How long last the battery? Can I use with the battery charger connected? Some cameras has not this capability
766617
You can use it with the charger connected, however the charger chord is very short so you can not use it comfortably that way. Not sure how long the battery lasts.
766618
yes, you can use it with the charger connected and the battery will last about 3-4 hours depending on usage.
875755
Does anyone know if you can re-charge the battery through the USB port while it is still in the camera or only with the charger?
1715594
What do you want to know. It charges by using USB charger. I let it charge for about 4 hours. The battery is built in. It's the same battery for clock and camera.
1830615
Hard to say. Sometimes the camera can lay there for weeks, and then the battery does run down. Old camera, but have not had problems with using it and the battery failing. Taken upwards of 40 pics and still had some juice to it. My camera is old and charges thru the USB port so when I copy the pics I just charge it up then.
2019288
Hi! I ended up using rechargeable sony batteries... they lasted a long time...and I always kept a spare pair... I didn't want a missed photo opportunity!My new camera has a different kind of lithium battery that needs its own charger... It's annoying because if the battery loses all its charge, I can't just throw in a couple of duracell AA's and keep shooting photos... I have to wait for a recharge ... or buy an extra battery for several $$$ I hope this helps! ps... I also know that cold temperatures really knock down battery life.
534544
I'm sorry, I did not keep track of how long it took to charge; I just did them overnight. Once it's charged, according to the camera readout, it is good for more than 6 hours of running. The two batteries should be good for most conceivable situations. I have pretty much stopped using the charger that comes with the camera.
1817708
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!
1865151
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.
494730
I haven't had any issues that I know of. The nice thing is the camera doesn't really eat battery power anyway, but I always carry the extra one when I'm out. I don't pay attention to which one goes in, and I couldn't tell you a difference. My only suggestion is you ALWAYS take care of your batteries, and they'll last.
410654
Sorry = I don't have a good answer - I used charged batteries and keep a spare (uncharged) for backup. It seemed like they lasted a long time. One problem - recently, I couldn't get the camera to turn off - had to remove the batteries to get it off - haven't retried it! I'm a big help! I do like the camera!
777078
I have not had a problem with the batteries. My use of the camera is occasional so I am not taxing thebatteries to any extent. I don't recall just how long I have had the camera, but to date I have had no need to change the batteries. To my knowledge this camera does not accept charging.
247068
The charge is different for everyone. Depends on how much you use it and what you do with it. When I use my camera several hours at a time I find I need to recharge daily, but if you don't plan on using it a lot 3 should be OK. You might look into a solar charger. I don't think they are very expensive.
1173993
I would say that the battery life would last you a full day is used immensely, or two-three days with less use. I have used it for over 4-5 days by taking pictures and simply turning the camera on and off as needed because of the quick startup. If you stayed somewhere for a week and needed pictures (and it was charged already) I would say to charge it once more while there to be safe.
2028454
Thank you Guys for all your answers. Just want to ask one more question. When is the time to recharge it to prolong its lifespan? When it is completely dead, when light is red when pressing that little button or should I rely on camera battery status?
247070
I would do a "test run" with your camera to see how many photos you can take during a day. It may be help to remove the battery each day as some cameras will drain the power. I have never been away from charging power for that length of time so I can not give an accurate answer.
440530
The camera I had come with build-in battery, but I do not know how long it last, never tried
858700
You do not say for how long assume you do this till the battery dies which I have never done< it should last a couple hoursI have taken 30 to 40 pictures in a matter of 10 mins. and the battery did not drain so sorry but little help hereI am satisfied with the normal charge life of these.