Why does my Panasonic DMC-TZ8 battery drain quickly even when the camera is off?
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My Panasonic DMC-TZ8 battery goes flat within a few hours to a day even when the camera is switched off. I’ve already tried several new batteries and the problem stays the same. What could cause this, and is there anything I can do?
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11y ago
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There is a short/leak somewhere in your camera's circuitry. I had this problem with a digicam once: the power button itself was allowing enough current to leak through when off that it would get warm to the touch. The expedient solution is to only put the battery in when you're shooting.
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If multiple batteries behave the same way, the most likely cause is a fault inside the camera rather than the battery itself. A short or current leak in the camera’s circuitry can let power drain even when the camera is turned off. In some cases, a failing power switch can leak enough current to slowly discharge the battery.
A practical workaround is to remove the battery when the camera is not in use and only insert it when shooting. If the camera body feels warm while "off," that would further suggest an internal electrical fault.
Because this points to a hardware issue, the long-term fix would be professional repair or replacement of the camera.
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