Yes, this could be the missing link (power switch left on in case) even without
release button being depressed.
John
BGA Services, Inc. wrote:
> John Hermanson...
>
> > [...]
> > If the back door is left open, camera goes into standby mode, high drain.
> > These characteristics pertain to all IS models. There may be other high
> > drain
> > modes.
>
> Could very well be.
> Once we got the filter off of it and replaced the batteries, I took it
> home to pla^a^A^E^Evaluate it Tuesday night... I shot a short roll of
> film but
> (conveniently) forgot to bring it back to the office yesterday. Last
> night I
> shot some more pics of my cat without any problems and the battery meter
> indicated that they were still fresh.
> Seems the general consensus is that the filter has nothing to do with
> it, so I'm beginning to think it might be the way they're storing it.
> The
> little case that came with it was filthy and looked like they had it
> crammed
> in a bag with some miscellaneous crap (a stoning has been schedualled
> for
> noon!). Quite possibly the shutter release button was depressed while
> the
> camera was in it's case - Could this be the missing link??
>
> excuse me....***!!!COULD THIS BE THE MISSING LINK!!!!***
>
> (couldn't resist!)
>
> Thanks to everyone for you're help & comments (you too, Paul -
> sincerely)
> Bethany
>
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