Which Cameras use AA batteries? Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver) This seems to be the best small point and shoot digital camera that uses AA batteries. I prefer AA because rechargeable batteries are cheap and readily available. Alkaline batteries are even more available. I do not want expensive custom batteries that will eventually be hard to find. Why is this model dropping in popularity and why is it selling for more than list price? Is there a better camera in its class? Which Cameras use AA batteries? Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver) This seems to be the best small point and shoot... » Read More Which Cameras use AA batteries? Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver) This seems to be the best small point and shoot digital camera that uses AA batteries. I prefer AA because rechargeable batteries are cheap and readily available. Alkaline batteries are even more available. I do not want expensive custom batteries that will eventually be hard to find. Why is this model dropping in popularity and why is it selling for more than list price? Is there a better camera in its class? « Show Less
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Dang, anyone know if there are still any cameras that use real batteries like this? I'd have had to replace my Sony multiple times over if it used proprietary batteries. They're such a pain, and I wish NOTHING used them. I need a new/better camera though, and REALLY want something that still uses regular batteries.
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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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I just realized that you're comparing the older SX100 - not the newer SX110 - to the SX120. So my points above is worthless. It only compares the 110 to the 120.You are correct, I only tried that on Canon's. Canon cameras that use their own proprietary battery has a battery meter, and the ones using AA does not.Another upgrade from the SX110 is that you can see more thumbnails at a time.
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For Juli,I just bought 2 sets of rechargeable batteries (Bunny Batteries) with chargers and keep them charged up. If you don't want to go the rechargeable route, buy a 16 or 24 pk of AAs and ALWAYS keep an extra set of 4 in your camera bag. That way, if your camera runs out of power, you can pop another set in. My experience is, they last pretty well.
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Hello, the camera comes with two AA regular batteries that we use for many electronic devices. You may purchases rechargeable batteries though. NOTE that the camera does NOT come with that Lithium square battery that other Canon cameras use :(
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Yes, of course. In addition, you can choose a battery holder/adapter to use 4 AA batteries. there's the pentax version or cheap knockoffs which are fine. good rechargeables last longer (more shots), and are cheap to have multiple sets, plus in an emergency you can buy regular AAs. (my go-to on rechargeable AAs is eneloop. my 5-year old eneloops last longer than brand new energizer rechargeables, which also frequently suffer dead cells.)
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Well it runs on AA batteries 4 of them and it is quite good but you can buy rechargeable batteries and you will always have them. But as I said in the review there are better cameras out there for the same price
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No, not as the camera is designed. A savvy electronics technician could rig an external power supply using disposable batteries (lithium or alkaline), but it would cost more than the camera, and really not be worth the trouble. Both Nikon and Canon make point-and-shoot cameras powered by AA alkalines, although none with an f/1.8 or f/2 lens.
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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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Yes this camera takes regular AA batteries. However, this is a 'high drain device' which means that even the best batteries won't last long. I highly recommend a set of rechargeable AA batteries, such as 3100 capacity (find it on Amazon because the ones in stores are generally 1500 capacity). They recharge quickly and last longer on this device.
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This camera just uses 2 AA batteries. My daughter gave me my last Kodak camera, and she also gave me rechargeable batteries with a charger and the batteries work great in this camera. Happy Picture Taking!!!!!
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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 Canon cameras that use AA batteries can use rechargeable NiMH batteries in AA format. In my Canon "A" series camera I use four PowerEx rechargeable AA batteries (2700 mAh). With the setup, battery life is phenomenal. I can take hundreds of pictures with one set of batteries. (I rarely use flash, but I do keep the LCD display turned on whenever I use the camera.) The new SX110 uses only two AA batteries, and I'm wondering how the battery life will be for my type of usage pattern. The SX110 would be very tempting if the disappointments reported for the SX100 have been overcome. The Canon cameras that use AA batteries can use rechargeable NiMH batteries in AA format. In my Canon "A" series camera I use four PowerEx rechargeable AA batteries (2700 mAh). With the setup, battery life is phenomenal. I can take hundreds of pictures with one set of batteries. (I rarely use flash, but I do keep the LCD display turned on whenever I use the camera.) The new SX110 uses only two AA batteries, and I'm wondering how the battery life will be for my type of usage pattern. The SX110 would be very tempting if the disappointments reported for the SX100 have been overcome.
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Hi Joyce,According to the Canon Powershot A1300 website, AA batteries are the ones required for that particular camera.Jack
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The camera uses two inexpensive, readily available AA batteries. Also, the extra weight of the batteries make it a little easier to steady the camera when taking pictures.
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The Coolpix L28 20.1mp uses 2 AA flashlight batteries. It is best to use Lithium batteries. Next in line would be Alkaline. I have not found a rechargeable battery that really holds up. But, I like the flexibility of using readily available flashlight batteries, and not being limited to proprietary rechargeables. That's one reason I bought this camera.
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Unfortunately the design of this camera doesn't allow to put AA batteries instead of Lithium Ion Camera Battery For Sony (acumulator battery), which is included in the set. However I don't have any problems with it. Usually fully charged original acumulator battery is sufficient for one day shooting. My own acumulator battery is working well for more than couple of years since I bought this particular Sony camera.
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Hi Lorraine. It is a rechargeable battery not AA's. I own two of these cameras......buy one.....you will LOVE it. I am a long time Canon user.