It is frustrating to pick up a camera for a shoot only to find it dead, but what you’re describing is actually quite common with camcorders. Unless the battery is physically damaged (swollen or leaking), the drain is likely caused by one of three things: Parasitic Draw, Self-Discharge, or Battery Age. 1. The “Parasitic Draw”… Continue reading Discharge to 0 from 100% camera battery after charging? (Try this- AI)