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Fuji A205 DigiCam False Battery Low Indicator
I got this camera brand new just a few days back. I've plunked in the
Panaonic alkaline batteries which came with the camera and within half day or about the camera low battery light comes on. The camera at this stage will auto shutdown believing the batteries are low. I was only testing out the camera and maybe only took max 15-20 frames leaving the LCD screen on. I did leave the batteries in the camera. The same thing happened to another new set of EverReady alkaline batteries. However I tried the same set of alkaline's on my walkman and the walkman plays as if the batteries are new. I also tested the both sets of alkaline "AA" using a multi-meter and they all tested good none of them failed. Can anyone suggest what I should do ? Has anyone seen a similar problem ? Thanks for reading this post. |
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This is common behavior. The fact is that alkaline batteries don't work
well in digital cameras. Despite the fact that the batteries test well, and work in other devices, after 15 to 20 pictures, they simply no longer have enough power for most cameras. It is best to look at alkaline batteries the same way as you regard one of those "donut" spare tires...sufficient to carry you until you can get a "real" tire. In this case the proper power for your camera would be a set of NiMH rechargeable batteries of at least 1600 mAH. You should be able to shoot at least 50 pictures per charge with these (although they may not last as long as the alkalines in your walkman...the devices simply drain batteries in a different fashion). -- "The human adventure is just beginning" "Tom Henry" wrote in message om... I got this camera brand new just a few days back. I've plunked in the Panaonic alkaline batteries which came with the camera and within half day or about the camera low battery light comes on. The camera at this stage will auto shutdown believing the batteries are low. I was only testing out the camera and maybe only took max 15-20 frames leaving the LCD screen on. I did leave the batteries in the camera. The same thing happened to another new set of EverReady alkaline batteries. However I tried the same set of alkaline's on my walkman and the walkman plays as if the batteries are new. I also tested the both sets of alkaline "AA" using a multi-meter and they all tested good none of them failed. Can anyone suggest what I should do ? Has anyone seen a similar problem ? Thanks for reading this post. |
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Justín Käse wrote:
In m posted on 30 Dec 2004 22:21:19 -0800, Tom Henry wrote: Can anyone suggest what I should do ? Invest in a set of NiMH batteries and a suitable charger. Has anyone seen a similar problem ? Likely anyone that's played with a battery hogging digital camera. Most seem to praise these items: http://shop.mahaenergy.com/store/vie...?idProduct=210 -- Frank ess |
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Justín Käse wrote:
Tom Henry wrote: Can anyone suggest what I should do ? Invest in a set of NiMH batteries and a suitable charger. Has anyone seen a similar problem ? Likely anyone that's played with a battery hogging digital camera. Isn't this covered in the manual? My HP M407 manual advises using either lithium single-use batteries or NiMH rechargeable. Smaller cameras use smaller batteries, unfortunately. -- Martin S. |
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