Firmware upgrade to v1.3 fixed my battery problem as well...

I am re-rating this camera from a 1 star (see my prior review "Terrible Battery Life") to a 4 star after updating my firmware to v1.3, as suggested below. With freshly charged 1800 mAh NiMH batteries, I have taken 40+ pictures (with flash) within a 30 minute period and the low-battery indicator has yet to come up. I must say that the firmware update has totally resolved my battery issue. I am not sure how/why the camera's problem developed over time with v1.1, but I am hoping that it will not do the same with v1.3.