I just bought a Vivitar Digital Camera and I got Energizer batteries to put inside of it. Well each time the batteries I put in died in 3 minutes. Some even died in 20 seconds. This is the same with all batteries. Why is my camera doing this? (The batteries that came with the camera also died in like 7 minutes)
2006-09-22 06:58:20 · 9 answers · asked by Nickname 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Digital cameras are power hogs. Some of the problem comes from wanting to view the photos right after making the image. The smalll LCD screen really is a power hog. I would suggest getting rechargeables (two sets) and a small trickle charger.
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htm
They have a variety of batteries and chargers. They are selling the 2700 mAh batteries on this page. I've had good luck with them.
If you use these and they drain in three minutes there is a short someplace in the camera. Does it get really warm when you turn it on? This is something that signals a big problem. If it's under warranty take it back for a replacement.
Good Luck
2006-09-22 09:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Digital cameras are notorious for draining batteries. Do you mean that the batteries are dead after 3 minutes of constant use? Or they die after you put them in, and let the camera sit, turned on but unused for 3 minutes?
If it's the first, go buy several sets of rechargable batteries - NiMH if possible, and at least 2500 mAh (milliamp hours), otherwise NiCads. You'll still get only a short time using these batteries, but at least you can recharge them, instead of throwing them away and buying new ones all the time.
If it's the 2nd, you may have a short or other defect in the camera. Contact the seller or manufacturer and see what they say.
2006-09-22 07:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ordinary batteries are no good for digital cameras. Use rechargeable batteries like Lithium ion etc. when using your cameras.
You need to charge these type of batteries for a minimum of 15 hours or so (refer to your manual) INITIALLY. If you did that but still drained your rechargeable battery in such a short time, I suggest you have your camera or battery replaced.
2006-09-22 07:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by TY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got the same one and it sucks when it comes to the battery part... I had to got out And get rechargeable batteries...
2006-09-22 07:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to use NiMH batteries. i have a digi slr and they get used in about a day with heavy use. also keep in mind the screen and the flash will drain the batteries. go NiMH though they arent cheap :)
2006-09-23 15:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Euro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your camera is defective. Return it.
2006-09-22 07:06:18 · answer #6 · answered by fyrfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defective camera. Take it back
2006-09-22 07:02:57 · answer #7 · answered by Joey R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waiting on more answers before I share my view
2016-07-27 12:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had asked the same question three times, and did not get a good answer
2016-08-23 07:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by ginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋