Are these best for a digital camera requiring for AA batteries? If not, what is best? Anyone got rec's?
905224
I have used many Sanyo eneloop AA cells in my old Canon S1, new Canon S5, Canon 420EX flash unit, etc. I believe low-self-discharge batteries are idealy suited for digital cameras, especially for intermittent shooting. There are people who claim that ordinary NiMH cells are better because those are rated 2700mAh instead of 2000mAh. But I never have the need to shoot 500 pictures in one day. Plus I keep one set of spare batteries in the camera bag anyway. Ordinary NiMH cells self-discharge so fast, you always have to recharge the batteries just before shooting. Plus there is no point in keeping a spare set because it would become exhausted by the time you need it.
1736653
A question ??? Does this camera use AA batteries which I want ? Is this camera the same size as the ie A1400 camera??? That one I ordered and I am sending it back as it is way too small for my old ,shaking hands. Camera did not seem sturdy.Thank you. I do want a camera that uses aa batteries..know of any a bit larger than this camera?
170539
What do you mean my "Regular AA batteries"?If your item takes rechargable AAs, these will work just fine.What does your manual say?
1514819
a photo shop expert told me just this weekend, that the alkaline batteries fade fast, and some of them have less power if they have been on the hook or shelf for a while. One step up is to buy the lithium batteries, but that would probably be more expensive in the long run that buying rechargable batteries (which is the best option).
1787891
I use rechargeable AA's. I buy either Duracell or energizer, and depending on how much I zoom or use the special filters, I get around 200-250 pictures per charge. I keep two sets charged when I'm on vacation, one in the camera and one in my bag, just in case I need extras. I haven't taken any video, so I can't help with that. I've used photo lithiums in another Fuji and gotten pretty good results as well. I wouldn't recommend using just basic batteries unless it was an emergency because you don't get a whole lot of photo time with regular AA's.
2256517
i use a battery grip for my camera, other than that, they are awesome batteries. ive been using them for a while and no problems. they last a long time
2151914
I've used only alkaline batteries in them. But you can use any type of AA batteries. I like them a lot.
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.
1617206
The camera uses four AA batteries. I use rechargable AA batteries in my camera, and they work great.
1123827
4 AA. Rechargeable batteries work just fine. Honestly, for a flash I would recommend them. I use Sanyo Eneloops and they last quite a while between charges.
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.
750990
I would only use what the manufacturer suggests. Is it worth ruining a $300 camera when the batteries at Amazon are very inexpensive.
183944
We were mainly taking pictures, when we were on our trip. And they lasted longer than the one that came with the camera. They lasted about a day and a half of off and on use. With the two batteries you should be good. I hope this helps you.
1090819
Tracy, I have used both and There is no doubt in my mind that you can't beat good old AA batteries, Lithium of course. A rechargeable battery will let you down in the middle of something and your stuck. I carry a extra pair of Lithium AA's in my camera pouch and you can even put a couple in your pocket if your going to take that many photos in one outing. You would have to be very busy to kill a fresh pair of AA's in one photo shoot.
1588827
We have been using Duracell AA rechargeable batteries in this camera. Been using the camera on vacations with no issues. A great buy for the money.
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!
1753587
This camera uses four AA batteries - preferably Lithium (available here at Amazon), or a charger and rechargable batteries (also available from Amazon), or alkaline AA batteries. I prefer disposable batteries and although more expensive than alkaline AA batteries, it seems smart to buy and use AA lithium batteries, since they are supposed to have EIGHT times more useage than alkaline batteries. The camera includes four off-brand AA batteries, which are great for beginning practice use of the camera.