camera battery problems

[RchFroisness]

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T3i that has not had any problems for the several years I have had it until now where it will not recognize a fully charged battery.  I have an extra battery and have tried both after recharging them.  I can get one shot off and then the red light comes on and will not let me proceed.  I take the battery out, re-insert it and it will give me another shot.  The battery icon on the screen shows a fully charged battery.   HELP.

[Waddizzle]

Batteries have life expectancies. You just may have hit the limit. Try a new one, and buy a good one. I keep hearing horror stories about imitation and bogus batteries on the market.

[ebiggs1]

Your battery and/or charger is bad.  Buy a new original Canon battery.  Try it first.

It could also be the sensor in the camera that detects the battery is bad.  A new battery is cheaper so do it first.

[RchFroisness · Accepted solution]

Thanks for help on this problem resolution site.  Turns out someone recommended checkinh the card as the red light indicated trouble writing to card more than battery issue.  I will definitely keep on this site for future issues.  Thanks again