How many batteries does this camera take? If I'm using rechargeables, how long can I expect it to last?
1996088
It takes 4 AA batteries. I didn't use rechargeable batteries, so I don't know how long they would last. I did put some fresh batteries in my daughters about a week ago and it's still going strong. She uses it for about an hour at a time and usually every other day. I have found that it doesn't "eat" batteries.
1996089
If I remember correctly it's 2 batteries. We haven't had to change them yet and have had ours since august. Seems to have a great battery life...
1553204
Uses AA batteries, but have use it for more than 100 pictures and havent yet needed to recharge the ones the camera came with.
228574
It takes 3 AAA batteries. I use rechargeables and they last a lot longer than you might think.
1787892
I am using regular AA batteries and have taken about 1,000 pictures, no video so far, and the batteries have about 1/4 left. I do have a set of rechargeable batteries, with a charger, which I will try soon.
791776
Batteries. I use rechargeable batteries but have to recharge them external from the camera.
1082286
Both the parent unit and the camera are rechargeable. Usually last a few hours.
2281456
I don't know how many recharges the battery will take. I took many pictures on vacation and ran down the battery. It recharged just fine. As a backup, I then bought two "knock-off" batteries from Radio Shack (online), and they have been just fine. MUCH less expensive than from Canon or anywhere else.
1887151
You can use AA rechargable batteries in this camera, or just regular AA. I only use it for a few at a time, so I am not sure I can comment about 100 in a day. Hope this is helpful
883643
Less than an hour. And you can get extra batteries and chargers on amazon for dirt cheap now.I think I get 2 extra batteries 2 car 2 house chargers for $20And have never used any of them. Just the original and I take 200 pics per day.(Real estate appraiser)Great camera!
900110
I have had mine on about 12 hours of use. Still have the factory batteries in it. The camera batteries going dead is the problem I run into when do time lapses.
1819570
I like this camera very much and, yes, it does have rechargeable batteries. However, the charge does not last as long as I would like. Previously I used cameras with rechargeable AA batteries and the charge lasted much longer. Depending on how you use a camera, this might affect your decision. I only use a camera while traveling and take lots of pictures every day so how long the charge lasts is important to me. I do keep extra batteries with me but it's kind of irritating to have to stop and change batteries during a 'Kodak moment' which lasts only a few seconds. While I am happy with this camera, I think I'll go back to the ones that use rechargeable AA batteries. I like this camera very much and, yes, it does have rechargeable batteries. However, the charge does not last as long as I would like. Previously I used cameras with rechargeable AA batteries and the charge lasted much longer. Depending on how you use a camera, this might affect your decision. I only use a camera while traveling and take lots of pictures every day so how long the charge lasts is important to me. I do keep extra batteries with me but it's kind of irritating to have to stop and change batteries during a 'Kodak moment' which lasts only a few seconds. While I am happy with this... » Read More I like this camera very much and, yes, it does have rechargeable batteries. However, the charge does not last as long as I would like. Previously I used cameras with rechargeable AA batteries and the charge lasted much longer. Depending on how you use a camera, this might affect your decision. I only use a camera while traveling and take lots of pictures every day so how long the charge lasts is important to me. I do keep extra batteries with me but it's kind of irritating to have to stop and change batteries during a 'Kodak moment' which lasts only a few seconds. While I am happy with this camera, I think I'll go back to the ones that use rechargeable AA batteries. « Show Less
247067
I have a Nikon Coolpix camera, and my batteries would last for about 120-140 pictures. I took that many pictures a day, so I would swap out every other day, and recharge one each night. At home, I only take a few pictures on occasion, so the one battery last for several weeks. So it really depends on how many pictures you will be taking daily.
17316
Yes, the battery is rechargeable (a recharger comes with the camera) and the user manual says it work for 300 photos. The camera strap comes in the box. Im using a SD bought at Target ( I don't remember the brand, but it costed about 17 dollars). I bought a kit that is very worthwhile for approximately $ 30 that comes with a battery, a charger to use in cars, a case that fits the camera and accesories, a tripod, the strap for the case etc.
280646
Comes wit 4 pre charge rechargable batteries with charger, but instructions want you to charge the batteries first. Thats one reason that I bought this camera, you could use AA batteries.
735309
I just came back from a road trip with this camera. I was taking 50+ shots per day and typically could use one set of batteries for each day. If you go out and buy a cheap 15 minute Energizer AA battery car charger, it will come with 4 rechargeables. There's two sets for you, and it's all you will need for this camera.
1514692
The camera comes complete with a rechargeable battery. I tested the battery's life on a 13-hour photo excursion (turned the unit off when I wasn't using it) and it performed well. You can purchase a rechargeable battery for this unit, they're easy to find...but you don't need to. It powers a memory of 101 photos and 26 minutes of video. If you buy a 4-gigabit chip you get 697-pic capability. During those 13 hours, I tried to shoot that many photos and didn't even come close.
17315
The battery is rechargeable and lasts for approximately 300 shots. I think the battery life is effected by the amount of times you zoom in or out since the lens is operated via the battery. The camera comes with a very nice camera strap. A standard size sd card (not micro) works in the camera. Hope this helps!