Canon 1D Mk III - Battery problem

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/04/2008 09:39:35 AM · #1

I have one of these beasts and the battery refuses to charge. When I place it on the charger the light comes on for about two minutes and then stops. No matter how long I leave it on it never gains any charge.

These new batteries have a chip inside which somehow communicates with the camera and the charger. It appears to be speaking a different language.

Anyone heard anything similar?
Google doesn't show anything on the subject.

CorySmith

11/04/2008 10:15:20 AM · #2

id send it back, i have two batteries and i havent experienced that before. but i have on my 20D when i had it, i had a battery that would not hold a charge.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/04/2008 10:28:47 AM · #3

Isnt there a way to recalibrate the battery?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/04/2008 10:45:33 AM · #4

Originally posted by Simms:

Isnt there a way to recalibrate the battery?

Yes on the charger is a little button which is supposed to recalibrate. But not in this case.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

11/04/2008 10:48:26 AM · #5

Throw the battery in your freezer for a few hours. Used to work with laptop batteries that stopped taking a charge because they inexplicably considered themselves topped off at all times.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/04/2008 10:55:57 AM · #6

Originally posted by violinist123:

Throw the battery in your freezer for a few hours. Used to work with laptop batteries that stopped taking a charge because they inexplicably considered themselves topped off at all times.

Hehe - worth a try as the damn thing is no use at the moment. I'll let you know if it works. Thnx

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/04/2008 11:40:49 AM · #7

Just in case this helps..