Why are my betteries running flat in minuites?

From Uk, 1 post

Hi just bought a digi camera a goodmans GDC3116 TFT and the batteries are only lasting a few minuits before going flat!!!!! I got duracell in the camera pack but these were as bad can anyone please tell me the best batteries to get and how long they should last me.

Thanks Julie

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Welcome to the world of digital cameras. I understand there are a few out there that have battery life of a couple of hours. I have a Sony DSC-75 which takes a battery similar to a video camera and I'm able to shoot for about 3 hours before the battery loses power. I don't think one AA battery is better than another as far as long life goes. Do you have the option of turning your LCD off? That's a big drain on the battery too.

From Leeds, 1 post

cheers yes i can turn off screen

From Usa, 1 post

go to www.shortcourses.com/choosing/batteries/13.htm

or www.shortcourses.com and click on "a short course on choosing a digital camera" then go to page 13.It"s really

informative. Hope this helps you and others too.

From Rochdale, 1 post

Hi Julie

I did a double take when I saw your enquiry I too have bought the same camera and I had the same problem, my name being Julie too I thought I don't remember writing this.

My solution is to make sure you turn off the screen at every opportunity. AND buy rechargable batteries, with a spare set.

I formatted my computer last week and now I can't upload pics anymore, thats my problem with it at the moment.

From Bury Lancs, 1 post

I am thinking of getting a Goodmans'GDC3116'. Are they any good? The reason i am thinking of this one , is that it is just a camera and not a video, this means that you are paying for the high pixels and not the video and the rest of the rubbish that i dont think i will use. I just want a good digital camera and a good price and i think that the Goodmans is a good allrounder. I hope you can spare the time to give me a small review. Many thanks chris.

From NOTTS, 1 post

I ALSO THINK RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE THE WAY TO GO COUPLE OF PACKS PLUS A QUICK CHARGER GET ABOUT 2.5 HOURS USE LIKE SOME ONE ELSE SAID ALSO TURN OFF LCD SCREEN .....I HAVE JUST GOT THE SAME CAMERA BUT MY PROBLEM IS CANT GET IT TO FIND MY USB PORT TO UPLOAD PICS ....ANY ONE

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Originally posted by JOHN. on 16 Sep 2002 10:50 AM
I ALSO THINK RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE THE WAY TO GO COUPLE OF PACKS PLUS A QUICK CHARGER GET ABOUT 2.5 HOURS USE LIKE SOME ONE ELSE SAID ALSO TURN OFF LCD SCREEN .....I HAVE JUST GOT THE SAME CAMERA BUT MY PROBLEM IS CANT GET IT TO FIND MY USB PORT TO UPLOAD PICS ....ANY ONEHi. My installation disk that came with the camera has corrupt files preventing the usb connection from working correctly. I'm looking for alternative drivers now.

From Australia, 4 posts

If your camera uses AA batteries the best type are rechargeable NiMH of 1700mAh (milli amp hours ) or better. Also a separate plug in battery NiMH battery charger is a good idea,
Kevin

From PETERBOROUGH, 6 posts

I find batteries don't last long too. I have a polaroid PDC3030 which I like very much but it eats batteries. I don't think they recommend rechargable for it either which is a shame.


My problem at the moment is trying to use the LCD outside. It disappears completely when there's any light. Trouble is, I am finding it hard to frame the image centrally when using the normal viewfinder. It may be just an issue of practising with it until I get it right - I haven't had the camera that long - but I am off on a special holiday soon and don't want to find I've got to spend hours rejigging the photos to get the main image centralised.

I'm quite fed up of getting what I think is a good image only to find when I look at the LCD that I've chopped the top off!

Perhaps it is just that I need more practice.