hi- i have a minolta dimage digicamera to take photos mainly - worked well up till now - even though i put fresh , fully loaded batteries in or common ones it happens that i take 2 photos and then it switches off . the battery sign blinks and shows they are empty . is the camera losing it and not worth repairing ( 4 year old in very good condition ) ? who can help ?
2006-08-03 11:23:53 · 12 answers · asked by a t 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
NO - I AM TALKING ABOUT BRAND NEW BATTERIES ( BOUGHT ONES ) OR FRESH RECHARGED !!! CAMERA SHOWS THEY ARE EMPTY AND SWITCHES OFF , BUT WHEN I PUT THE BATTERIES INTO A TESTER THEY SHOW THEY ARE ALMOST "FULL" ! I USED TO BE ABLE TO TAKE AROUND 30 PICS WITH THE LCD SCREEN ON - NOW ONLY 2 !
2006-08-05 22:48:50 · update #1
Wow, no one here seems to be able to help you. Don't worry I'm not going to be a smartass.
From personal experience I think you should forget about this camera and invest in a new one. Before you do though, it sounds like there is only a minor problem and you should have a camera repair shop look at it. Get an estimate as to what it would cost to repair it and if it's nearly the cost of a new camera, then, toss it.
If you do end up buying a new camera, I suggest buying one that runs on lithium batteries. This will be a bit more costly, but the battery life is exponentially greater. On some lithium batteries you can take nearly 200 pictures with flash!
Best of luck and I hope this helps.
2006-08-07 09:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by bg2somalts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After "X" number of charges, even rechargeable batteries need to be replaced. They don't hold a charge any more. I am not sure what you mean by "common" batteries, though, but if you are putting in some "photo" batteries, such as Lithium or (at least) alkaline, and still having this trouble, I guess it's time to start shopping as otheres hav suggested. It's hard to imagine having a digital camera repaired unless it is really high end or under warranty.
2006-08-03 18:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
digicam have enormous appetite for battery! "normal" battery, like those u buy for torch and alarm clock wont work for digicam, they usually only last a few shots, or wont even start at all. (but brand like duracell and energizer non-rechargerable are good, i ve use them). i suggest you buy a set of rechargeable battery, it is more economic on the long run, and more environment friendly. but after certain number of charges, u need to get new set of rechargeable too.
another reason for the problem might be the connection, i ve the problem of camera showing low-bat when i load fresh battery in, then i remove it from the camera and reload, make sure that u close the battery chamber lid extra careful, then try again.
good luck for your camera
2006-08-03 23:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you use good quality batteries as the cheap ones only last for a few shots - if this isnt the case perhaps the connection is faulty and not registering the power supply. Maybe worth replacing now then if thats the case.
2006-08-03 18:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by LifeChange 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cameras eat batteries. Buy some rechargeable ones or get a new one with an internal battery
2006-08-03 18:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by Thesmileyman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning the heads of the battery. If it still doesn't help, get a new battery. It sounds like your battery is dead.
2006-08-11 01:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are they normal batteries or specially designed for that camera norm dont last 5 mins not enough power if camera batt try buying another an charge it well before using it hope this helps
2006-08-03 18:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cameras use up batteries very quickly
2006-08-06 03:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by motown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the battery indicator screen/sensor is faulty?
2006-08-10 19:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by Kalahari_Surfer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a new one, this one is gone.
2006-08-03 18:34:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋