Problems with Charger

[akuepper]

I think my stock Panny charger might be bad...

I have one battery it definitely DOES NOT charge, and another that I am testing that may take only a quarter charge. Does it matter if the charger is not grounded? Anyone else have this issue?

 

[Jarred Land]

take a look at the pins of the charger, they might be bent and not having full contact with the cells. Are they the stock batteries that came with the camera? If they are older ones they could be coming to the end of their life.

 

[stabwound]

Jarred:

I'm ready to buy extra batteries.

Can I pick them up in Vancouver (I assume they're warehoused there still) and pay cash?

I hate shopping by mail.

 

[Jarred Land]

nothins in van... im all L.A now

 

[akuepper]

One is a brand new original Panny and another is a new Extra capacity one from Zacuto. I'll check the pins, but there is no way these batteries should not be charging. The only weirdness is my house power, I don't have a ground pin on any of my outlets.

 

[adolgin]

Ground pin has nothing to do with it. Ii is strictly for safety.

 

[Green Hornet]

Speaking of batteries, has any one had any problems with the HVXuser batteris not fitting snug on the hvx?
It seems I have one that doesn't always engage properly, as if the mounting surface is too thin. I never really looked at it, but I did notice that twice.

 

[tommysixtoes]

the stock panasonic chargers are too delicate! If you've ever dropped it, there's a good chance that it's done

 

[akuepper]

Hmnn never dropped it. It's brand new.