07-15-2013, 01:17 PM
when I saw the title, even before I opened the topic, I guessed this was going to be about a Canon camera. Been there, done that. It is probably a combination of weak batteries and flakey camera. You can try the following:
-clean camera contacts really well (I heard a pencil rubber eraser will fit into camera and clean contacts inside well)
-try a better brand (Duracell, Energizer, Kirkland)
-try Eneloop. Even though the rated voltage is 1.2V, they are 1.4 when fully charged (and drop to 1.3V later) but will maintain that 1.3V under heavy load, unlike alkalines
-try the Ni-Zn (I think).Also rechargeable, higher voltage (1.65V) but lower calacity (only 1000 mAh). I never used these but I think I came across reports that these work in Canon cameras. you also need a special charger
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=nizn%20battery&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anizn%20battery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel-zinc_battery
-finally, thy those Energizer Lithium batteries, they start around 1.7V IIRC and have a much higher capacity than alkalines. not a cost effective soltion in the long term though
-clean camera contacts really well (I heard a pencil rubber eraser will fit into camera and clean contacts inside well)
-try a better brand (Duracell, Energizer, Kirkland)
-try Eneloop. Even though the rated voltage is 1.2V, they are 1.4 when fully charged (and drop to 1.3V later) but will maintain that 1.3V under heavy load, unlike alkalines
-try the Ni-Zn (I think).Also rechargeable, higher voltage (1.65V) but lower calacity (only 1000 mAh). I never used these but I think I came across reports that these work in Canon cameras. you also need a special charger
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=nizn%20battery&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anizn%20battery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel-zinc_battery
-finally, thy those Energizer Lithium batteries, they start around 1.7V IIRC and have a much higher capacity than alkalines. not a cost effective soltion in the long term though