how long does the battery work? My cat will be outside about 10 hours per day, and I am looking for a camara that works that amount of time. thanks
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It takes 2 AAA batteries. They should certainly last 10 hours, but I would expect if you're going to use it every day, you would want to try rechargeables. I don't have any experience with them.
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We put ours on the dog while he was alone for four hours and it was already dead before we got home. I also think it might be rather big for a cat.
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Chances are it will fall off. I would not use it outdoors unless the cat is kept to a certain area so you can find the camera easily. I would also advise keeping your cat indoors. Recent studies have that free ranging cats kill3.7 billion birds annually. The government is adopting a catch and euthanize policy for free ranging cats.
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Normally is 8 hours, but you can change the interval of photo taking, hopes it can last for 10 hours.
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The battery life is definitely on the short side, but with three batteries, one being the wasabi one, there was only once in our recent trip that I got to battery #3, and I tend to take a lot of pictures. I did get to battery #2 several times. The batteries charge only outside the camera in the wall charger, which is 120/240, so you can't charge it with your computer, at least without buying something that could do that--if such a thing exists. They charge relatively fast, though, so you can recharge them all in the evening and be ready to go the next morning.
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Hi Everyone.I am searching to buy an extra battery for this camcorder but do not know what type battery will work with it. Anyone know please tell me where can i buy and model number, thanks.Peter Vo
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I found the battery lasted all day - taking around 200-250 shots, with perhaps a dozen or so also with flash. I would assume it would last a bit less with more flash use, but I was fine with how long it lasted. I plan on getting another battery just for backup, but for most folks, one battery should be fine.
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I haven't taken much video with my camera. However, I have left my camera on by accident and taken multiple photos on several different days without the battery going dead. I think it has a good, long battery life. Not sure if this helped, but told you what i know about the battery.
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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.
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My first camera lasted for only 25 pictures on one charge. I charged the battery for two hours. I sent it back and got another one. This one lasted for about 60 pictures! I don't know if I should send this one back as well. I love the camera, but I think the charge should last for more than one day. Any one else with problems with battery life?
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It should last at least 6 hrs as my guess since it never ran out on me. Its size is about twice that of V-70. The camcorder with the battery lodged on fits nicely in the bag.
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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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all day and no problem. :) a fully charged new battery gives about 1.5 hour for video and 4 hours for picture taking. It is a fun little camera.
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Hard to say how long the battery lasts. I bought the large battery that mounts on the side of the camera which was defective. So, I bought a 12 volt riding lawn mower battery, put it into a small soft sided ice chest designed for packing lunches and attached lightweight battery cables to the 12 volt cable that came with the defective battery. The Lilliput monitor will run for days on this battery and it hangs from the tripod or sits on the ground.
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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.
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I've never timed it, but I went for an extended horseback ride with friends, shooting video every few minutes, for sometimes a few minutes at a time, and never ran down the battery. Did probably a dozen little vids, and still pics, too. I've never run out of battery, but after I've used the camera quite a bit, I put it in the nifty wall charger, so that I don't get out there and find a dead battery. Hate that! Love my camera!
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Hi John, if you take video, it will last for 2 to 4 hours, you can buy a spare battery at the same time. Feng Te
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I haven't really gauged how long the battery lasts; much depends on flash usage, video vs. stills, etc. But, the battery in my new camera out lasts its predecessor, and I don't even give battery life a second thought. If you're worried, get a second, back-up battery.
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I don't have enough experience with prolonged photo sessions to give you definitive answer on the battery life. My initial perception is that it's less than the Canon pocket cameras I've used in the past. That's why I bought a couple of aftermarket batteries to have as spares. I did not exhaust the battery over the holiday period, during which time I turned the camera on frequently and took a modest number of photos (less than 100), all on a single charge. I do not view battery life as a negative on this camera.
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The battery last two hours (recording).The quality of pictures is ok but isn't comparable with the dslr.A monitor can be attached via HDMI port