Which Cameras use AA batteries? Why is this model dropping in popularity and why is it selling for more than list price?
271569
Agreed on AA batteries. I do a bit of international photography and can always find AA batteries. It's impossible to find specialized batteries in most of Africa and Latain America, and a charging unit for a specialized battery is just more gear to lug around, with the risk of loss.
1514822
Yes i have the same camera. To make a long story as short as possible upper end cameras like this one just flat out require stronger batteries. No question. I bucked up and bought Lithium batteries and they last very long. At first I didn't like the expense, but when you think of how many pictures you can take and how long they last and what that $ amount averages out to it is a good deal for a good camera. I bought a pack of 12 8x Lithium from a store for 20.99. That averaged 1.75 per. I can get at least 600 shots and some video shots as well at the lower end HD video setting which still gives great video. The batteries have a shelf like of 15 years fully charged. 10 years for the 6x Lithium. I take about 200 pictures per month on average (give or take) so two batteries lasts me about 3 months for my use. That averages about 1.00 per month for the best battery. Not bad. This camera will die after 20-40 shots with a standard cheap-0 Alkaline battery. IF you want to use a cheaper battery then you should buy a cheaper camera that does not require as much power. That is the bottom line. I looked at Cannon, Sony, and several other cameras and they all had the same problem if you bought their upper end camera that used replaceable batteries....Hope this helps.....
1900740
You cannot use AA batteries in this camera. It uses a 3.6V 1520mAh 5.5Wh lithium battery.
777074
This camera takes 4 AA batteries. Surprisingly, they last a long time. I used it several times, several days a week, and it was at least 2 weeks before i had to change them. I love this camera! It takes amazing close ups & stills. Not great for sports or action bc the pics are blurry. ;0)
1617206
The camera uses four AA batteries. I use rechargable AA batteries in my camera, and they work great.
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.
449554
I have rechargeable AA's but its not a pack. They lasted over 300 pics though!
1588822
After reading (doing my own research from previous owners) I followed their advise:a) Regular AA batteries work but are short lived; so I did what was recommended by other users: Energizer lithium AA.b) Many people complain that the camera is slow; so I followed their advise on this also: Scan Disk Exteme Class 10.I recently went on a trip to Italy and had no trouble at all taking pictures!
1149802
I dont use AA batteries because they don't last very long. I use 2 Canon E6 batteries.
2122908
This camera does not use a typical AA battery. I'm not sure exactly what kind of battery it is but it is rechargeable and came with the camera. Leave the battery in the camera and plug the adapter into the camera to recharge. I did find I needed to recharge every day on our trip otherwise the battery would die mid day on the second day.
1159151
+1 on Ryan's post. I just recently bought this sx110is camera, and when I was shopping for my new digital camera my very first criteria was AA batteries. It goes without saying that having a universally available power suppy while traveling is indispensible. It's so easy to forget to charge proprietary batteries - and that's if you remembered to bring the charger. Even at home, I never want to have the day come that I want to capture a moment but can't, because I forgot to charge the battery pack. It's true that you'll get more shots per charge on a proprietary battery pack, but when you can get several hundred from a set of AA's, what else do you need? The one downfall of the 2xAA's in this canon is a long flash recharge time (during which you cannot take any pictures, flash or not) - around 5 seconds if you use the highest of 3 flash settings (flash recharge is pretty quick on the medium or low flash settings). If you're going to be at an engagement where you're going to want quicker turnaround (wedding/whatever) you can always buy Lithium AA's - expensive, but great performance. Also consider that a typical lithium battery pack will only last around 5 years. It's the nature of lithiums. Plus, if you care, niMH is better for the environment than lithium...
1318928
The camera uses two inexpensive, readily available AA batteries. Also, the extra weight of the batteries make it a little easier to steady the camera when taking pictures.
1058026
Opps! Hit don't know by mistake. Think I stopped it in time. The camera takes AA batteries. I would recommend the brand name ones as the cheaper ones don't last long. If you use it alot you may want to carry enough for a reload.
1180028
I am planning to get Canon SX20is since I am hiking the Sierras again late Summer. I like the fact that it uses 4 AA alkaline batteries - which I can easily purchase. It has 20X Optical Zoom so hopefully I can get a lot of wild life pictures from afar. I took several pictures of a bear and her cubs last year with Olympus(4X optical zoom) and they turn out very disappointing :(
1514817
I am having the same problem. I love the camera and how it functions, but I'm finding the batteries are costing a lot more than I ever expected. That's a real disappointment. Anyway, have you tried Lithium batteries? They last a little longer but cost a lot. I haven't had the camera very long, but I plan to buy a charger and use rechargeable batteries. That's the cheapest way to go and you don't have to worry about where to recycle the spent batteries. And If you continue to use regular non-rechargeable batteries, be sure to have many many extra batteries with you.. You don't want to be without batteries. That would be the last straw. I am having the same problem. I love the camera and how it functions, but I'm finding the batteries are costing a lot more than I ever expected. That's a real disappointment. Anyway, have you tried Lithium batteries? They last a little longer but cost a lot. I haven't had the camera very long, but I plan to buy a charger and use rechargeable batteries. That's the cheapest way to go and you don't have to worry about where to recycle the spent batteries. And If you continue to use regular non-rechargeable batteries, be sure to have many many extra batteries with you.. You don't want to be... » Read More I am having the same problem. I love the camera and how it functions, but I'm finding the batteries are costing a lot more than I ever expected. That's a real disappointment. Anyway, have you tried Lithium batteries? They last a little longer but cost a lot. I haven't had the camera very long, but I plan to buy a charger and use rechargeable batteries. That's the cheapest way to go and you don't have to worry about where to recycle the spent batteries. And If you continue to use regular non-rechargeable batteries, be sure to have many many extra batteries with you.. You don't want to be without batteries. That would be the last straw. « Show Less
368853
No, this camera does not use AA batteries and this Canon camera uses a rechargeable battery and they are not too expensive and charges rather fast. I have several off-branded batteries and a couple of Canon batteries for this camera and battery life seems rather good for any battery I have used in this camera. You also get the Canon battery charger along with a battery with this camera.
1412572
It is a proprietary 3.7V 900MAH rectangular battery (I don't believe that it is common to any other devices) that you can pick up here on Amazon or elsewhere online for a very reasonable price. There are even offers for dual batteries plus an external charger which would be quite handy since the only other way to charge is in camera. These batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of recording, about as much as will fit on a 16GB card (does not support class 10 cards, use a class 4 or 6). So yeah, get extra batteries and extra memory too, then set your camera to best quality and go take some great vids. It is a proprietary 3.7V 900MAH rectangular battery (I don't believe that it is common to any other devices) that you can pick up here on Amazon or elsewhere online for a very reasonable price. There are even offers for dual batteries plus an external charger which would be quite handy since the only other way to charge is in camera. These batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of recording, about as much as will fit on a 16GB card (does not support class 10 cards, use a class 4 or 6). So yeah, get extra batteries and extra memory too, then set your camera to best quality and go take some... » Read More It is a proprietary 3.7V 900MAH rectangular battery (I don't believe that it is common to any other devices) that you can pick up here on Amazon or elsewhere online for a very reasonable price. There are even offers for dual batteries plus an external charger which would be quite handy since the only other way to charge is in camera. These batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of recording, about as much as will fit on a 16GB card (does not support class 10 cards, use a class 4 or 6). So yeah, get extra batteries and extra memory too, then set your camera to best quality and go take some great vids. « Show Less