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New, Cheap compact camera advice
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Well I ordered the camera, in black from Tesco :j
Bit of a problem on getting a second battery though, went to get this one from the 7dayshop
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=108873
But while it lists nearly every other camera it doesn't list the FS30, I emailed them to check and they said the firmware of the camera might not be compatible with the battery.
Can anyone confirm for certain that this battery will work, or suggest one that will. Is it really likely to be a compatibility problem or are they just covering their back by saying there could be compatibility issues.
Thanks for all the help guys really appreciate it and I'll be sure to let you know if I'm pleased once I get to play with it.0 -
Well I ordered the camera, in black from Tesco :j
Bit of a problem on getting a second battery though, went to get this one from the 7dayshop
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=108873
But while it lists nearly every other camera it doesn't list the FS30, I emailed them to check and they said the firmware of the camera might not be compatible with the battery.
Can anyone confirm for certain that this battery will work, or suggest one that will. Is it really likely to be a compatibility problem or are they just covering their back by saying there could be compatibility issues.
Thanks for all the help guys really appreciate it and I'll be sure to let you know if I'm pleased once I get to play with it.
Covering their backs I would say.;)0 -
Thats what I thought, seems a waste of £6 if it doesn't work though, I guess all I can do is order and hope0
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It might or might not work. Ones on amazon specify the compatablity with the firmware:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-VERSION-SECURE-DMW-BCF10E-DMWBCF10E/dp/B002AMMJ50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300310599&sr=8-1
My FS30 came with firmware version 1.1 and there have been no updates on the panasonic website. I haven't bothered with a spare as it seems to last for ages.
Hope you enjoy it.0 -
Thanks Chris, caught me just in time, was clearly going to waste that £6, clearly there is firmware problems.
Looking on Amazon this one seems to get good reviews
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerPlanet-DMW-BCF10-DMW-BCF10E-Compatible-COMPATIBLE/dp/B002ZP7IWG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1300312855&sr=8-4
And its a bit more but more likely to work it seems, so unless anyone can see a reason not to I will just order this.0 -
To be honest, I don't think that you will need a spare battery, I rarely use mine, I take my camera away to Spain for 3 weeks at a time, never manage to run the battery flat.;)0
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But you can guarantee that when that shot of a lifetime comes along and you have your camera, the battery's flat!
Also, consider that the best way to use even modern batteries is to run them until the're used up and only then recharge them, as their life is based on the number of recharge cycles they can handle. I wouldn't be without a spare.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Yeah, I appreciate what you are saying about the long battery life ( 300 photos according to panasonic) but I'd rather have the spare and not need it, than not have one and find myself unable to capture that magic moment ( wow now doesn't that sounds cheesy
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So I reckon I'll order the one on amazon, everything in the description and comments suggest that there shouldn't be any compatibility problems.0 -
What about a Fuji FinePix AX250 refurbished for £38.24 INC Delivery if you use the code P10FEB15 https://secure.fujifilm.co.uk/shop/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/fun-and-easy/finepix-ax250
any tried buying from Fuji shop online? good/bad experience and what is customer service like?0
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