Will this camera take 2 regular aa batteries?
322972
Yes it will but they will not last too long. Great for in an emergency but not for regular use, rechargables are the way to go.
322973
Yes. It will take regular aa or rechargeable. Depending on how many pictures you are going to take, it's worth the small investment for the rechargeable batteries.
322974
The 2 AA batt was the main selling feature of this camera for me. I sure couldn't afford to buy countless spare battery packs but U can buy a whole boatload of AA Batts at COSTCO for around $19! I just keep them in my car and carry a few pair around in my pocket. Yes the camera sure does EAT AAs, but its alot better than the Rechargeable alternative. U can buy AAs anywhere in the world but Ucan't always charge batts when out in the world!
322975
Yes but a rechargeable AA or even high capacity rechargeable AA would be better.
322976
Battery life is very short if you use alkaline batteries at a CIPA-rated 140 shots. Using rechargeable NiMH batteries doubles that shot count, but keep in mind that using the zoom lens a lot, increasing screen brightness, recording movies, or continuous shooting all cut into that rated battery life. If you're going out shooting for the day, you'll want to bring spares or prepare to buy some along the way.
322977
Yes, the SX160 takes two AA batteries. (The SX 170 is the one that comes with it's own rechargeable battery)I would recommend using lithium or rechargeable batteries. If you use regular alkaline batteries, you'll be replacing them on a daily basis.
322978
Yes but best to get the strongest re-chargeable ones you can find as the camera goes through them quickly especially in movie mode.
322979
Yes, it takes 2 regular batteries. I have found that the best batteries are the 'lithium' batteries. They last the longest.
272299
Yes, it will take either one AA battery or one CR123A battery, and that is without any hassle of a battery holder or similar!
864739
Yes, the camera can use either regular AA batteries or the NiMH ones in which case I strongly suggest the GE/Sanyo Enelop battery which retains it charge far better than most of the other NiMH batteries.
724261
Absolutely right!! I'm looking for a new camera now, and DO want the convenience of AA batteries! Please let me know if you find out which camera(s) do take AA batteries...
1926565
No. It has a rectangular shaped rechargible battery and comes with a charger. Good idea to buy 1 or 2 batteries and keep them as charged backup. The camera is NOT a battery hog from my experience.
1900740
You cannot use AA batteries in this camera. It uses a 3.6V 1520mAh 5.5Wh lithium battery.
720933
Yes, that is on of the major advantages of this camera, it uses AA batteries.
1767199
I believe it takes 2 double AA batteries. I have not tried rechargeable batteries in it, but you could use rechargeable batteries in it if you want. I have replaced batteries in it once since my daughter has had the camera. You have to take out a couple small screws to do so, but it's kind of nice to have that safety feature.
350757
Yes it did come with two batteries. Our daughter is very happy with the camera.
1985873
I don't recall if it came with 2 batteries or not. But it only takes 2 standard AA batteries and they lasted a long time before I had to replace them.
396790
The cameras I bought take 4 x AA batteries, I use re-chargeable NiMiH types. They work perfectly.
1388894
No it doesn't. It takes 2 regular AA batteries. We went through a new set of batteries every day that we had it. Taking videos seemed to drain them quickly.
93147
2 AA batteries - included in the package. The included batteries are standard alkaline AA - however the camera will work with rechargeable or lithium AA also.
735307
I just bought and subsequently returned this camera solely based on the battery life. It takes 2 AAs. I put in a fully charged set of 2600 NMh batteries and got 30 shots before the "battery low" indicator came on, and just another 10 before the camera shut down. This was WITHOUT the flash.These same batteries would drive my old Canon point-n-shoot (which took 4 AAs) for several hundred shots.Unacceptable for me. Other than that I had no issues with the camera.
927630
No it doesn't. It takes 2 AA cell battery's instead. So their always replaceable.Nice little camera, for the price.K.O.
1729420
It takes 2 AA batteries. Get good batteries and they last quite a long time. My experience with rechargeable batteries is that they discharge faster than regular batteries (lose the charge) so the mechanism moves more slowly as the power gives up. So you wind up missing an action shot. But it's a good little camera and once you learn the settings (little icons), it's fun and takes good to great pictures.
438207
You can used two Canon camera battery batteries, or you use an adapter battery tray that takes AA batteries.