S230 shutting down after 20 seconds

[aslinth]

My s230 is shuts itself down after 20-30 seconds. The battery is full; I've tested two different, fully charged batteries with the same result. I've done some research on this forum and found the following articles about other models:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-14331.html
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-19527.html
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-7826.html

In his post, Eric99 makes reference to "a post about a German site devoted to the S100 that says it's an "internal voltage circuit" that degrades over time." He pretty much rules out this being a battery problem.

I'm also inclined to think this is not a battery problem but a problem with the camera. Has anybody experienced this problem and had it fixed? If so, how much?

Thanks!

[chrysalis]

is there not a feature on most Canon camera in "my camera" setting where you can adjust the "power saving" settings for automatic shutdown in order to save your batteries?

Look for that...

[hrhhhh]

Look at "Canon S110 battery life" posted 19 May 2008. It's the same battery as the S230and may help you.

I have a similar problem with my old but loved S230, and have just started trying out the advice given. I'll keep you informed

[hrhhhh]

It works!

The NB-1LH battery which used to take about 30 shots (and that number slowly falling) now takes 175, and charging time has gone up from 20 minutes to two hours

[NYC2SOCAL]

are you referring to the advice I gave about taping one of the contacts?