FujiFilm s602zoom

[stoppy]

I recently bought this as a starter camera for photography, it came with no batteries so i bought a pack of 4 Double A Duracell + Batteries, I thought these would do the job, but after...3-4 hours of having the camera on and off it has no battery...any suggestions on what i can do :L

 

[Guest]

You need NimH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries. They long outlast regular batteries and actually don't cost that much more -- considering you can recharge them hundred of times. Obviously you have to buy a charger unit (often sold with batteries).

Especially look for ones made in Japan (sold under various brands including one of the Duracell ranges but I think made by Sanyo) as they arrive ready charged and preserve their charge longer when not in use.

Avoid NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) rechargeables as they just don't carry a charge like NiMH.

For the ultimate long life AA battery you need Lithium -- but these are expensive and cannot be recharged.

 

[stoppy]

My camera only takes NimH or alkaline, I've tried alkaline and they seem to not provide enough battery, but theres speculation on the internet that my camera has a fault and drains the batteries to fast