Can you just use a regular AA battery?
1381562
Of course! But don't connect it to the USB cable with a standard battery-- when it's used in wired mode it automatically recharges the battery. That would be bad.
1381563
When opening the battery compartment, it says to only use 1.2v NiMh batteries (Basically rechargeable batteries).
1381564
The enclosed literature does specifically say to use only NiMH. Mine shipped with a Sanyo Eneloop, which for me is the best possible option, since I already have a dozen of the same. But it's AA sized, and unless they used a foolishly voltage-sensitive design, I would expect an AA to at least function. However the current supplying capacity of Alkalines is lower than NiMH, so it's possible that it wouldn't function fully - that seems unlikely though for anything that takes /hours/ to drain a NiMH.
1381565
Yes you can! Although I'd advise against it given that it uses 1900mha battery so it would drain any regular alkaline batteries in hours
424533
Yes. The unit takes 2 AA batteries. You can use rechargeable NiCad or standard alkaline. And there is a setting in the tool menu to tell it which type you're using to get the best usage. I'm not sorry in the least that I got mine. Go for it!
1399660
Yes. You can use regular batteries as well. I am currently using regular batteries on the two I have because both rooms are a bit dark and the time shuts off on evenings when it gets darker.
195794
Yes, they are AA like any other, Not rechargeable so you can use them in anything that takes a normal battery. They will just last a lot longer. Hope that helps.
444456
You need a separate battery pack to use AA batteries. But, they only cost a few dollars. Good to have as they have about twice the power as the standard battery and it is nice to have a readily available backup if your batteries go dead.
1612774
The instruction book that came with it says you can, but not to do it excessively as it can decrease the overall life of the battery.
1510641
I've never tried a AA battery but I can tell you the battery this comes with is nearly twice and size as far as thickness goes and about 20% longer so not sure a AA would work. The battery this calls for is an 18650. You can find them for around $10-$15 for 2 plus a charger (since they are rechargeable). Much better value than a AA anyway. Even if your AA are rechargeable they won't hold as much power as these. Hope this helps.
337226
You can use regular batteries but depending on how often you use it, you'll be changing them fairly frequently so it may be more economical to get rechargeable.
521701
Any AA batteries will work, I used regular ones and they are still working two months later
433938
The batteries that it comes with are LI rechaargables , I didn't read any documentation stating they could take AA batteries. The shape of the batteries is different than a AA.
1588826
Yes it does take regular AA batteries.. which I feel personally is a great option when you are on an outing..just buy a bundle of batteries and forget about the battery coming down.. you always have stock with you!...the normal one the square batteries which you need to re-charge it always is not a good one when you are in a place where there are no plug-ins!..Overall for the money we spend.. it is a great stuff..
1614788
You can do either. It comes with two separate inserts: one for AAs and one for standard Canon batteries.
151515
On versions that have the built in battery, I am not sure there is a way to replace it. If you do have problems with one that has a built in battery, you may have to contact the manufacturer. Some models don't have built in batteries so you just use regular AA batteries.
170539
What do you mean my "Regular AA batteries"?If your item takes rechargable AAs, these will work just fine.What does your manual say?
1225490
If your camera says it takes +AA batteries, I don't see why it cannot be used.
1831000
No, mine had standard AAA batteries. I presume you could put rechargeable batteries in and then remove them for recharging but recharging with batteries in situ is not an option.Mark
688927
You can use either alkaline AA batteries or rechargeable AA batteries. I prefer the rechargeable and always keep a couple of spare ones with me.