...it's a pretty nice one, a Pentax, cost £240. But the batteries (I've been using Duracell) only last about an hour. Is this right - or could there be something wrong with it?
2006-11-23 08:50:22 · 7 answers · asked by Hello Dave 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Thanks guys - you've put my mind at rest.
2006-11-23 08:55:59 · update #1
You need high capacity batteries, preferably rechargables. Try AA 2500, they suit my needs, get rechargables and a charger, always have a spare set with you.
Try batteriesonline for them cheaply.
2006-11-23 08:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by tucksie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Digital cameras can use a lot of battery juice. You can minimize use by not previewing pictures all the time, not using the flash as much, and by using the viewfinder instead of the screen, but you may want to invest in some rechargeable batteries for it. Buying and buying Duracells can get to be a costly affair.
2006-11-23 08:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by richie.tenenbaum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Digital cameras drain batteries quickly. Get a charger and some good quality rechargeable batteries from a camera shop. You can buy high power camera specific non rechargeable types, but these are best used as a back up for rechargeables.
2006-11-23 08:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Battery life will depend on how it is used. If you take lots of shots with the flash or if it have a motorised zoom lens then the battery will run down quickly. Also don't keep switching it off, let the "sleep" mode put the camera into standby.
Get re-chargeable batteries and a charger to help with the cost
2006-11-23 08:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by Fred Flintstone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rechargable batteries are definitely the way to go. Keep your duracells as spares.
2006-11-23 09:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Clare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, digital cameras are best with rechargeable batteries
2006-11-23 08:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i did this with mine, you need to use either rechargable or if using duracell make sure its the M3 ones, they last for ages. its something to do with alkaline and acid
2006-11-23 11:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by Georgie's Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋