Why do my batteries keep draining so fast in my camera?

Answer 1

If you are using AA batteries, try using the Lithium AA batters that Energizer sells. They last super long and are maybe only twice as much as normal AA batteries (but well worth it!)

Answer 2

If you're using regular alkaline batteries, consider using rechargeable nickel metal hydride (usually abbreviated NiMH) batteries. The latter have a lot more energy capacity, and can better deliver the power surges needed by digital cameras.

Then there's the non-rechargeable lithium batteries, the Eveready e^2 ("e squared") batterers. They cost about $10 for four AA batteries, but they take a lot more pictures than one charge of the same quantity of rechargeable batteries. The good thing is that non-rechargeable lithium batteries will keep their charge even if you don't use your camera for several months, NiMH batteries will tend to go flat in that time on their own. The down side of lithium batteries is that once they're used up, it's money thrown away in the trash, while you can just recharge the NiMH batteries for almost nothing.
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Look at the way you use your camera. Try to keep the LCD view screen turned off unless you are going to take a picture right away. Also, try to see if you can take a picture without flash. Based on my experience, most digital cameras will take decent pictures in a decently lit room without flash, especially if the light is provided through natural light from the outside. The LCD screen and the flash take a huge amount of battery power.

Answer 3

There may be several reasons for this. Some brands of cameras have better battery life than others. And some types of batteries are better than others. If you can get lithium ion batteries for your camera, they should give better battery life. Canon cameras in general have very good battery life. Other brands may not.

Also if you use the flash often, that requires additional power usage and reduces battery life.

Another use of battery power is the little viewing screen in the back of digital cameras. They use a lot of power. Some more than others.

Answer 4

It really depends on the camera, and the capacity of your batteries. If your camera uses two AA sized batteries, then it will consume its energy more rapidly than those cameras that function with four batteries. Some of the cameras consume more battery power, while some others are more economic on this field.

The capacity of the battery could be another factor. If you're using batteries of 900Nihm, their power will end up very quickly, and you will have to recharge them almost within a few hours. A 2600 Nihm battery on the other hand has more capacity, and it can be used for long days. I would highly recommend you to buy a rechargeable 2300 or 2600 Nihm battery, which is usually perfectly enough to take lots of photos with them, and you will only have to recharge them after a few days.

IMPORTANT: NEVER EVER TRY TO RECHARGE NORMAL AA BATTERIES, AS FOR THEY COULD LEAK OUT, EXPLODE, AND DAMAGE YOUR CHARGER. ALWAYS, AND ALWAYS USE A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY!!!!!!!! ALSO, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES MUST TO BE OF THE SAME BRAND AS THE CHARGER'S BRAND (USUALLY BATTERIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE CHARGER) Annsmann, or Uniross are reliable batteries and chargers, but so are Duracell, Energizer, Sanyo, or Varta.

Answer 5

I had the same problem a few months back. My batteries couldn't even last a week! Instead of wasting money buying new ones I switched over to rechargeable. Also, check with the store you bought your camera from to make sure you'll be buying a type that works in your specific camera.

Answer 6

Mine did too, until I switched to rechargeable batteries. They hold a charge so much longer. I used to have to change the batteries after every 10 pics or so, now I've had the same ones in there for 3 weeks.

Answer 7

Your camera probably takes a specific type of battery. You should take it back to the store you got it from and ask what kind of battery they would recommend. Also in the future I would recommend a rechargeable digital camera. ^_^

Answer 8

A possible short in the camera, or battery itself.

Answer 9

Use batteries designed for cameras and take them out when not using your camera.

Answer 10

Because your camera has a memory and if you leave the batteries in theyre used for that.
Its kinda like a catch 22
If you take them out you lose the memeory
If you leave them in they die faster
Pick which one is more important to you.