I have taken around 700 pictures & 20 short videos with this camera. Have went through a ton of batteries! Anyone else having this issue?
585024
I switch to the camera lithium batteries and my camera lasts much longer now.
585025
You'll find if you shut off the features that suck power, batteries will last longer. Only use flash if needed, keep it closed, and it won't waste power charging up. Turn off the focus assist and anti red-eye features that beam the red light at the subject, and batteries will be much more forgiving.
585026
Problem Solved- I had the same problem and tried everything till I finally got some Nickel Zinc Rechargeable Batteries with 1.6 volts each. This camera needs 3 volts. Works great now better than with alkaline batteries. http://www.amazon.com/BPI-Charger-2500mWH-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B008J0J7L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1406145253&sr;=8-1&keywords;=nickel+zinc+rechargeable+battery
585027
I have the SX130 and when researching the camera, I read many reviews that state rechargeable batteries must be used or else you will be replacing the alkaline AA batteries often. Alkaline batteries are not meant to be used in high capacity electronics except in an emergency when you can't get rechargeables. Many reviewers have used Sanyo Enloop NiMH rechargeables and I have used Rayovac NiMH Pre-charged Rechargables. Try them and I think you will be happy with them.
585028
Yes, flash usage and videos use up a lot of battery power in the camera. However pictures are usually still possible when it says that you need batteries.
585029
I use Energizer Ultimate Lithium and get very good battery life. More expensive, but more pictures. I use only cameras that use AAs, since AAs are available almost anywhere in the world, eliminating failures in 'charged battery management' that would leave me without an operable camera.
1104297
Haven't had any problems with batteries, but it takes very poor pictures. I finally forked out the money and got a good camera, ie Cannon. Since Kodak is out of business they wouldn't even give you any help with their cameras.
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.
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.
495551
our camera dies ALL the time! we have to unscrew the battery compartment, take them out, then put them back in, to have it come back to life. It seems to be happening more and more. I plan on contacting customer service about the issue.
2126550
Don't use it so much for videos but I recently went to a car show and the battery went dead after 147 pictures. Seems like the battery used to last longer [about 1 yr. old] so I may get a spare, but it's great for the price and I was going to spend $750 to $800 , glad I got this one . Good luck.
863334
I don't have an answer, but I would like one also. Mine has started doing the same thing a few months ago. I bought this camera less than 10 months ago. So who do we contact for answers ?
1371323
I haven't specifically used video that long, but with a couple of short (less than a minute vignettes each) with several hundred stills, 400+, and shooting off of the screen on the back and reviewing each shot as long as needed, I was able to do all that and the battery held up fine. That was over a couple of days even, and finally charged it when it got to about 5% after all that. Hope that 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.
1286012
I have not had this problem. I left my batteries for my camera for many hours, even days, without any trouble. Recommend that you contact the manufacturer and I'm certain that they will send you new batteries.
413470
Unfortunately, batteries do sometimes fail. I have four of the NP-FV series and all are working perfectly. Just got back from a trip where I shot nearly 100 hours of video with my new HDR-PJ790V camcorder.
1961606
Sounds like it may be a bad camera. I have no idea why it would be doing this. Did it function correctly before? If so, it may be going bad.
2225823
I have had two lumix zs8 cameras and both had the same issue within less than 5 months! Lovw everything else about the camera...
910444
Be sure to fully discharge anf recharcge the battery a couple of times before you retun the camera. I have this camera, and am able to take about 100 pictures, some with and some without the flash, on pne charge.
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.
1347580
I have had the same problem occur with my camera 3x! I had the camera repaired in Aug and Oct '07 thru Sony for just the charge of shipping it to them. However, it happened again yesterday and I'm looking into what it will cost. Their website says $141 because it's out of warranty. Not happy with that, so I've emailed their customer service. I was just looking online to see if anyone else has had the same problem, or if it was just my camera. How long have you had yours? I'm very happy with my pictures but not so happy with having to keep getting this thing fixed!
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!.