how did you find the battery life? I am lucky to get 1.5 hours off NEW batteries. The website says it should have 18 hrs of life.
999705
There must be something wrong with the batteries or the unit. I can make it 20+ hours on the batteries.
999706
I have found that using the newest Duracell re-chargeables last about 8 hours. The lithium ions might last longer, but the cost is high. Alkaines may last 4 to 6 hours. Good luck!
999707
No issues with the battery. I haven't checked how close I get to 18 hours but I know it is way, way more than 1.5 hours of non-stop use
999708
For maximum battery life you must use the Lithium AA cells. Alkaline cells will give shorter life. With Lithium cells I get about ten hours of heavy use. I hope this helps.
999709
Make sure that you have the proper type batteries selected. In the setting, select power and make sure that the battery type shown matches what you have. Some people have reported that a mismatch will tell you that the battery is dead too soon.
771803
I have had mine for several months and I still get 3+ hours on a charge.. Awesome battery for the money IMO.
1710702
So far so good Yuliya. I haven't had it for a year but I sure am tickled that I can have almost six hours of battery life with out it shutting down. I can't say I was really expecting that much time and good performance. Let just hope the warranty isn't needed before the battery wears out. Forget the computer battery! Hell, I just hope my own battery doesn't wear out before my warranty is up!
68530
I am very happy with this battery. It works perfect. I get up to 6 hours of use. Hope this helps.
5034
Prior to my purchase I read a lot of negative comments about the battery life. Personally, up to this point, I have not been disappointed. I did purchase 2 spare batteries, but so far, I haven't had to use them. I don't shoot for hours at a time, but still, off and on, it's not bad.
1798158
I've been testing mine out recently - I run for about 2hours, 2hours 15 mins. It usually lasts 2 such days - so 4- 4 1/2 hours- which is quite disappointing. I have a feeling indoor battery life maybe slightly better. I was looking for the "rated" battery like myself. Would be nicer if it went a week without charge.
1030247
Did everyone try charging the unit while it is powered off?It seems to make a different to me. I bought three(3) and so far all battery seemed to be decently averaged out around 2.5 hours or so (mainly net surfing and video conferencing) after few months of usage. Power on while charging seems like charges don't hold too well even it shows 100% charged.Try it out...it may make some different.
928245
sorry for the delay. Battery life is 3 hours or more. I have not pushed it to its limits though. Sorry.
2242698
Where did you hear that? Of course not. I use mine daily and it usually lasts for 2-3 days based on my reading, web surfing and emailing activity. I let the battery completely run down after I first charged it and it lasted almost 11 hours. On average I get at least 10 hours of active use on it, but I usually charge it every three days.
1984864
my battery has died, it lasts about 10 minutes... is there a replacement? Looks like their website is down....
784784
I purchased new batteries (2 as they were so inexpensive & I plan to keep my phone for a while) after owning my phone for about 16-18 months. The original battery was lasting only half a day. I use my phone primarily for checking e-mails & some calls, very little online time. The new battery lasts all day or close to it with my usage. I would guess - as another reviewer posted - that you might get 4 hours of internet use. Buy a couple & switch them out. BTW... batteries losing the ability to stay charged is normal for any rechargeable battery, not just the HTC or other smart phones. Another option is buying the double size battery. Just a thought. I purchased new batteries (2 as they were so inexpensive & I plan to keep my phone for a while) after owning my phone for about 16-18 months. The original battery was lasting only half a day. I use my phone primarily for checking e-mails & some calls, very little online time. The new battery lasts all day or close to it with my usage. I would guess - as another reviewer posted - that you might get 4 hours of internet use. Buy a couple & switch them out. BTW... batteries losing the ability to stay charged is normal for any rechargeable battery, not just the HTC or other smart phones. Another... » Read More I purchased new batteries (2 as they were so inexpensive & I plan to keep my phone for a while) after owning my phone for about 16-18 months. The original battery was lasting only half a day. I use my phone primarily for checking e-mails & some calls, very little online time. The new battery lasts all day or close to it with my usage. I would guess - as another reviewer posted - that you might get 4 hours of internet use. Buy a couple & switch them out. BTW... batteries losing the ability to stay charged is normal for any rechargeable battery, not just the HTC or other smart phones. Another option is buying the double size battery. Just a thought. « Show Less
1504303
Not sure I'm the best one to ask but I replaced my battery with a longer lasting battery so I could shoot longer. I will say that with a new battery you should be able to go 2-3 hours in a fair shooting environment.
2045572
My battery life is fine. Some times batterys come defective. You may need a new battery. Or sometimes even a new charger. Hope this answers your ?.
1940015
I've had it for about two years now, and the battery life on it is about two hours, give or take. It's definitely better than the one I replaced, though. I'm still a little disappointed that I have to practically keep my laptop plugged in just to be able to use it for longer periods. Hope this helps!
1734861
I've been using mine off and on for a couple of months now, daily as it is. And I haven't replaced the batteries yet, I think it takes triple a though! Just use it and see for yourself. I wouldn't use it for hours at a time, my main usage of it is minutes here and there!! Hope this helps ya!!!
677999
I have had the battery less than a month. It is great so far. I would recommend that you find someone who has had the battery over a year. That is when my previous third-party battery from another company failed despite not being recharged much.
1865151
I haven't really gauged how long the battery lasts; much depends on flash usage, video vs. stills, etc. But, the battery in my new camera out lasts its predecessor, and I don't even give battery life a second thought. If you're worried, get a second, back-up battery.