I have been using the Fuji F31 FD for the past 3 weeks...its still quite a new gadget for me but one thing that still remains a mystery is the fact that it claims it has a battery life of 580 shots.

Throughout these 3 weeks, i've been testing the camera and snapping lotsa pictures but i don't think that it has reached the 500 shot mark let alone 580 shots before it needs a recharge... The most i got out of it is approximately 200 plus shots before the battery life runs out.....

So, im wondering if this is normal or unusual ?....People who owns the F31, please comment...

U r using flash or not?

Not always....the majority of pics i took is without flash..

did u full charge it before start use? i think it will get better after several full charge cycle. it also depends on many other factors like usage of zooms

yes...i do a full charge evrytime it runs out of power......

the 580 shot is CIPA standard (meants is 50% with flash) and usually is also a MAXIMUM .

And I believe u view LCD a lot ,do remember everytime u view LCD ,it will use battery ,and if u put a battery there few days without using ,some of the battery also will lost.

This post has been edited by lgs: Jan 16 2007, 08:24 PM

sounds like your battery is defective, bring it back for an exchange.

usually the first time charge need more time... have u do it? if yes..i think is fuji bluffing la~ hahaha

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tell u sometime....dont be shock
without using flash, i manage to snap over 500 (520 to be exact) without flash through out the week (5 days to be exact)

how i use
normal mode
3M picture size

my friend in kl who is also using F31 (he is the one who recommend f31 to me) also dont have problem with his batt, his one last over 2 week (not a frequent shooter)

The f 31 doesnt have a view finder, so we're stuck with the LCD.
Bring down the brightness to save power consumption.
Refrain from reviewing photos unnecessarily.

now, i manage to snap 400+ with some flash. i will only rechagre the battery when the low batt alarm is out. it takes abt 4hr for a full charge but the 1st charge was longer, 6hrs if im not mistaken. normally, the battery will reach its optimum capacity only after a few recharge. so far i hv no problem.

i guess u zoom in and out alot or u review ur shots many2 times.. i guest that factor also contributes towards ur batt life..
just my opinion..

TS:
so what is the status now?
is ur battery ok now?

TS do a lot picture preview on the lCD is it?
normall the no of shots claimed is continuous shots lol

i always thougth whatever they publish is the MAXIMUM shots allowed, not by CIPA standards,` but with the lowest setttings i.e. no flash, no preview, lowest LCD brightness and burst mode... meaning continuously take all the shots... for it takes up battery life if u leave it on, compose etc.