Battery life? Is a backup necessary on a day we want to take lots of pictures?
583567
Battery should last for approx. 200 shots, but if you view & edit in between taking photos, or take video, it uses more battery life; if it's cold outside, the battery can also be affected. I always bring a backup charged battery just in case.
1258633
The battery life on this camera is not real good. I carry an extra battery to ensure that I can take a full day of photos. Then I have to recharge at night.
57578
I have taken 250-300 photos in daylight, on one charge. I do not ever remember the camera being heavy on battery usage.
1514692
The camera comes complete with a rechargeable battery. I tested the battery's life on a 13-hour photo excursion (turned the unit off when I wasn't using it) and it performed well. You can purchase a rechargeable battery for this unit, they're easy to find...but you don't need to. It powers a memory of 101 photos and 26 minutes of video. If you buy a 4-gigabit chip you get 697-pic capability. During those 13 hours, I tried to shoot that many photos and didn't even come close.
89248
Yes i would recommend on with better battery life..... Its not that good of a camera....
1206043
can take more than 100 pictures without being recharged the battery, the battery lasts much
1056420
I can't give you the number of hours. Perhaps google it to get something exact. However in usage I was able to vacation in Las Vegas last year, take photos all days for several days before recharging. Certainly not frequently. This is all approximate and based on my sketchy memory. :)
858701
Easily a day, maybe 2. Video will kill the battery. It also depends on how long you look at the pics on the back of the camera.
12624
I go through 2 batteries a day. It depends on how many photos one takes. I took 800 photos in 10 days, and recharged both of my batteries every night. I never missed an opportunity to take a photo.
324000
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
743675
I take high resolution photos so battery life is shorter than it would be with lower. Right now it is 1/4 used up and has 109 minutes on it. I plan to buy a spare battery and keep one charged all the time.
1505631
Battery life is fair, I'd say. I bought a couple of extras and keep them charged and handy, especially when out and about. Hard to quantify the delay question, focusing can take a moment or fail completely in certain situations. One can minimize the problem by prefocusing and then tripping the shutter at the desired moment.
1505637
There is a little delay. More on some settings than others. I would say the battery life is good but I would recommend having a backup. I haven't had the camera for long and I'm no expert so I don't know what would be considered normal usage. I have shot over a hundred pictures on one battery and that is with some playing around with the camera also. Hope this helps.
2275606
no you don't have to.just buy an extra battery and keep it charged with you.it is bulky and heavy if you are not shooting professional long video and sessions.keep your money in your pocket.
656776
It is a CON. The battery is used for other Nikon cameras with good results. Remember that these batteries take a couple of discharge cycles to reach their full potential. You can but extra chargers and batteries on the web which is the first thing I do. Then I always have a backup.
858042
Some Sony cameras have the battery time left in minutes, which is extremely helpful. For the Canon, we have just had to carry an extra battery around at all times. We seem to get 100+ shots before having to change batteries, and have never run down two batteries within a day, so it works out ok.
1919421
hello! Pretty good battery life...this has been a GREAT camera. This is my son's - he's really into making movies, uses it every day.Would recommend!