batteries: Can anyone, who has used both AA batteries and the battery packs, tell me what are the advantages/disadvantages and which they recommend?
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+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...
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one AA battery (i recommend Duracell batteries: they are the best for a long session and really pack a punch ;-D)
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Correction to my answer: I said, "two AA Batteries." Actually, they are the smaller rechargeable (two) AAA batteries. Sorry.
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I've never used the camera battery in mine, but the AA's last relatively long...I buy the lithium ones & I've only changed them out twice I think...
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I agree with the preceding comments that normal alkaline batteries last for seemingly a long time: I would estimate 200+ pictures and ~10 videos over a 2 month period (only 1 set so far). However, I was surprised when they finally did run out because the battery icon remained at "full", so I would recommend being prepared with replacements. As CBM notes, the standard AA size is much more convenient than custom batteries.
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Yeah, I almost balked at the 'must charge in pairs' requirement when I made the buy a few weeks ago, but the price was right, and 2 out of my 3 uses for the batteries will be in pairs. The third device uses 3 AA, so I'll have to figure that one out. Thanks, again for the info!
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Jeffery,I use two camera batteries in mine and I have never run out of battery power. Even shooting action shots with the lense continuous focusing all day and taking 500-750 photos. I do not know if it will take AA batteries but knowing that I have two camera batteries and never had a failure, I'll just continue to go that route.
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We haven't had one problem with the battery pack.. We use it all the time, my husband will take it to work and charge his phone with it. Also we use it camping a lot, charges phone, runs a little fan, I charge my ecigg with it also.. The battery pack is kinda cheaper made, but works fine with both AA and AAA batteries.
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I have used both batteries for over a year now. No damage to the camera, long battery life for both. I have not had to use the power pack as most of the shooting I do is during my hikes.
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I like the big 6v battery personally. They seem to last longer and are more convenient to carry than the D batteries. I haven't used a rechargeable but it is probably the best option. They also make a solar recharge unit that can be as well.
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I use Energizer Ultimate Lithium and get very good battery life. More expensive, but more pictures. I use only cameras that use AAs, since AAs are available almost anywhere in the world, eliminating failures in 'charged battery management' that would leave me without an operable camera.
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Any AA cells work. Obviously they differ as to how long they work.I have used EVERY kind of AA battery with them.One note: You CAN get away with only 4 (2 up, 2 down in rows next to each other) but of course it runs down more than twice as fast.
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3 'AA' batteries can replace the rechargeable battery. I keep 'AA's as back-up when I'm out and about with the units. They make Lithium 'AA's now that are supposedly the best for gear like this.
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Any AA batteries will work, I used regular ones and they are still working two months later
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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.
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alot of folks recommend using nimh batteries and a good charger. Personally I prefer using the Energizer lithium batteries. They last a very long time and I have taken 100's of shots, used the flash alot plus recorded a few videos and the batteries are stil going strong. Alkaline batteries are best for emergency situations only when no other battery type is available. A set of 4 lituium battieries is around $9.
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The 2 AA batt was the main selling feature of this camera for me. I sure couldn't afford to buy countless spare battery packs but U can buy a whole boatload of AA Batts at COSTCO for around $19! I just keep them in my car and carry a few pair around in my pocket. Yes the camera sure does EAT AAs, but its alot better than the Rechargeable alternative. U can buy AAs anywhere in the world but Ucan't always charge batts when out in the world!