DATE keeps changing - 5D

[canoli]

It doesn't happen every time I change batteries - the main battery - it's happened maybe 3 times since I got the camera a couple weeks ago. The date/time battery is rated for 5 years and I assume it's the original.


Only thing - I figure when a battery dies it dies. But I can set the correct date just fine and it'll stay for...a few days? a week? I don't know it's pretty random.


Is this the sign of a failing battery you think?


(it's the 5D not the MkII)


Thanks you guys!

[scalesusa]

There is a secondary button cell, for date / time. Replace it. see pg 41 0f your manual.

[canoli]

I was asking if this symptom sounds like a failing battery...

[btaylor]

I was asking if this symptom sounds like a failing battery...

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Yes it does. But not the main battery, the small Li-Ion button battery that's hidden inside the battery compartment by a plastic cover. It keeps your date/time constant, not the main battery. I believe that is the one scalesusa is referring to.

[canoli]

Thanks you guys - will p/u a replacement today, hopefully that'll take care of it - a CR2016.


just seemed strange the way it's failing...

[Sheiky]

Seems pretty normal. It happens once in a while with your pc as well when the battery of the motherboard dies and your bios is reset every time when you totally plug-out your pc.


At least I hope it solves your problem, but I'm pretty confident that it will [;)]

[canoli]

Yes sir-ee! Replaced the little CR2016 and I didn't even need to reset the date - put in the new battery and the correct date was already there - somehow.... I thought for sure I'd have to set it manually...


I just love this 5D! [:D]

[Sheiky]

I just love this 5D! /emoticons/emotion-2.gif


Great! [:D]Enjoy!