My Olympus fe 210 batteries keep going dead in just a short time. I have purchase a battery recharger and batteries I even went out and bought K0dak rechargeable batteries ] can put the new batteries in the camera maybe take 6 or 8 pictures put the camera away take it out a couple of weeks later and the the batteries are dead any suggestions ?
Hi, bought my camera in June for my holidays brought it out to use at the weekend and the batteries were dead put it new ones said they were empty tried a different make and same thing happened again, any ideas whats wrong
ThanksHi, bought my camera in June for my holidays brought it out to use at the weekend and the batteries were dead put it new ones said they were empty tried a different make and same thing happened again, any ideas whats wrong
I am having the very same problem. But, I bought and tried two different chargers and sets of rechargable batteries hoping something was wrong with the initial set. No, it just does not work well with rechargeables. Sometimes I can take a few pictures and others not even one!I am having the very same problem. But, I bought and tried two different chargers and sets of rechargable batteries hoping something was wrong with the initial set. No, it just does not work well with rechargeables. Sometimes I can take a few pictures and others not even one!
AnonymousDec 09, 2007
having a problem with quick dis charge of batteries works for 10 to20 pictures then shows little or no battery charge .having a problem with quick dis charge of batteries works for 10 to20 pictures then shows little or no battery charge .
When I called Olympus to discuss the battery drainage problem, they suggested getting rechargeables. But after reading posts here, I realize the problem is probably in the Olympus FE210 design. I'm going to write to the company and insist on my money back. I know it will not work if it's done only by me but if everyone with this problem wrote the same type letter, maybe the company would do something.When I called Olympus to discuss the battery drainage problem, they suggested getting rechargeables. But after reading posts here, I realize the problem is probably in the Olympus FE210 design. I'm going to write to the company and insist on my money back. I know it will not work if it's done only by me but if everyone with this problem wrote the same type letter, maybe the company would do something.
Just bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife...It seems to get about two dozen shots per set of AA batteries, including those that came with the camera! Those were the last set I put in - gone through three other pairs of regular disposable batteries (all fro different manufacturers.) We experienced the same ridiculously short battery life issue with two of the rechargeable AA's I normally use for my own digital camera. It's going back to the store tomorrow!Just bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife...It seems to get about two dozen shots per set of AA batteries, including those that came with the camera! Those were the last set I put in - gone through three other pairs of regular disposable batteries (all fro different manufacturers.) We experienced the same ridiculously short battery life issue with two of the rechargeable AA's I normally use for my own digital camera. It's going back to the store tomorrow!
Received this camera as a Christmas gift. Took 8 pictures, batteries went dead. Next set of batteries dead after 12 pictures. Third set of batteries lasted for 15 pictures as no flash was needed. I will be returning it.Received this camera as a Christmas gift. Took 8 pictures, batteries went dead. Next set of batteries dead after 12 pictures. Third set of batteries lasted for 15 pictures as no flash was needed. I will be returning it.
AnonymousJan 03, 2008
I have had the exact same problem, reported it and was told to get rechargeables. I just began that process over Christmas and will see if that helps.... otherwise, I would like a replacement camera as well. While I love the camera, this battery problem is ridiculous and completely unacceptable.I have had the exact same problem, reported it and was told to get rechargeables. I just began that process over Christmas and will see if that helps.... otherwise, I would like a replacement camera as well. While I love the camera, this battery problem is ridiculous and completely unacceptable.
I've found that the battery drains while the camera is off. The older FE-170 did not do this. Removing the batteries when not using the camera could help with this.I've found that the battery drains while the camera is off. The older FE-170 did not do this. Removing the batteries when not using the camera could help with this.
battery drainage on my Olympus SP550uz camera purchased 4 months back. only 15/25 shots with or without flash, viewing through viewfinder. what else can i do? little zooming, turn camera off when not required, etc.
No respite from drainage. It seems I am duped by the company. The camera had also been checked by a company authorised service center at KOLKATA--INDIA. they say its ok! But the problem remains...........battery drainage on my Olympus SP550uz camera purchased 4 months back. only 15/25 shots with or without flash, viewing through viewfinder. what else can i do? little zooming, turn camera off when not required, etc.
No respite from drainage. It seems I am duped by the company. The camera had also been checked by a company authorised service center at KOLKATA--INDIA. they say its ok! But the problem remains...........
i have the same problem . i am lucky if it last for a day the recharbles. meryli have the same problem . i am lucky if it last for a day the recharbles. meryl
AnonymousSep 29, 2008
My Olympus FE-310 drains its batteries when not in use. I am using standard Alkaline batteries, as rechargeable batteries did not have high enough voltage for the first FE-310. I took that camera back, for exchange, because it too drained batteries when not in use.
I do not like this camera. For this and many other reasons. Much preferred my Nikon Coolpix. My Olympus FE-310 drains its batteries when not in use. I am using standard Alkaline batteries, as rechargeable batteries did not have high enough voltage for the first FE-310. I took that camera back, for exchange, because it too drained batteries when not in use.
I do not like this camera. For this and many other reasons. Much preferred my Nikon Coolpix.
AnonymousMar 24, 2014
have bought new battery packs charged them fully and when inserted into camera in about 5 minutes they are dead even without taking a picturehave bought new battery packs charged them fully and when inserted into camera in about 5 minutes they are dead even without taking a picture
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Open the battery door and check the contact between the camera and the batteries. Most often then not there is just a bad contact and it's ruinning your baterry life.
Make sure that the contact are well placed and that there is no rust or dirt build up around there.
I can't do that as mine uses a lithium battery and you can't even see or get to the place where it connects. I am so upset as I thought for sure Olympus was a half way descent camera. Mine is baely 6 weeks old and taken 62 pics and now it is froze up and DEAD.I can't do that as mine uses a lithium battery and you can't even see or get to the place where it connects. I am so upset as I thought for sure Olympus was a half way descent camera. Mine is baely 6 weeks old and taken 62 pics and now it is froze up and DEAD.
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Take the batteries out when you put it away or better still buy a camera with lithium ion batteries which are built in e.g. Fuji F20 - great pictures too.
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In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be
used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
AA alkaline batteries/Oxyride batteries
The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery
manufacturer and shooting conditions.
AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the
instruction manual for your charger.
(Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot
be used.
(Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
(Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries
to become exhausted quickly.
• The zoom is used repeatedly.
• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto
focus.
• The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.
• The camera is connected to a computer or printer
(The battery life varies widely depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting
conditions, etc. Because of this, there may be cases where the camera turns itself off
without displaying the battery level warning, or displays the battery level warning sooner than usual
Buying recharable batteries will not solve the problem of the battery draining quickly but will help save $ by not having to purchase so many disposable batteries. Check your user guide to see what kind of batteries your camera will accept. Lithium ion rechargeable is the best if compatible. Lithium ion disposible (CRV3) will last a long time as a secondary choice if compatible. Some cameras drain batteries more quickly than others. Just a tip to help reduce the drain: don't use your LCD screen when unnecessary (such as scrolling through several of your pics in-between snapping pics).
When you purchased the camera, there should have been a charge in the box (you got a lithium-ion rechargable battery with the camera, no?). You put the battery in the charger and plug the charger in the wall.
Stop using this camera (Olympus FE-210), warn all your friends and relatives about this piece of junk, send the camera back to Olympus COD. Take the money you save from not buying more batteries for this camera and buy a decent camera from a reputable manufacturer.
just use recharchable bateries and if u don´t use the camera take them out, and u are right this cameras just drain batteries out, use a powerfull rcharcheble batteries, over 2000 mAh
Hi, bought my camera in June for my holidays brought it out to use at the weekend and the batteries were dead put it new ones said they were empty tried a different make and same thing happened again, any ideas whats wrong
Thanks
I am having the very same problem. But, I bought and tried two different chargers and sets of rechargable batteries hoping something was wrong with the initial set. No, it just does not work well with rechargeables. Sometimes I can take a few pictures and others not even one!
having a problem with quick dis charge of batteries works for 10 to20 pictures then shows little or no battery charge .
When I called Olympus to discuss the battery drainage problem, they suggested getting rechargeables. But after reading posts here, I realize the problem is probably in the Olympus FE210 design. I'm going to write to the company and insist on my money back. I know it will not work if it's done only by me but if everyone with this problem wrote the same type letter, maybe the company would do something.
Just bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife...It seems to get about two dozen shots per set of AA batteries, including those that came with the camera! Those were the last set I put in - gone through three other pairs of regular disposable batteries (all fro different manufacturers.) We experienced the same ridiculously short battery life issue with two of the rechargeable AA's I normally use for my own digital camera. It's going back to the store tomorrow!
Received this camera as a Christmas gift. Took 8 pictures, batteries went dead. Next set of batteries dead after 12 pictures. Third set of batteries lasted for 15 pictures as no flash was needed. I will be returning it.
I have had the exact same problem, reported it and was told to get rechargeables. I just began that process over Christmas and will see if that helps.... otherwise, I would like a replacement camera as well. While I love the camera, this battery problem is ridiculous and completely unacceptable.
I've found that the battery drains while the camera is off. The older FE-170 did not do this. Removing the batteries when not using the camera could help with this.
Daughter got one for Christmas. Same problem - leave in the batteries, they go flat even when turned off. We are not amused.
battery drainage on my Olympus SP550uz camera purchased 4 months back. only 15/25 shots with or without flash, viewing through viewfinder. what else can i do? little zooming, turn camera off when not required, etc.
No respite from drainage. It seems I am duped by the company. The camera had also been checked by a company authorised service center at KOLKATA--INDIA. they say its ok! But the problem remains...........
i have the same problem . i am lucky if it last for a day the recharbles. meryl
My Olympus FE-310 drains its batteries when not in use. I am using standard Alkaline batteries, as rechargeable batteries did not have high enough voltage for the first FE-310. I took that camera back, for exchange, because it too drained batteries when not in use.
I do not like this camera. For this and many other reasons. Much preferred my Nikon Coolpix.
have bought new battery packs charged them fully and when inserted into camera in about 5 minutes they are dead even without taking a picture
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