Which Cameras use AA batteries? Why is this model dropping in popularity and why is it selling for more than list price?
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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.
1159151
+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...
1180028
I am planning to get Canon SX20is since I am hiking the Sierras again late Summer. I like the fact that it uses 4 AA alkaline batteries - which I can easily purchase. It has 20X Optical Zoom so hopefully I can get a lot of wild life pictures from afar. I took several pictures of a bear and her cubs last year with Olympus(4X optical zoom) and they turn out very disappointing :(
1900740
You cannot use AA batteries in this camera. It uses a 3.6V 1520mAh 5.5Wh lithium battery.
1147413
I bought this for my daughter who is 14, it uses AA batteries and that is the only downfall about this camera. I also bought rechargable batteries and charger so I wouldn't keep having to buy AA batteries all the time. She loves it and the panaramic ability. Good starter camera for responsible young person. Hope this helps.
1704054
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...
476510
I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.
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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!
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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!
1343496
The main reason I bought this cam was because it takes AA batteries (disposable or rechargeable) I have used energizer lithium and also their e2 titanium batts -which lasted almost two weeks on a backpack trip.
1887151
You can use AA rechargable batteries in this camera, or just regular AA. I only use it for a few at a time, so I am not sure I can comment about 100 in a day. Hope this is helpful
44389
Ummm, it isn't a digital camera so it doesn't have a main battery. All it requires is a watch battery and you can buy thoes for like $6.
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one more vote for the Energizer L91 AA lithium batteries. I found they lasted at least 4 times as long as brand name alkaline batteries in my now stolen canon a530. while the initial purchase of the batteries is more expensive they end up costing you less money because they last so much longer. i also noticed the camera weighed much less with them in it and the flash seemed to recharge faster.
819588
No, AA batteries will not work. The camera comes with a battery pack and charger. Hope that helps!
1228572
How long do the batteries last? I love my Lithium rechargables on my Kodak becasue I have NEVER ran out of batteries. My mother has also purchased digital cameras that use 4 AAs and is also having to recharge them. It drives me crazy!!!!!!!!! Do you generally carry around extra batteries? I guess I also leave my camera plugged in, so it is always fully charged and ready to go. I would like to try and Olympus but the 4 AA batteries is really holding me back!Please help!
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This camera take AA batteries, but I would not buy one. The one I bought did not work and their return policy is horrible and so I am just out the money and had to buy a different camera.
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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.