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When not using rechargeable batteries My nikon coolpix l20 camera shows the dead battery, why?
I commonly used rechargeable batteries, but in very few cases when inserting new non-rechargeable batteries in my camera not working properly, the screen displays used batteries, but is completely charged. What is the reason and remedy.
While disposable batteries provide more voltage (1.5 vs. 1.2) can not be given as much amperage. Few cameras battery-operated digital zinc carbon (the cheap called "heavy duty" batteries). Some digital cameras even work with alkaline batteries (eg Duracell). If you need to use try to use disposable lithium batteries, Energizer lithium as though they are expensive. The blue labels are more expensive but last longer than the yellow labels.
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