I ordered the PowerShot SX 280 HS despite one week of research. The photos and the facilities / possibilities of the camera have convinced me. So I was hoping that I get a newer model that does not have the battery problem. The first look at the 6th place of the serial number revealed a "4" and I was relieved. So I, I made the first battery is fully charged (about 90 min.) And the first test photos. Everything worked, the battery had full display. Now the endurance test: Video function! After about 5 minutes video recording the battery indicator showed only one stroke. Back to photo showed the display again 3. Hmm. Tested battery recharged (90 min.) And video. Same result. I then loaded the latest firmware 1:02 of the homepage of Canon to the SD card and a firmware update starts, but this was not carried out because this was already on the camera. After a third attempt Video Camera has turned off suddenly and "Charge the battery" on display brought. All experiments were carried out with a micro SD card. Conclusion: serial number "4" has the problem. The latest firmware brings nothing. A micro SD card solves the problem not as described in another review. The camera may not be so good if the battery function does not fit, then the camera is worthless. But I'm not sure if it really is up to the camera. Since many other buyers have no battery problems with the camera, it can also be directly attached to the battery. Possibly bad batteries are supplied.
What I did on the camera also did not like was the very hard to be adjusted fashion ring. The flash on the upper left side where you actually holding the camera comes with the automatic function eventually moved out. The USS also know. Ultimately, the unreasonable battery function has created the momentum that I have after an afternoon test (3 videos and tried about 10 photos) Camera again packed. Other function I could not try. Too bad!
I have now ordered a Sony HX50 and take the. Under the microscope
