Battery life Put 4 brand new aa batteries in camera. Almost immediatly it is saying there is only 1bar left then cutting out.

It takes 4 x AA batteries. Are the battery contacts on the compartment door, and the battery contacts in the base of the compartment clean and shiny. Usually when batteries leak, they cause oxidization on the metal.

The camera does have very specific requirements.

Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At
first, load the batteries in the camera.
Compatible batteries
AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (4) (sold separately)
CAUTION
• Never use the following types of
batteries, as they could cause
serious problems such as battery
fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling
outer casings
2. Combinations of different
types of batteries or new and used batteries together
• Do not use manganese, Ni-Cd or lithium batteries.
• Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline
batteries as those supplied with the camera.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/54755/Fujifilm-Finepix-S8000fd.html?page=16#manual

And on the next page it shows the polarity two up, and two down. If those weren't correct, you would be on reduced power.

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Basically, doesn't matter which manufacturer. Just don't try to recharge the ones not made for charging!!! You didn't specify the model of your camera, but best way is to buy SANYO ENELOOP charger with 4 AA rechargeable batteries, this way you can have a spare pack if your camera uses two batteries.

You should have two types of batteries.
2 CR123A batteries: (lithium)
4 AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride)
Never use Nicad batteries. Never use different batteries together. that is for the four AA batteries. They should be the same brand and the same capacity.
The lithium batteries should be the same brand and same date.
Before changing batteries, always switch off the camera.

When you use rechargeable batteries, be sure you did charge them fully, before putting them in the camera.

A search of the Fujifilm website provided no answers. Try cleaning the battery contacts in the camera first with a pencil eraser and then with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol. Also, I would switch to 3 or 4 sets of rechargeable batteries. That way, you always have a fresh set ready and you'll save money in the long run.

dear sir,

this is not a big problem,as for your camera model the battery recommended by olympus is (Battery AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

the problem is,normal aa batteries and aa(nimh)batteries looks same by mere appearance........


kindly ask the shoppe for AA(NiMh) batteries and put in ur cam,it works for sure..........

thank you...take care............................

1. Remove the batteries from the camera and then clean the battery contacts
2. Remove the memory card
3. Verify the batteries your using
Recomended batteries are
- oxy-alkaline digital camera batteries AA
- Ni-MH rechargeable digital camera batteries AA
- alkaline batteries AA
- lithium batteries AA
4. Make sure to use a brand new batteries or fully charge batteries
5. inserted the battery correctly
6. Place the camera in Auto Mode [it's the green camera on the dial mode.]
7. Turn on the camera
if issue was not resolved contact Kodak support line at 1 800 235 6325 (23KODAK) or visit the website www.kodak.com/go/stepbystep

Did you try using the coolpix batteries that came along with the camera? check the ratings on coolpix batteries and compare them to the batteries that you are using now.

I recommend to all my customers with AA battery life issues to try Energizer Lithium AA's. Virtually all battery issues solved. I think alkaline batteries are being manufactured poorly, these days, so even brand new they aren't great.

turn flash to off in menu and it will at least work.

You did not say what kind of batteries you are using. If they are AA rechargeables they need to be recharged if they havenot neen used for a while. Say if you took 4 or 5 pictures, the batteries died, you charged them but did on use the camera again for several weeks. When you do they will be dead again, that in the nature of rechargables, they lose charge just sitting there. Solution find the Sanyo Enteloop or Rayovac Hybrid brands, these next generation rechargables have a shelf life similar to NiCads.