Canon SD1200 real world battery life? Could someone please provide some info on the SD1200's real world battery life?
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at our state fair i took 450 pictures and 8 short movies on 1 battery charge, some with flash in barns and in early morning.this was good but you still need that extra battery. good luck.
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Thanks for your post. I have charged and recharged at least three times, waiting until battery was completely empty. I am able to take about forty to fifty pictures on one fully charged battery. (all with flash)Maybe a lot of reviewing pictures uses up the battery as well. I did return the first one, but am keeping the second one. I love the camera otherwise.
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I used it for a week, shooting mostly stills, but some video and only then did it show as low battery. Of course, if you shoot a lot of video, the battery life will probably plummet (but I don't know that for sure). Did not use the flash much at all (so I don't know how that affects it). For normal shooting, you can probably get by with the included battery and one spare.
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SAme problem. very poor battery life. returned for another a1200. hope new camera has better battery life
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Its been good for me. I haven't shot much video with the camera so if that's your intention, I can't answer for the battery life. But I've used the camera shooting with the EVF accessory for all day trips and never had any problems.
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My first camera lasted for only 25 pictures on one charge. I charged the battery for two hours. I sent it back and got another one. This one lasted for about 60 pictures! I don't know if I should send this one back as well. I love the camera, but I think the charge should last for more than one day. Any one else with problems with battery life?
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It's been very good - maybe a bit better than other cameras I've had. I did buy a back up battery just to be on the safe side (very inexpensive and offered by Amazon when you buy the camera). Just so that if I'm on vacation I will have a back up battery. I can't give you specifics as so far I've not been on a vacation for example, where I might use it all the time. But I've taken hundreds of fall photos and some special occasions and think I haven't charged the camera more than 2 or 3 times in the 2 months I've had it. I've used it almost daily as I take it with me on walks with the dog. Hope this helps. It is the nicest camera I've had. Really delighted with it. It's been very good - maybe a bit better than other cameras I've had. I did buy a back up battery just to be on the safe side (very inexpensive and offered by Amazon when you buy the camera). Just so that if I'm on vacation I will have a back up battery. I can't give you specifics as so far I've not been on a vacation for example, where I might use it all the time. But I've taken hundreds of fall photos and some special occasions and think I haven't charged the camera more than 2 or 3 times in the 2 months I've had it. I've used it almost daily as I take it with me on walks with the dog.... » Read More It's been very good - maybe a bit better than other cameras I've had. I did buy a back up battery just to be on the safe side (very inexpensive and offered by Amazon when you buy the camera). Just so that if I'm on vacation I will have a back up battery. I can't give you specifics as so far I've not been on a vacation for example, where I might use it all the time. But I've taken hundreds of fall photos and some special occasions and think I haven't charged the camera more than 2 or 3 times in the 2 months I've had it. I've used it almost daily as I take it with me on walks with the dog. Hope this helps. It is the nicest camera I've had. Really delighted with it. « Show Less
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I haven't experienced any battery drain issues so far and I have been using it since September 2012. I've been able to use this camera several times on one charge, even shooting in continuous mood with great battery life. I haven't updated the firmware on my camera either. I'd suggest you contact Sony and see what they can do for you or return it for a replacement since you just purchased this camera.
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Elizabeth., I think the Canon SD1200 camera uses a slightly larger battery. I believe it's the NB-6L. This one might work- Nixxell Battery for Canon NB-6L/6LH, CB-2LY and Canon PowerShot D10, D20, S90, S95, S120, SD770 IS, SD980 IS, SD1200 IS, SD1300 IS, SD3500 IS, SD4000 IS, SX170 IS, SX240 HS, SX260 HS, SX270 HS, SX280 HS, SX500 IS, SX510 HS, ELPH 500 HS (Fully Decoded)Check out several listings before buying. Try to find a battery rated at over 750mAh at the lowest price possible. I believe the one above fits the bill. Cheers! Elizabeth., I think the Canon SD1200 camera uses a slightly larger battery. I believe it's the NB-6L. This one might work- Nixxell Battery for Canon NB-6L/6LH, CB-2LY and Canon PowerShot D10, D20, S90, S95, S120, SD770 IS, SD980 IS, SD1200 IS, SD1300 IS, SD3500 IS, SD4000 IS, SX170 IS, SX240 HS, SX260 HS, SX270 HS, SX280 HS, SX500 IS, SX510 HS, ELPH 500 HS (Fully Decoded)Check out several listings before buying. Try to find a battery rated at over 750mAh at the lowest price possible. I believe the one above fits the... » Read More Elizabeth., I think the Canon SD1200 camera uses a slightly larger battery. I believe it's the NB-6L. This one might work- Nixxell Battery for Canon NB-6L/6LH, CB-2LY and Canon PowerShot D10, D20, S90, S95, S120, SD770 IS, SD980 IS, SD1200 IS, SD1300 IS, SD3500 IS, SD4000 IS, SX170 IS, SX240 HS, SX260 HS, SX270 HS, SX280 HS, SX500 IS, SX510 HS, ELPH 500 HS (Fully Decoded)Check out several listings before buying. Try to find a battery rated at over 750mAh at the lowest price possible. I believe the one above fits the bill. Cheers! « Show Less
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Jeff I am also having issues with extremely short battery life. I only get about 15 to 20 pictures and then they are flat. How long does your camera take to run the batteries flat?
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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.
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I can't answer precisely,it lasts loong... :) I recharge it once a week or two,depending on how much I use it.On a vacation, I recharged it first time after 3 days of shooting pics and lots of videos ( I have a 32 gb card in it )... I'm satisfied with battery life!
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I'm referring you to this link, it states that the battery life on the SD850 runs down quickly if you leave the LCD on...but isn't a problem with it off. Not sure about the SD800.Here's the link I found:http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Canon-PowerShot-SD-850-IS-Digital-Camera-Silver/sem/rpsm/oid/180591/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.doGood luck!Sheri
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I used this camera on our vacation with a new set of lithium batteries and took 890 pictures on that set over a week--I haven't changed that set yet. Very few were taken with flash, but I did zoom in and out quite a bit, and changed the scene to macro, etc. I have been very happy with the battery life--even the AAs that came with the camera lasted for a couple hundred pictures for me. I tend to think that the short battery life others are seeing is due to a problem, since I am seeing so many pictures from one set of AAs.
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Thanks CAMPJEEP.Most of my photos will be outside, so it sounds like I should be able to expect well over the stated 260 shots (CIPA standards).I'll purchase a backup battery to be safe. Probably the Maximal after market battery listed here on Amazon. Only $3.45 and the reviewers say that it lasts as long as Canon's.Thanks again.
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I don't know how many recharges the battery will take. I took many pictures on vacation and ran down the battery. It recharged just fine. As a backup, I then bought two "knock-off" batteries from Radio Shack (online), and they have been just fine. MUCH less expensive than from Canon or anywhere else.
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I have had the camera on for taking pictures and video for about 6 hours straight and no issues with the battery. I continued to take pictures and video the rest of the weekend on and off. I have not had to charge it yet. I did not try to run the camera completely out yet either. I am very impressed with this camera so far especially the zoom and colors.