Can i use lithium batteries with this camera? August 2, 2013 by CEJ
1193092
There should be no problems using lithium batteries with this camera. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
1750150
I don't know if you use a lithium battery or not but just to get the other accessories this is definitely worth the price. I looked up that model and it said it had 2 AA batteries. There also may be a cable you may not be able to use but the kit is full of goodies.
2062944
No. Works on a proprietary lithium ion battery. Most cameras these days are like that.
1943715
I believe so. I use rechargeable batteries, but Lithium should work. I haven't had any problems with them and my other devices.
585027
I have the SX130 and when researching the camera, I read many reviews that state rechargeable batteries must be used or else you will be replacing the alkaline AA batteries often. Alkaline batteries are not meant to be used in high capacity electronics except in an emergency when you can't get rechargeables. Many reviewers have used Sanyo Enloop NiMH rechargeables and I have used Rayovac NiMH Pre-charged Rechargables. Try them and I think you will be happy with them.
188656
Has rechargeable lithium battery-(not the double A batteries that some others have) that is why I bought it for my grandson--it holds a charge for hundreds of pictures. It is a great camera & we just developed some of the pictures--very good!
1343496
The main reason I bought this cam was because it takes AA batteries (disposable or rechargeable) I have used energizer lithium and also their e2 titanium batts -which lasted almost two weeks on a backpack trip.
1641270
Use Lithium batteries. I have had the same Lithium batteries in my camera for almost a year. My husband has the same camera and he leaves his camera in his truck during the winter in sub zero temps and his held up a year. You pay more for the Lithium but save in the long run. I too learned the expensive way using alkiine.
769526
I don't know why not? I use lithium and regular batteries for my other devices without a problem as long as it is the same voltage and size. Good lite and powerful and long lasting on even a near dead battery. Finish wears off though.
54918
02/11/2014 - I use Eveready, AA Lithium batteries with mine. These are the silver colored batteries. Regular AA batteries will drain in a matter of a day of normal use. Lithium retains the 1.5 VDC to the very end, then just die. Regular AA batteries will slowly lose power, dropping to a lower voltage and eventually will not power the camera correctly. Lithium will last you a long time, of course depending upon your usage. I would seriously say to have new, fresh Lithium's in the camera, if you are going to a function or event where you plan to shoot a lot of pictures, and have at least an additional 4 pack of Lithium's in your camera bag or your pocket. You may or may not need them, but it is better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.
1943713
no, this one can't use Lithium. Because Battery box is design for standard battery, not for Lithium battery
1204761
Heey man, this camera use lithium battery and don't have a internal memory..but if you buy a memory card of 16GB it's useful and cheap.
125364
No. You use the battery that came with your camera.You can also add another (spare) battery for backup.
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.....
1074895
Yes, it uses a rechargable lithium battery. And it is very easy to use...point and shoot. Used it on two recent trips without reading the instructions and had no problems or questions whatsoever.
300783
It has been my experience that lithium batteries are needed for cameras to avoid losing the charge too quickly, so I did not even consider a "regular" battery. With the lithium (expensive) battery, I have had no problem.
864739
Yes, the camera can use either regular AA batteries or the NiMH ones in which case I strongly suggest the GE/Sanyo Enelop battery which retains it charge far better than most of the other NiMH batteries.