Digital camera batteries

[Kos]

Is there any way of testing whether it is the camera battery or the camera that is at fault if the battery won't charge in the camera (and I don't have a separate charger)?

[elcee45]

I have had digital cameras for the past few years and none of the batteries charged in the actual camera,
A battery charger I would think would be your answer, you could then charge your batteries and try them in the camera.
Or try other batteries maybe, and see if they would work.

[Kos]

Elcee45- they're not A, AA, AAA -type, cylindrical batteries- they are square block ones.

[elcee45]

I use Nikon EN-EL3e batteries, which are flat oblong batteries., Did you not get a charger with the camera? I always bought a spare battery for mine, always handy for a back-up.

[Kos]

No separate charger with the battery- charges in the camera and I don't use it enough to warrant purchasing a charger. Leaving it to charge in the camera suits my needs.

[elcee45]

Yes I can see how that would be handy to be able to charge in camera.
A charger would be added outlay.

Sorry couldn't help with your problem.

[rccatnap]

You don't say how old the battery is; they do not last forever, so I would suggest taking it along to a camera shop with the camera and get a replacement. The shop may even be able to check it for you.

[ACtheTROLL]

still not clear

the battery is in the camera .... how do you charge the battery - power unit, usb ... or what

[Kos]

rccatnap- Camera and battery are only 10 months old- still under warranty (whichis where I'm going next)

ACtheTROLL- I thought what I had was standard- you plug the camera in to the mains adaptor and the battery charges??

[ACtheTROLL]

some use a dock - some use usb

so will the camera run from the mains adapter without a battery?

[Kos]

Yes- and does.
I think Zacsmaster may have answered my question