Are these best for a digital camera requiring for AA batteries? If not, what is best? Anyone got rec's?
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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.
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The owner's manual shows how to reset the battery meter for lithium batteries, regular alkaline batteries, or rechargeable AA batteries. The best choice are the "pre-charged" rechargeble batteries. They do not lose power when the camera is stored, and a good set should provide 500 photos outdoors, and 200 or so, if you are using the flash for most photos. I keep two sets, so I can shoot around 1,000 photos before needing to recharge.
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Takes AA batteries. I've had my Canons for ten years now. Most important - never use batteries that can leak. I use only Panasonic Eneloop rechargeable batteries. They're great, much stronger than most rechargeables, and it's easy to forget regular alkaline batteries inside, and they will eventually leak and destroy your binocs. Guaranteed.
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6. And I use any AA's I can get, especially when I travel internationally. Nothing like "7-11 School of Design". Yes, 2 Canon batteries are best, but if you want to travel without carrying chargers for everything, this is a GREAT way to reduce the electrical load. As to good batteries, Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA's are GREAT! I get LOTS more shots, and LOTS more flashes with these batteries.
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You can use the Kodak regular or rechargeable batteries or it works fine with 2 AA--i am using the rechargeable AA that i had for my last digital!! The kodak battery that came with mine didn't even last 2 weeks and they are $$$--rechargeable is best.
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This camera takes 4 AA batteries. I started using the lithium ones rather than the regular alkaline. They last a lot longer and work really well.
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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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Right up front, I haven't tried these models yet, but am researching the 'next' camera. However, having had three different digital cameras and using others at work, I will tell you that in my opinion the AA battery is not the way to go. They just don't last very long & requires spares to be carried around. My most recent camera, a Fuji Finepix F30, has a proprietary battery and I have yet to run it down, even when taking 200+ photos in a given day (it's rumored to last up to 500). I believe these Canon batteries are supposed to come in around 230 which is quite good too. Also, and perhaps more to your point regarding flash recycle time, double-check Canon's site, as it looks like the 850 has a 10 second recycle time for the flash as well (maximum). Good luck ! At any rate, just wanted to throw that out there as I would most definitely 'sacrifice' AA for flash recycle time if in fact the flash recycle time is faster.
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Yea with my experience you wanna go with the more expensive batteries that are made to last longer go to best buy and ask or go on google and search best batterys for digital camera theres batterys that handle better for these cameras and possibly look into rechargeable batteries
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I've used only alkaline batteries in them. But you can use any type of AA batteries. I like them a lot.
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Using regular AA batteries, yes, this will happen. I use Lithium AA batteries and they last through hundreds of pictures including flash. More expensive but well worth the convenience!
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Agreed on AA batteries. I do a bit of international photography and can always find AA batteries. It's impossible to find specialized batteries in most of Africa and Latain America, and a charging unit for a specialized battery is just more gear to lug around, with the risk of loss.
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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?
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they are not aa batteries. they are larger than that, more like the cr123a batteries in cameras and some garage door openers.
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I find them effective. You place a AA battery in the C or D adapter and it works fine.
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Yes, You can use AA batteries but make sure they are lithieum or they will not last long. The re-charge batteries are the best.
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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.