After taking 30 photos, my new A1400 low battery icon starts to flash. I use new batteries. Is this normal or is my camera defective?
300776
Honestly, I have never counted the number of pictures taken before changing batteries, but I just put new ones in and I will keep track and let you know when I hit 30+. I have already taken 16. One thing I do know, when it starts flashing, it will continue to take pictures that need a flash for an additioal 10 to 15 pictures, it just takes longer to recharge so you cant take the pictures in a fast manor. Since I do not take moving subjects, this is not a problem for me. I take pictures frequently so I will return with the number of photos taken to make the icon start to flash. I will answer again at that time. Honestly, I have never counted the number of pictures taken before changing batteries, but I just put new ones in and I will keep track and let you know when I hit 30+. I have already taken 16. One thing I do know, when it starts flashing, it will continue to take pictures that need a flash for an additioal 10 to 15 pictures, it just takes longer to recharge so you cant take the pictures in a fast manor. Since I do not take moving subjects, this is not a problem for me. I take pictures frequently so I will return with the number of photos taken to make the icon start to flash. I will answer... » Read More Honestly, I have never counted the number of pictures taken before changing batteries, but I just put new ones in and I will keep track and let you know when I hit 30+. I have already taken 16. One thing I do know, when it starts flashing, it will continue to take pictures that need a flash for an additioal 10 to 15 pictures, it just takes longer to recharge so you cant take the pictures in a fast manor. Since I do not take moving subjects, this is not a problem for me. I take pictures frequently so I will return with the number of photos taken to make the icon start to flash. I will answer again at that time. « Show Less
300777
You camera sounds like it is defective. I use lithium batteries and, although, I have never counted I believe I have gotten several hundred photos and/or several minutes of movies on one set of batteries (but I always carry spares, just in case).
300778
You didn't say if you were using a flash or not. That of course will eat up battery life fast. I use the economy mode, which also is good because the screen shuts down in between photos. If you are being conservative in your use and still are draining batteries, I would suspect a problem. I just finished a trip in which I shot over 500 pictures plus a bunch of video and I used up two rechargeable batteries that weren't even new and one set of rayovac alkalines.........Hope this helps.
300779
It is normal for mine too. It eats batteries like a 3yr old eats candy. It is my only complaint with the camera. I also us a Nikon Coopix L610 and it is even worse on the batteries.
300780
After using my camera in my work for several months now, I have not had that problem. In fact, I use rechargeable batteries (which usually don't last as long) and they have been lasting very well. You might want to try rechargeables. I am well satisfied with this camera so far.
300781
I have only had this for a short time, but I haven't encountered this issue. Sounds like a defect to me.
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.
300783
It has been my experience that lithium batteries are needed for cameras to avoid losing the charge too quickly, so I did not even consider a "regular" battery. With the lithium (expensive) battery, I have had no problem.
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I know how it feels - with my Coolpix 610 the little battery icon in the upper right hand corner no longer shows any bars to estimate how discharged it might be. It is always a total blank. I just keep taking pictures until it the "Battery Exhausted" message appears and won't let me take any more pictures. I then just slip in another couple of batteries I know to be fully charged and resume photo taking. My advice is just always take a pair of fully charged batteries wherever you go. I use the rechargeable NiCad kind of batteries which is the least cost way to go in the long run. Other than the battery changing task, the Coolpix 610 is a great camera and takes great photos. I know how it feels - with my Coolpix 610 the little battery icon in the upper right hand corner no longer shows any bars to estimate how discharged it might be. It is always a total blank. I just keep taking pictures until it the "Battery Exhausted" message appears and won't let me take any more pictures. I then just slip in another couple of batteries I know to be fully charged and resume photo taking. My advice is just always take a pair of fully charged batteries wherever you go. I use the rechargeable NiCad kind of batteries which is the least cost way to go in the long run.... » Read More I know how it feels - with my Coolpix 610 the little battery icon in the upper right hand corner no longer shows any bars to estimate how discharged it might be. It is always a total blank. I just keep taking pictures until it the "Battery Exhausted" message appears and won't let me take any more pictures. I then just slip in another couple of batteries I know to be fully charged and resume photo taking. My advice is just always take a pair of fully charged batteries wherever you go. I use the rechargeable NiCad kind of batteries which is the least cost way to go in the long run. Other than the battery changing task, the Coolpix 610 is a great camera and takes great photos. « Show Less
2105482
On mine it shows a battery icon. When it begins charging that icon is empty and flashes. When it's fully charged, the icon is full and ceases to flash. Hope this helps.
596145
It must be defective because mine works all of the time. Since I have had the camera I only had one incident. I unplugged the camera and restarted it and have never had another problem.
891362
Yeah it's normal, it sucks battery big time :-( other than that it's a cool camera. You need to invest in Sanyo Eneloop battery. They're the best!.
1725327
if under warranty; return camera! If old battteries u may need to replace them! I assume you have been following the charging instructions.
140769
When mine flashed red and green that meant the battery was bad. I changed the battery and it works great now. If your battery was run down several time then it could have damaged the battery. You'll have to get a new battery.
1055173
My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you.Best of luck!
910442
I have 2 batteries for my V10 [which I really like]. The flash uses battery quickly. The LCD uses juice fast, too. After you get familiar with the camera, set power conservation to the most conservative settings you can go with, and I think you will be pleased with the results.
435751
I am having exactly the same problem, taking the battery out for 30 minutes works for a time but the problem starts again after a few days. Leaving the battery out until required sometimes makes the camera difficult to switch on or off. I don't think that Creative are interested. If anyone has the answer please let us know.
1575229
I have not had a problem with the level indicator not showing at all, but these do drop off quickly one the the power indicator shows the battery life is getting lower. I have never had a problem with that because I think they last just as long as the OEM battery. I think that unless someone is doing photography where the notice of the last part of the power cycle is critical then it is not an issue. For me it's not that there is not a notice, you just don't have as long once you see the level getting low. No big deal, change your battery, problem fixed.
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
444278
My camera uses double AA batteries, I have not experienced any issues like yours.
1621165
I have experienced the exact same problem and ended up having to buy a new battery. I would stay away from this battery if I were you. It worked well for about a month and then it wouldn't do anything in my camera. A waste of money for sure
735307
I just bought and subsequently returned this camera solely based on the battery life. It takes 2 AAs. I put in a fully charged set of 2600 NMh batteries and got 30 shots before the "battery low" indicator came on, and just another 10 before the camera shut down. This was WITHOUT the flash.These same batteries would drive my old Canon point-n-shoot (which took 4 AAs) for several hundred shots.Unacceptable for me. Other than that I had no issues with the camera.
1209807
Ok then, your battery is good. You have a corroded connection between battery and camera. You can try cleaning the contacts on the camera where the battery connects to it. Take a pencil eraser and rub on the metal contact points. Make them as shiney as possible. That should help.
2078799
I never had that problem. You might want to check the battery, or settings on your camera.