Is Canon doing away with AA Batteries in the Powershot line?
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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...
1131979
Call Canon Support (1-800-OK-CANON). So sorry for the late response. Unfortunately I do not know why the model number has (aa). But here is the number to Canon Support to maybe help. Thank you again.
1617206
The camera uses four AA batteries. I use rechargable AA batteries in my camera, and they work great.
1553206
Uses AA batteries, but have use it for more than 100 pictures and haven´t yet needed to recharge the ones the camera came with.
1771950
No. This camera is powered by AA batteries. It actually has fairly long life for a digital camera as well. You won't be changing them as often as with older models that I have owned.
1149802
I dont use AA batteries because they don't last very long. I use 2 Canon E6 batteries.
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Yes, of course. In addition, you can choose a battery holder/adapter to use 4 AA batteries. there's the pentax version or cheap knockoffs which are fine. good rechargeables last longer (more shots), and are cheap to have multiple sets, plus in an emergency you can buy regular AAs. (my go-to on rechargeable AAs is eneloop. my 5-year old eneloops last longer than brand new energizer rechargeables, which also frequently suffer dead cells.)
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Hi, I have not tried it without a battery: I asume yes as it appears to have all the various connection to allow for it. I purchased the recommended batteries and charger not a canon product; it provides way more hours of record time than I would ever use. Not a tech guy but I can tell you the recordings are amazing! I hope this helps!
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You can do either. It comes with two separate inserts: one for AAs and one for standard Canon batteries.
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No they're not, that's why I was skeptical myself, but I've already used them for several photo shoots; they totally work as long as my old batteries whatever the brand name is. But yeah they're not canon.
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The pack includes a new designed strap (like Canon strap, but still narrower, only about 4CM), there's no AA battery adapter. If you buy an addditonal grip. that will be included, but still not work without that grip.
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I purchased some time back, It is Canon, I utilize for sports events and take 300+ pictures each event, it has never failed, grip controls are handy but I don't utilize much, Only con it makes my MKII very heavy with tripod not a problem. The added battery tray for AA batteries has bailed me out a couple of times when I did not have full charge on primary batteries. Cost of AA can get expensive so I recommend to get the normal recharge packs.
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6 AA batteries but really you should be using it with 2 Canon batteries. Everything else that needs AA I just use Sanyo Eneloops.
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Hello, the camera comes with two AA regular batteries that we use for many electronic devices. You may purchases rechargeable batteries though. NOTE that the camera does NOT come with that Lithium square battery that other Canon cameras use :(
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This camera take AA batteries, but I would not buy one. The one I bought did not work and their return policy is horrible and so I am just out the money and had to buy a different camera.
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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.
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No, this is NOT a Canon battery. It's the same battery that came with my Powershot SX700. The only difference I notice is that is doesn't say Canon on it, and it's over $30 less expensive.