why wont the batteries keep the camera on they drain about 10 min after putting new ones in ?
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Can't answer that question. Were given toy young grandsons as gifts. Never mentioned that there was a problem with the batteries.
1641269
The same thing happens to mine. You need to have some heavy duty batteries and I highly suggest having a battery charger pack. That's the worst thing about this Camera, it sucks the battery life super fast.
1641270
Use Lithium batteries. I have had the same Lithium batteries in my camera for almost a year. My husband has the same camera and he leaves his camera in his truck during the winter in sub zero temps and his held up a year. You pay more for the Lithium but save in the long run. I too learned the expensive way using alkiine.
1641271
I have the same problem even with the long lasting lithium ones. Im just gonna take them out when im not using the camera, I hope this will make a difference
1641272
Hello, I had the same problem but I started using Rechargeable Energizer batteries and it last long even when using flash for each photo. So I say use Energizer brand if your not. Hope this helps.
1641273
That sounds like circuit problem, as though when the off button is pushed it just stays on and drains the batteries down to nothing in no time. As the Kodak company is out of business, finding a fix might be a problem. If this is a recent purchase from Amazon you might be able to return it, check with them. Next thing is to just Google the model number and problem, the answer will be found there, fix or no fix. Good luck.
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I have owned 3 of this camera and never had that problem Not sure on this one.
785051
I bought it I wish I didn't. Charge the batteries but they loose the charge right away. I use regular batteries now. Tired of seeing that the batteries are exhausted. One night this summer those batteries were in my camera they lost charge. My Lens was sticking out had to wait to get home to put batteries in to close my Nikon Coolpix up. Just sharing what happen to me.
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You could try getting a new battery and make sure you have the right setting on your camera.
300782
Robert, I said I would get back with you after taking more pictures. I just hit photo number 30 since you asked and no...it is not flashing that I need new batteries. I use regular Energizers. Nothing special. I too think you may have a problem with the camera. Although, I have gone through a couple pair of batteries very quickly, and it occured to me that the store may have just sold me old batteries. Not all have experation dates on the packging. Good luck, I love the pictures I am getting, I hope you do to.
1744616
Make sure you wait 15 minutes after using your battery before you charge it. If you charge it right after you use it they won't last long. You have to let them cool down.
435746
Yeah, I found leaving the battery out for 30 minutes helped as the problem didn't comeback until I unplugged it from recharging it. Sucks, I really like the camera.
866078
I have the same problem. If you are recording continuously for more than 15 minutes, the camera heats up and begins to say that you're running out of power. At 20 minutes, it shuts off. The batteries aren't out of power - the camera is just not designed for continuous shooting.
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You do not say for how long assume you do this till the battery dies which I have never done&lt; it should last a couple hours I have taken 30 to 40 pictures in a matter of 10 mins. and the battery did not drain so sorry but little help here I am satisfied with the normal charge life of these.
1295998
Take battery out charge even though it's fully charged but charge again for a few minutes then put battery back in and that should fix the problem. It shouldn't happen again that's what happened the first time I used my camera
1315130
NO.....mine last about 10 minutes until water got into the camera and then it just turn off and couldn't turn it on again. I'm returning the product. Regards.
1007357
I had the problem last week. I charged the battery and used the video function for about 20-25 minutes. I also took about 60 pictures. I tried to use the camera the next day and there was no warning. I had 2 bars of battery left and the camera shut down and stated I needed to charge my battery. This has happened before, but I only used the camera for about 2 minutes and then it shut down. There were 3 bars of battery left. So to answer your question, there is no warning before the battery shuts down. If you haven't bought it yet, please consider buying something else. This is not a great camera. I had the problem last week. I charged the battery and used the video function for about 20-25 minutes. I also took about 60 pictures. I tried to use the camera the next day and there was no warning. I had 2 bars of battery left and the camera shut down and stated I needed to charge my battery. This has happened before, but I only used the camera for about 2 minutes and then it shut down. There were 3 bars of battery left. So to answer your question, there is no warning before the battery shuts down. If you haven't bought it yet, please consider buying something else. This is not a great... » Read More I had the problem last week. I charged the battery and used the video function for about 20-25 minutes. I also took about 60 pictures. I tried to use the camera the next day and there was no warning. I had 2 bars of battery left and the camera shut down and stated I needed to charge my battery. This has happened before, but I only used the camera for about 2 minutes and then it shut down. There were 3 bars of battery left. So to answer your question, there is no warning before the battery shuts down. If you haven't bought it yet, please consider buying something else. This is not a great camera. « Show Less
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I was about to suggest first checking if the battery is inserted in the right position too. When the battery is charging there is a light in the camera. Also...because it happened to me: do you press the on-off button? If your camera is new check if the battery does not have a plastic little tapeon the poles that would originaly have to avoid leaking power. Good luck!
152008
I just plug the batteries in for around 8 hours and use em. It works well for me. I hope this helps. I had also purchased new batteries and I charged them overnight the first time. GOOD LUCK
2127272
When I come back two hours later and put the battery in my camera the battery line is full and the camera is working again ,I'm not being a smart A$# but the RED light changes to a GREEN light when the Battery is Charged !
725623
Very simple the change the batteries. Keep in mind that once you open the battery door your camera will shut off.
900110
I have had mine on about 12 hours of use. Still have the factory batteries in it. The camera batteries going dead is the problem I run into when do time lapses.
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Charge the batteries right away. If there is a problem then you can return them. If all is good, then maybe just check the day before you leave to see if they need a charge so you are able to take pics right away.