In article , "Dan K" wrote:
Hi all

Had battery issues with a new digital camera and put in a new pair of
non-alkaline AA's. Camera would not power up, just flashed an led green for
a flash on two then red for a couple of flashes. Took batteries out and put
them in a flashlight and its as bright as can be. Back in camera and
nothing. The old alkaline's that came out of the camera seem to power the
flashlight pretty bright too, not pretty much dead as I would of expected.
New alkalines and newly recharged NiMH seem to run the camera ok. Is this
normal? Could the camera be detecting low batteries before they are really
low? Thanks

Are you saying carbon zinc's will not work? Alkalines don't work that well, or
at least don't last long. Lithium's work well and are a sure thing
for a spare backup.

greg