Why do my batteries keep going dead in my digital camera?

i have to change my batteries like once every 4days to a week..i put the most high quality energizer and Duracell and they still go dead. is there another type i should buy.

you need rechargeable batteries
make sure they say 2500 or 2700 on the side
go to walmart, radioshack, sears

Cameras are battery hogs, it's a known fact. Your most cost-effective solution would be to purchase rechargeable batteries and a charger, then cycle them out. That is, keep one set in the camera, one on the charger. When the set goes dead, swap them out and charge the dead ones.

Sometimes leaving the batteries in the camera even when it is off sap them of their power. Try taking the batteries out after you use the camera and putting them back in as you use it. It might help save money on new batteries.

as stated above,
specifically, Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. NiMHi

As stated, go to best buy, or Target or pretty much anywhere that they sell digicams and the salesperson will set you up. Alkaline's don't have sufficient energy density to power cameras. They need a lot of juice.

Could be your camera!
Or, as suggested, taking them out when not using the camera may help.

If alkaline batteries are stored at higher temperatures they will start to lose capacity much quicker. At 85 degrees F they only lose about 5% per year, but at 100 degrees they lose 25% per year. If you live in a very hot climate or are storing your batteries in a very hot location, it may be worthwhile for you to store your alkaline batteries in a refrigerator instead.

I'd just like to add that even with rechargeable batteries there's still the challenge of them dying out soon, as I've learned the hard way.

With rechargeable batteries, you must drain them completely of their juice before recharging them.

Just thought I'd add that in. {:O)

Perhaps the link below may help

Probably use the view screen to compose and view pictures, big battery drain.
Buy rechargeable batteries only way to go.

But re-chargeables as mentioned above, use viewfinder as much as possible if your camera has one and not the lcd screen.