Can one substitute NiHi rechargeable batteries for the Alkaline batteries in this camera?
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You are very welcome. I am glad that I could help. Good luck with your purchase.Ted
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I believe you can use any AA chargeable batteries. The charger shown here will charge NiMhydride AA batteries.
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I have the SX130 and when researching the camera, I read many reviews that state rechargeable batteries must be used or else you will be replacing the alkaline AA batteries often. Alkaline batteries are not meant to be used in high capacity electronics except in an emergency when you can't get rechargeables. Many reviewers have used Sanyo Enloop NiMH rechargeables and I have used Rayovac NiMH Pre-charged Rechargables. Try them and I think you will be happy with them.
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As long as your camera accepts alkaline AA cells, it will accept NiMH AA cells. Don't get fooled into buying only Canon brand NiMH cells for Canon camera. Any brand will do. But of course I strongly recommend low self-discharge NiMH cells. See my previous post.
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Yes, these are excellent batteries for a camera. We found they last 2-4 times longer than alkalines and then you just recharge them for the next use.
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I do not have those specific batteries. .. But I do not see why not. Have charged batteries for the following: Sony rx100 Canon s 100 Canon 70 Panasonic gf1 Panasonic l x1 Samsung note 3 Sanyo xacti So. ..i really do not expect a challenge. I am on to buying my third unit. My friend was so impressed that he refused to return it Cheers
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Yes, but it is tricky. I replaced my old oral B professional battery with a rechargeable AA NiMH battery. This requires soldering wires and purchase of a smaller replacement battery spring to secure in place because the original battery was a shorter non standard size.
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I suggest buying rechargeable batteries. Mine worked great with this camera and last longer.
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The camera takes 4 AA batteries -- alkaline (4 supplied with camera), lithium ion, or nickel metal hydride (NiMH). There is a camera menu setting for the type of battery you're using. NiMH is the latest technology, and Eneloop makes a good set that comes with a charger. In the latest version, you can apparently re-charge their NiMH batteries 1,500 times. Also, NiMH batteries hold much more of their charge over time - even for years. So your backup set of batteries will be ready to go even after 2-3 years in the side pocket of your camera bag.
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Yes, as long as the batteries are AA or AAA NickelMetalHydride (NiMH).Do not put there NiCd, LiIon, Alkalines, or any other type of battery, just NiMH
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I used alkaline batteries and have not had to replace yet-bought about four months ago. Rechargeable should be fine. No screwdriver needed-easy to replace.
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I don't think rechargeable batteries are recommended for use in this unit. I buy the big pack of alkaline AA batteries at Sams or Costco to reduce cost and save spent batteries to be taken for recycling during our haz waste day. Great little unit for the $$
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Yes you can, however I have been having trouble with these batteries not being identified by my camera. Not sure why, they charge fine and camera starts but then says is not recognized do you want to continue? Right now not pleased with them. This just started occurring after about a month of having them.
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The Wasabi NB-6L batteries can be charged in the OEM charger for Canon NB-6L; I would be very surprised if it didn't also work the other way around, though I haven't actually done it.
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You can charge any rechargeable alkaline or NiMH batteries; not just the iGogreen one
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I believe that you can use alkaline AA's in a pinch, but they won't last very long. I've always used Lithium AA's or NiMH rechargables.
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No, you have to use a rechargeable replacement battery. Kodak or generic will work fine if you match the sizes.