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Too late. I've already killed myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 To use the SD card reader, remove it from its packaging. Then take the SD card out of your camera, and put it in the reader. It should only go in one way. Don't force it! Then plug the reader into your computer. At this time a majick fairy will appear and your pictures will be transported to your computer. Then enjoy your pictures. If you have more than one broken camera with pictures on it, you can repeat these steps. The USB end can be tricky....if you encounter significant resistance, rotate the USB plug 180 degrees and retry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 I'm thinking about a move...to Mars. Any suggestions? Equatorial region, or go for the dry ice skiing further up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I have an SD reader installed in my computer. I bet I can burn you a CD. The Canon SD-800 is a great camera, pocket sized, that takes wider angle shots than most of the little guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 TTK...in the time it takes you to get to MattP's house, you could probably buy an SD card reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 To use the SD card reader, remove it from its packaging. Then take the SD card out of your camera, and put it in the reader. It should only go in one way. Don't force it! Then plug the reader into your computer. At this time a majick fairy will appear and your pictures will be transported to your computer. Then enjoy your pictures. If you have more than one broken camera with pictures on it, you can repeat these steps. HI! MY CUPHOLDER ON MY COMPUTER DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE! I PUT SOME COFFEE IN IT AND NOW IT WILL NOT CLOSE!!! ALSO, MY FOOTPEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK. PLEASE HELP ASAP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 When I get to Mars I'm going to get a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Don't forget to bring a camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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