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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Uses AA batteries, but have use it for more than 100 pictures and havent yet needed to recharge the ones the camera came with.
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They are close to AA size, but are actually bigger. They are 3.6v batteries, and AA batteries are 1.5v batteries. They aren't interchangeable and probably wouldn't fit. These aren't appropriate to use in your camera.If you are using regular alkaline batteries (non-rechargeable), then that would explain why your batteries die so quickly. NiMH rechargeable batteries last much longer. You should be able to find some good high-capacity ones on Amazon somewhere.
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This camera takes 4 AA batteries. I started using the lithium ones rather than the regular alkaline. They last a lot longer and work really well.
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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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Only issue I know of is the cost of Canon batteries. I bought an aftermarket package on amazon with a charger and two batteries for under 20 bucks. I believe it was supplied bu Batteryfly whom I have used before and have had no problem. One advantage of this type of battery is the size. Take up a lot less space and weight then sets of AAs.
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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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Hi Joyce,According to the Canon Powershot A1300 website, AA batteries are the ones required for that particular camera.Jack
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6. And I use any AA's I can get, especially when I travel internationally. Nothing like "7-11 School of Design". Yes, 2 Canon batteries are best, but if you want to travel without carrying chargers for everything, this is a GREAT way to reduce the electrical load. As to good batteries, Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA's are GREAT! I get LOTS more shots, and LOTS more flashes with these batteries.
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It only uses AA batteries, and it burns through them rather quickly. The camera often died at the worst times.
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Yes, "PENTAX D-BH109" is on the part I use to hold AA batteries. Energizer Ultimate Lithium lasts longest, but is also works great with alkaline AA batteries. Try your on-camera HDR - awesome!
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I bought this for my daughter who is 14, it uses AA batteries and that is the only downfall about this camera. I also bought rechargable batteries and charger so I wouldn't keep having to buy AA batteries all the time. She loves it and the panaramic ability. Good starter camera for responsible young person. Hope this helps.
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one more vote for the Energizer L91 AA lithium batteries. I found they lasted at least 4 times as long as brand name alkaline batteries in my now stolen canon a530. while the initial purchase of the batteries is more expensive they end up costing you less money because they last so much longer. i also noticed the camera weighed much less with them in it and the flash seemed to recharge faster.
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Too late but....Don't buy camera with external AA batteries. I have a Canon A400, is the cheapest from Canon but Rechargeable batteries can make you spend more money. Buy with NiCd/mAh/lithium-ion integrated like SD600. Rechargeable AA batteries (I have Energizer 2100 mAh) won't last more than a year or two and now I have to buy more.
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I dont use AA batteries because they don't last very long. I use 2 Canon E6 batteries.
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This model of Canon employs standard AA batteries and so any appropriate AA battery charger and complimenting battery for this kind will work. Some camera specific battery chargers will not work because they are intended to charge the specific Lithium Ion or NiCad battery pack associated with a particular camera model which may not be AA-cell types. Generally you want a battery that has the highest mAH rating (milli-ampere hours).ACDelco Insta-Use (Pre-Charged) 2000mAh Ni-MH AA Battery is a good example of new technology that should work well instead of disposable batteries.
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The camera uses four AA batteries. I use rechargable AA batteries in my camera, and they work great.