Camera says brand new batteries are dead, then shuts down
I put brand new batteries in the camera, and after 10 or so seconds it informs me that the battery life is low, and then it shuts down. The batteries are right out of the package so i know they are fine.
I have the exact same problem and the batteries are not dead. Come on... We are beyond that before posting a problem like this.I have the exact same problem and the batteries are not dead. Come on... We are beyond that before posting a problem like this.
My camera also says that fresh AAs are dead only minutes after I put them into the camera. After less than 5 minutes it gives a reading of zero battery life and shuts down.My camera also says that fresh AAs are dead only minutes after I put them into the camera. After less than 5 minutes it gives a reading of zero battery life and shuts down.
AnonymousAug 04, 2008
Same here, tried freshly charged rechargeables and brand new non-rechargeables, it works for a few mins then says the batteries are dead. Sometimes doesnt even have enough juice to close the lens.
Same here, tried freshly charged rechargeables and brand new non-rechargeables, it works for a few mins then says the batteries are dead. Sometimes doesnt even have enough juice to close the lens.
About a month ago my Fuji 4700 also gave me short time battery usage. I bought new rechargeable and also got the same message in about 3-5 minutes of use. I tried another set of new batteries and again the same thing. I agree also that many times it either doesn't have enough power to open the lens as well as close the lens. When the camera was working well it was a great camera. The camera dealer I took it to said it was probably worn out, I find this hard to believe.
About a month ago my Fuji 4700 also gave me short time battery usage. I bought new rechargeable and also got the same message in about 3-5 minutes of use. I tried another set of new batteries and again the same thing. I agree also that many times it either doesn't have enough power to open the lens as well as close the lens. When the camera was working well it was a great camera. The camera dealer I took it to said it was probably worn out, I find this hard to believe.
AnonymousFeb 18, 2009
was there a solution to this? Seems to be a common problem. was there a solution to this? Seems to be a common problem.
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I haven't been able to use my camera for weeks because it keeps saying the batteries are dead. I read on another site that if you take the batteries out and hold the shutter button down for 30 seconds it resets the camera. I tried it on my Pentax and it worked. The camera shows full batteries on sets that wouldn't work yesterday.
It is possible that the batteries are dead (they might be faulty or too old) even when they are out of the package, though unlikely.
Try another set of batteries, and if these don't work, you'll probably have to send it for a checkup.
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AA batteries can be placed in the camera the wrong way around. They can also cause corrosion of the battery contacts if left in for long periods or run down. I would check these two things before assuming a fault.
if the camera wont turn on remove the memory card and make sure your pictures are transfered. Try using regular disposable batteries. Also when trying to turn it on try holding down the power button for 5 seconds. If it still doesnt turn on coud be a broken switch connection.
You may have water damage that has shorted the electronics in your camera. Other than that seeing the batteries are going dead so fast you have a dead short. Stop using the camera and have it repaired. You are only causing further damage by using it.
the camera takes 1.5v to operate it
anything less the camera will shut down
recharge batteries are only 1.4v so at full
recharge it won't last long
The best batteries are litheum that have the right
volts and capacity to keep the camera going.
try turning or the camera stablizer setting...
might save your battery power.
sounds like a battery power problem or problem with the terminal of the camera ; you know the point where the battery meets the camera.
I would recommend a service center
I had the same problem with my A345, it got worse and worse until now, everytime I try to take a photo the camera turns off. My brother has the same camera, his also does this.
I have the exact same problem and the batteries are not dead. Come on... We are beyond that before posting a problem like this.
My camera also says that fresh AAs are dead only minutes after I put them into the camera. After less than 5 minutes it gives a reading of zero battery life and shuts down.
Same here, tried freshly charged rechargeables and brand new non-rechargeables, it works for a few mins then says the batteries are dead. Sometimes doesnt even have enough juice to close the lens.
About a month ago my Fuji 4700 also gave me short time battery usage. I bought new rechargeable and also got the same message in about 3-5 minutes of use. I tried another set of new batteries and again the same thing. I agree also that many times it either doesn't have enough power to open the lens as well as close the lens. When the camera was working well it was a great camera. The camera dealer I took it to said it was probably worn out, I find this hard to believe.
was there a solution to this? Seems to be a common problem.
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