item not working by battery?

Hard to prove if you dont have test gear - I have bought some cr*p batteries myself but now check them on a multimeter and if necessary ask for refund - If you know anyone with a multimeter they will quickly check the battery alternatively ask your local camera shop to check it ( say you are thinking of buying a back up )
any decent cam shop will not charge you or press you to buy one unless you really need one

pc6493
January 2009