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C.C.,
AA NiMH batteries gradually lose the capacity to hold charge over their life cycle. It seems likely that your issue with these batteries is simply that they are aging. Most manufacturers rate the life expectancy of AA NiMHs at 1000 charges, but that number is highly theoretical and depends very much on environmental conditions and the ways in which the batteries are used (i.e., do they go through a full charge/discharge cycle before you charge them again, etc).
You may also want to ensure that you aren't letting too much time pass between charging and using the batteries. NiMH cells self-discharge at a much higher rate than Alkalines and other batteries. If you let them sit for a month after charging they'll lose 20-25% of their charge (or more, depending on temperature).
Since AA NiMHs are so cheap, and since your camera only requires two to operate, I'd recommend picking up a 4-pack from your local shop and seeing if it fixes the problem. While you're at it, I'd upgrade from your 2000mAh to 2500 or 2700mAh. You'll get an even longer charge from those. Good luck!
AA NiMH batteries gradually lose the capacity to hold charge over their life cycle. It seems likely that your issue with these batteries is simply that they are aging. Most manufacturers rate the life expectancy of AA NiMHs at 1000 charges, but that number is highly theoretical and depends very much on environmental conditions and the ways in which the batteries are used (i.e., do they go through a full charge/discharge cycle before you charge them again, etc).
You may also want to ensure that you aren't letting too much time pass between charging and using the batteries. NiMH cells self-discharge at a much higher rate than Alkalines and other batteries. If you let them sit for a month after charging they'll lose 20-25% of their charge (or more, depending on temperature).
Since AA NiMHs are so cheap, and since your camera only requires two to operate, I'd recommend picking up a 4-pack from your local shop and seeing if it fixes the problem. While you're at it, I'd upgrade from your 2000mAh to 2500 or 2700mAh. You'll get an even longer charge from those. Good luck!
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