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Post by featherduster on Jun 6, 2012 6:57:37 GMT -5
I have a Vivitar camera that kills batteries in just 4-5 days. I turn the thing off when done but it still eats em up. Any suggestions other than removing the batteries.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2012 7:15:14 GMT -5
Buy two sets of quality rechargeables and rotate them.
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Post by dadfsr on Jun 6, 2012 7:16:53 GMT -5
Call their customer service!!! I had one that was doing the same thing. It took a couple of calls but they replaced it....IIRC I still had to pay the shipping to them.
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Post by trapperdave on Jun 6, 2012 8:48:48 GMT -5
I use nothing but rechargeables. they pay for themselves many times over
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Post by featherduster on Jun 6, 2012 9:18:05 GMT -5
dadsr: I acted on your suggestion and called Vivitar, I was advised to send it to them they will replace it at no charge.
trapper: I think I will look into your suggestion as well.
THANKS
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Post by kevin1 on Jun 6, 2012 19:06:29 GMT -5
I use a Canon A490 Powershot at work for photographing loads, that thing will suck akalines dry in a couple of days. Recently I aquired a set of NiZn rechargeables and charger, they're specifically for high drain electronics, and they're the cat's meow. They recharge quickly, and I get over a week on a charge. The Canon is set on 6mp, and I photo 20-40 trucks per week at a minimum three pics per load. Search Amazon for NiZn batteries, The brand name is Power Genix, they're green with yellow lettering. A set with charger is very reasonable.
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Post by camojordan on Jun 6, 2012 20:37:46 GMT -5
I have a site that you can buy solar panels specifically for these cameras. Shoot me a message.
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