batteries: Can anyone, who has used both AA batteries and the battery packs, tell me what are the advantages/disadvantages and which they recommend?
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+1 on Ryan's post. I just recently bought this sx110is camera, and when I was shopping for my new digital camera my very first criteria was AA batteries. It goes without saying that having a universally available power suppy while traveling is indispensible. It's so easy to forget to charge proprietary batteries - and that's if you remembered to bring the charger. Even at home, I never want to have the day come that I want to capture a moment but can't, because I forgot to charge the battery pack. It's true that you'll get more shots per charge on a proprietary battery pack, but when you can get several hundred from a set of AA's, what else do you need? The one downfall of the 2xAA's in this canon is a long flash recharge time (during which you cannot take any pictures, flash or not) - around 5 seconds if you use the highest of 3 flash settings (flash recharge is pretty quick on the medium or low flash settings). If you're going to be at an engagement where you're going to want quicker turnaround (wedding/whatever) you can always buy Lithium AA's - expensive, but great performance. Also consider that a typical lithium battery pack will only last around 5 years. It's the nature of lithiums. Plus, if you care, niMH is better for the environment than lithium...
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I have the model that uses aa batteries. I do love the product and have bought several as presents for friends and relatives, they also love the product. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful,
1588825
We use AA batteries in it, but only while the regular batteries are charging. As others have stated, the AA batteries are rapidly depleted, so are really only worthwhile as backup.
206767
Are you using the NP-550 rechargeable? I haven't had any problem with them lasting at least an hour or so. I actually turned them both on and left them on till they died and they both lasted an hour. On the other hand when using 6-AA's (supplied with the kit) they went out in about 20 minutes. They are very cheap batteries.
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After reading (doing my own research from previous owners) I followed their advise:a) Regular AA batteries work but are short lived; so I did what was recommended by other users: Energizer lithium AA.b) Many people complain that the camera is slow; so I followed their advise on this also: Scan Disk Exteme Class 10.I recently went on a trip to Italy and had no trouble at all taking pictures!
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one AA battery (i recommend Duracell batteries: they are the best for a long session and really pack a punch ;-D)
1713662
I use the energizer lithium AA. They seem to do a great job. Not sure about external packs.
438208
The AA batteries have plastic pouch they go in to make it like a regular canon battery (think xbox 360 controller) so i guess it doesn't matter if you use both.
206766
What battery are you using? I couldn't find any of the alternatives, so I use the 6 AA batteries and did two 30-min video sessions without changing them. Hope this helps! Charlie Seymour Jr, http://CharlieTheMarketer.com/sample-videos
1787889
I got like 300 pictures and 5 minutes of video on the alkaline batteries that came with my camera. ... My rechargeable Energizer 2300mAh nimh batteries seemed to be doing about the same. (surprisingly ... I usually get better performance out of the rechargeable, but I may have been using an old / worn out set)
2199643
Yes, You can use AA batteries but make sure they are lithieum or they will not last long. The re-charge batteries are the best.
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I have rechargeable AA's but its not a pack. They lasted over 300 pics though!
819589
No, a battery pack comes with the camera with a charger. AA batteries will not work....
337227
I actually didn't use rechargable. I used regular AA and it worked perfectly for me!
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I use Eneloop rechargeable batteries in mine and swap out with a spare set every month or so to stay ahead of dead batts. It's nice that they run it on 2 AAs - I'm currently using a pair of 550s that use 4 AAA each.
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I use Energizer Ultimate Lithium and get very good battery life. More expensive, but more pictures. I use only cameras that use AAs, since AAs are available almost anywhere in the world, eliminating failures in 'charged battery management' that would leave me without an operable camera.
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2 wonderfully inexpensive totally common AA batteries available almost anywhere! Like to pay a bit more? Go alkaline or lithium AA for longer lasting. They are also easy to change!