Can anyone tell me roughly how many pictures this camera will take on a fully charged battery? How many min of video will it take?
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We found we wanted to charge each night on vacation (100-150 pics per day plus 5-10 min of video). It still showed a charge at end of day, but we forgot to charge one night and the next day it died after a few hours of use. It was kept on much of the day ready to shoot... At home, it lasted a few weeks on a charge of just shooting pics a little each day when kids were swimming.
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In all honesty I haven't used my camera all that much and I haven't recorded videos, which I imagine would drain the battery quicker. With that said, I charged my camera two months ago when I got it and I haven't re-charged it since. I've used it intermittently for fishing pictures and haven't noticed any issues with the battery life. My old Olympus camera had great battery life and stayed charged for several days of use, and from what I've seen with this one, I don't expect the battery life to be much different (although this camera is 12 MP and my old one was 4 MP - perhaps my old camera didn't use much juice in comparison???).
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WhenI have a full charge for a trip, I can take about 500 photos on one charge. That's with constant zooming in at out, with my SX50 HS. It lasts at least as long as the battery that came with the camera. I hope that this was helpful.
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same as most cameras. depends how often you are using video or just leaving it on. It doesn't seem to "burn" battery time. be sure to get a "floating" strap--realy worth the extra $6-8.
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The battery should last about 3 hours, That is if you don't keep it on for long periods at a time. I film about 15 min at a time and get right at 3 hours out of it.
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Paul Z., Based on Samsung's standard testing procedure, the rechargeable BP70A Lithium-ion battery that comes with the ST150F camera can take about 250 photos or 100 minutes of video when fully charged. Actual results may vary depending on the camera's settings and use of flash. Thanks for your interest, Ms. Samsung
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The battery is small. It takes charge in an hour and lasts for 2 or 3 picture taking mode. If video, then 1/2 hr. It is a plug in, is flat, comes w/ charger.
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You do not say for how long assume you do this till the battery dies which I have never done&lt; it should last a couple hours I have taken 30 to 40 pictures in a matter of 10 mins. and the battery did not drain so sorry but little help here I am satisfied with the normal charge life of these.
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Reports say 10 minutes battery life on video. I'd call this a short burst video camera. I have 16 GB memory card to cover my casual image and video use. Video shooting for you might need 32 or 64 GB card. Extra batteries certainly needed (Amazon has replacement $4 & $4 shipping). I just got camera & have only tried auto with flash on, day and night---resulting in super sharp quality photos. Have not tried any video, but should be excellent because of several setting options. I was super-surprised with picture quality, with night flash shots.
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This camera has an internal battery but only lasts a few seconds for me. I assume so it will continue to operate if there is a short momentary lapse in power? I see other users are getting much longer battery life.
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My first camera lasted for only 25 pictures on one charge. I charged the battery for two hours. I sent it back and got another one. This one lasted for about 60 pictures! I don't know if I should send this one back as well. I love the camera, but I think the charge should last for more than one day. Any one else with problems with battery life?
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I don't shoot video, but I've been out all day taking pics and have never gotten the battery below halfway. Usually it takes a couple days of shooting to get to half. The battery also recharges lightning fast!
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It is Canon's LP-E6 battery and is rechargeable. For shooting photos, it'll last something along the lines of 300-500 shots depending on how you shoot. I don't shoot video, so I couldn't tell you how long they will hold out for video.
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I have not experienced any major battery life issues. I take a lot of photos when I use it and a few video clips as well and don't need to charge up for a couple of days. I am an amateur so I generally keep it on auto with very little to none on manual. I am pretty basic and just wanted a camera that takes great clear photos inspite of my limitations which is exactly what it does for me. I take approximately a couple of hundred in a day plus a video or two when I shoot my alpacas at shows. Then I take about a hundred when we are out in the country while my husband fly fishes and I don't have to recharge for a couple of days. Again I use a pretty basic setting and I only have 1 battery. I have not experienced any major battery life issues. I take a lot of photos when I use it and a few video clips as well and don't need to charge up for a couple of days. I am an amateur so I generally keep it on auto with very little to none on manual. I am pretty basic and just wanted a camera that takes great clear photos inspite of my limitations which is exactly what it does for me. I take approximately a couple of hundred in a day plus a video or two when I shoot my alpacas at shows. Then I take about a hundred when we are out in the country while my husband fly fishes and I don't... » Read More I have not experienced any major battery life issues. I take a lot of photos when I use it and a few video clips as well and don't need to charge up for a couple of days. I am an amateur so I generally keep it on auto with very little to none on manual. I am pretty basic and just wanted a camera that takes great clear photos inspite of my limitations which is exactly what it does for me. I take approximately a couple of hundred in a day plus a video or two when I shoot my alpacas at shows. Then I take about a hundred when we are out in the country while my husband fly fishes and I don't have to recharge for a couple of days. Again I use a pretty basic setting and I only have 1 battery. « Show Less
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I must have got a lemon. Battery life is sporadic, and not dependent on the usual factors, like using flash or video. I turn off my camera after each photo or group of photos. Sometimes a battery will last a 1-2 hours, sometimes a few weeks. I have three with me at all times or I may not be able to use my camera.
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Emily, I agree with the approx. 35 min. estimates in this thread. The battery that comes with the camera, while compact, is completely inadequate. You'll need the larger battery as backup.
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My longest video has been half an hour and the battery is OK for that. I bought an Olympus charger and extra battery but have not needed it so far.