After putting new batteries in my kodak easyshare z1285 camera it will not take pictures what could be the problem I have always had good luck with this camera

The firmware is at the Kodak website listed under support and downloads, Be sure to get the file for the Z1285 camera and not a wrong one !!! Go to www. kodak.com and click support.

Best Regards, Russell

I've had a similar problem with my Z1285.

The problem is probably weak batteries. The Z1285 requires really good batteries. Standard alkaline batteries don't last very long, perhaps a few dozen shots, less if you are using flash.

I've had success using lithium batteries, not the rechargeable type, but the disposable lithium. Specifically, the AA4 Energizer Ultimate Lithium.

Hope this helps.

hi, what battery are you using? most of the kodak digital camera using AA battery has a problem if you are not using KODAK BATTERY that specified in the battery cover. try to use duracel,energizer battery it will work after 5 to 10 shots of picture only. if you notice also the height of the said 2 battery are smaller compare to kodak batt.that's why the contact between to batt and pin inside of the camera are not good.
try to use kodak battery.

you can look on the kodak home page if exist a new update to resolve this problem. but i am very sorry for you why this is a not good signal. its probably that the camera have a processor problem and dont read no more the cards. prove to first to change the card type. and look that the card have not a hold bloc system. this is the first prove change the card look if kodak have updates for this problem of the hompage of your specific model. and good luck

You can download a manual for your Z1285 at
http://www.retrevo.com/support/Kodak-Z1285-Digital-Cameras-manual/id/6835dj297/t/2/
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Pls. use lithium batteries Ni-Mh or rechargeable Batteries (2000 M.Amp or higher).
Make sure that you are installing a fresh/ full charge battery

Remove the battery
Clean the metal contacts on the battery using a clean cloth

Pls test with an alt. batt.
Contact KODAK:
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=14563&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=3490

You've got to clean the battry contacts with a, dampened in rubbing alcohol, Q-Tip Do the same to the battery and the charging station.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo management program such as Picasa.
Organize edit and share your photos

You may download the Z1285 User Guide at http://resources.kodak.com/support/pdf/en/manuals/urg00732/Z1275_Z1285_UG_GLB_en.pdf and the Z1285 Extended User Guide at http://resources.kodak.com/support/pdf/en/manuals/urg00731/Z1275_Z1285_XUG_GLB_en.pdf

Sir,
First uninstall the software and try to reinstall the software with by manual follow instructions. 
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Are you using the batteries listed as compatible according to the cameras battery door? Or are you using NON-compatible Alkaline or Ni-Cad batteries? Only Li-Ion and Ni-MH are compatible. Hope this helps...