How's the battery life? Can you use lithium?
2019225
I used the 9x lithium batteries on a recent African safari and thought the battery life was very good. I took 1500 photos and changed the batteries only once,with life still left on the second set.
2019226
Honestly, I found the battery life very disapointing, four double A batteries, after using the SP800UZ for a couple of years, this new battery concept was a let down. Battery life is terrible.
2019227
The battery life really depends on how much you use the zoom feature. If you zoom a lot...it eats up your battery life. On average I get about 200 to 400 pictures on one set of batteries. You can use rechargeable ones...but they don't last any longer. You should check out the new camera they are going to release at the end of March. The SP-100....it has a bunch of new features a 50X zoom and is only about $100 dollars more than this camera and it will have a cell phone type battery that will last much longer. I have preordered one!
2019228
If you use the right batteries, you can get superb results. Ordinary rechargeable will be disappointing. I use the SANYO Eneloop 4-Position Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger White with eneloop AA 1500 cycle, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Pack. You'll get nearly 300 high def photos (highest resolution), several HD videos ranging from 1 min to 10 min, utilizing the zoom multiple times as well as the flash and review screen on one set of fully charged batteries. Just be sure you have all the other unnecessary functions you can turn on to be turned off. If you leave turned on, you'll drain the batteries very quickly. Conservation and use of what is necessary should be the only items you have set to be on. By the way, I use the camera in my profession and take, on average, 1000 photos in full resolution per month. I've owned the camera since the summer of 2013.
317967
I had issues with that. And the battery. Bad cell. Return was quick and painless tho. Amazon got me a new battery in 2 days. The charger I would recommend only using one that specifies lithium. Battery tender was out of stock so I got a battery tender plus charger. You can leave it on the battery for long periods and it's safe with lithium. I hope this helped.
748247
The battery is replaceable, as per the instructions. The lithium battery should last about 5 to maybe 7 yrs, depending on amount of usage.
1507612
I've only had it for a week, so no battey problems yet. It lasts my whole 10-hour work day on a full charge. There aren't any instructions included abot replacing the battery, but it looks like someone else responded and said it IS user-replaceable. Li-ion should last for years, but good battery maintenance will help extend the life. For at least the first 10 cycles, I charge it fully, then drain it completely. Don't recharge when it drops to 80%, 60%, etc. The performance doesn't suffer at all even when it is almost dead. That should help you get the most life and best performance.
631368
Battery life is very good (a rechargeable lithium battery). I have a an external charger and don't have to connect with USB.j:
1874766
Hello Geoff, sorry for the delay. I haven't actually used it with any lithium batteries but it has worked great with the alkalines that I have tested. I hope this helps.
92067
I don't know anything about a lithium battery. I have had my grill for two years with no problem. I use it on an average of once a week.
88074
You plug into 110v. Their charger can be used on any of their lithium products.
856513
Ours uses two AA batteries. On the lithiums, our will run around 3 hours of constant use.
2031151
It's pretty good... I got up to 2 days use with mine without charging. And when I gave it to my friend in Africa.. He never complained about battery life despite the fact their wasn't steady power supply where he lives.
1057889
Good question! We've only had this unit a short time but other experiences with lithium batteries proves they really outperform nicd.
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.
1745788
Overall the battery life is good. For a heavy user like me it lasts for 2.5 to 3.5hrs. its good. the only drawback is it has a inbuilt battery. which means its not user replaceable.
1297580
Clarence is right, one full charge of the lithium batteries will last 15-20 hours of continuous use. Charge it over night and it will last all day.
585029
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.
2008625
You asked two questions, first a comparison between NiMN and the Lithium. There really is no comparison, the Lithium by far is a better battery. Your second question is it worth twice the price. That depends on several factors. First do you make your living with this tool? Another factor how do you use this tool? Lets say your working upon a scaffold, your getting up and down and if you have co-workers upon the scaffold helping you, then it might be worth the additional price. But if your working in your shop and a charger is handy, then most likely the price is too high. If you still want one, wait until they go on sale. I got my Lithium around Christmas. The sale price justified the additional cost.
705424
I use the lithium batteries and I don't have a problem with the camera eating the batteries. This is my 4th Power Shot SX due to the fact that I have dropped or lent them to others and thus they got damaged but the performance keeps me coming back. i HATE rechargeable batteries but the lithium by energizer are great.Joan B