Is Canon doing away with AA Batteries in the Powershot line?
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Absolutely right!! I'm looking for a new camera now, and DO want the convenience of AA batteries! Please let me know if you find out which camera(s) do take AA batteries...
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This camera does not use a typical AA battery. I'm not sure exactly what kind of battery it is but it is rechargeable and came with the camera. Leave the battery in the camera and plug the adapter into the camera to recharge. I did find I needed to recharge every day on our trip otherwise the battery would die mid day on the second day.
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Call Canon Support (1-800-OK-CANON). So sorry for the late response. Unfortunately I do not know why the model number has (aa). But here is the number to Canon Support to maybe help. Thank you again.
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It uses 4 AA batteries. That is a feature I liked because the batteries always run out when you are in the middle of taking pictures, and it is easy to have extra AA batteries to keep taking photos. But it would take time to recharge the batteries and you would miss out on photo opportunities.
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It takes a Canon camera battery. They last longer between charges than the AA batteries. It has a built in plug on the charger that comes with the camera, you just plug it into the wall and it recharges. If you are worried about not having a charge when you need it you can purchase an extra battery. They prefer this type here because we use it to take pictures of damages and need it to be charged at all times.
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I used the AA batteries that came with the camera but they went dead quickly. Based on other feedback I purchased the Lithium batteries and they have been the answer for me.
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6 AA batteries but really you should be using it with 2 Canon batteries. Everything else that needs AA I just use Sanyo Eneloops.
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The battery is the square rechargeable kind, not AA. You charge battery by plugging the camera in, you can also charge it if you attach it to your computer and it is on. You can also buy a separate charger where you take it out of the camera and place it into the unit.
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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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No they're not, that's why I was skeptical myself, but I've already used them for several photo shoots; they totally work as long as my old batteries whatever the brand name is. But yeah they're not canon.
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The PowerShot A2300 uses the same battery that most of the other PowerShot models use. (We've got an S90 and an S95 rolling around the house as well..) From absolutely dead to fully charged, the battery is in the cradle for about 90 minutes. On a full charge, my youngest hammered off about 400 shots (sans flash) and a few minutes of video without a problem. Your Mileage May Vary, but battery performance is one of the areas where the PowerShop holds up well in comparisons.
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Hi Jeffrey,If you !mean you have several different brands of batteries then that won't make a difference. I use both Canon and 3rd party batteries in this grip with no problem.As for other batteries, I don't think you can use them. At least the one i got didn't come with an AA adapter. I hope this helps.
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Thanks CAMPJEEP.Most of my photos will be outside, so it sounds like I should be able to expect well over the stated 260 shots (CIPA standards).I'll purchase a backup battery to be safe. Probably the Maximal after market battery listed here on Amazon. Only $3.45 and the reviewers say that it lasts as long as Canon's.Thanks again.
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No, this camera does not use AA batteries and this Canon camera uses a rechargeable battery and they are not too expensive and charges rather fast. I have several off-branded batteries and a couple of Canon batteries for this camera and battery life seems rather good for any battery I have used in this camera. You also get the Canon battery charger along with a battery with this camera.
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Yes, I had the Canon Powershot SX280 also and was frustrated by the battery problem. I brought it back and later purchased the Canon Powershot SX700HS. I was able to take over 200 shots and 30 minutes of video with plenty of battery power left.
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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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I dont use AA batteries because they don't last very long. I use 2 Canon E6 batteries.