Why is my camera making a popping noise and when it pops it smells like smoke?

Question

I usually keep it on the dock to charge. I have the Ni-MH batteries which are supposed to be the best kind. Recently I heard a pop sound like a fire cracker and when I get close to it , it smells like a firecracker. I changed the batteries to Duracell but it still does the same thing.

Could it be from overheating and how do i stop it?

Please help

Answer 1

Are you certain it's the camera and not the dock? It could be the dock is allowing too high voltage to the camera causing the problem. Try not using the dock and see if it continues. If you are still under warranty, bring it in for service.

Answer 2

Double check to make sure they are NiMH batteries (should be written on the batteries).  Also consider getting a separate NiMH charger, as the dock may be the culprit.

Answer 3

Change the batteries. Sounds like they leaked or something.