Hi David :wave:

If the batteries dying that quickly, it's very likely to be component-failure somewhere. It might be worth trying cleaning the battery-contacts in the camera, with a cotton-bud (Q-Tip) and Isopropyl Alcohol, don't use any other type of alcohol, it can leave contaminant smears), but I wouldn't hold my breath it would cure it.

If it's a recent purchase, check the warranty and return it if possible, it will cost more to repair it than to replace it, otherwise :sigh:

 

I don't know how much this can help you but plugging camera into pc and using software is the fastest way to drain batteries which is why I always suggest plugging the card into pc and not the camera.

 

Thanks for your advice, both of you.

I'll give both suggestions a go but I'm not optimistic:sad:

 

Even new batteries can drain fast. First discharge them completely then charge full. You will gain enough battery back up.

 

Allot of people mentioned running into cases where the battery compartment cover design of the metal electrical contacts were flawed and they found inserting tiny pieces of plastic foam, tooth picks or cardboard under the metal contacts created enough force to keep the contact securely touching the battery. Good Luck