Batteries

[PopArtGal]

I just bought a very nice Canon digital camera. Rechargeable batteries came with it, but I didn't have the charger.

I personally HATE rechargeable batteries.

What should I do?

Buy a charger? Or buy regular batteries?

Also, do I have to always buy canon batteries? Or can I buy kodak, for example!

Thanks!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

what model camera? what type of battery? If they are AA batteries, most probably you can charge them inside the camera. Look at your manual.

 

[RadioNate]

Well if it used AA you'll be going through them like crazy if you don't have recharagables in there. I can't get through 1 event (like my DS's preschool graduation or birthday party) on standard alkaline AA's. But I can get 500 shots or more on rechargebles.

 

[LSDisney]

I use
Energizer e2 Lithium,
and they work great.

I use my camera quite a lot.

I've had them since December, and the batteries are still going strong!

They are also lighter than regular batteries, so the camera is lighter to carry around.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Energizer e2 Lithium is rated at 2500 mAh, rechargeable AAs are rated anywhere from 1,800 mAh to 2,700 mAh. Make sure you buy the 2,500 mAh and up.

 

[PopArtGal]

I have cannon Powershot A540

So I guess I'll buy the ones you all seem to love

 

[bicker]

Definitely check the mAh rating. It makes a very big difference in how long the batteries last on each charge.

I recently ordered batteries through batteries.com and was satisfied with their prices and service. They're currently selling 2500 mAh AA batteries in a 4-pack for $14.99 (good price) and 1850 mAh AA batteries in a 2-pack for $8.99 (not so good price -- check the mAh).

 

[MICKEY88]

Definitely check the mAh rating. It makes a very big difference in how long the batteries last on each charge.

I recently ordered batteries through batteries.com and was satisfied with their prices and service. They're currently selling 2500 mAh AA batteries in a 4-pack for $14.99 (good price) and 1850 mAh AA batteries in a 2-pack for $8.99 (not so good price -- check the mAh).

what did you pay for shipping..??

I just paid 17 for {4}duracell 2650 mAh batteries at walmart...

 

[RadioNate]

The Energizer 2500 are 9.99 at Target for 4.

You can also get their quick charger for less than $20.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Wow! The 15 minute charger in Canada cost... $70 (includes 4x AA 2500mAh batteries, big whoop!)

 

[MICKEY88]

The Energizer 2500 are 9.99 at Target for 4.

You can also get their quick charger for less than $20.

this made me second guess myself, I couldn't believe there was that big a difference between walmart and target, upon checking my bag,

it was 8 batteries for $17

 

[bicker]

what did you pay for shipping..??

I had a 25% off coupon and also got free shipping.

 

[goofy4tink]

Can I tag alon on this thread since I'm having some battery issues as well? I have my much loved PowerShot A610...got it just after Christmas. It came with 4 Panasonic LR6-AA Industrial Alkaline batteries and since the fine print on them says...'may explode if recharged' I'm assuming they aren't to be recharged. So...I used my Panasonic rechargables that I got for my Kodak Easyshare, but they just don't seem to be getting the job done. They are 2300 mAH, so I'm guessing they are going to be less than wonderful?? Will I get the same results from the Energizer e2 lithium batteries? Are they rechargeable? Or should I be looking for a different type of battery?

 

[Kelly Grannell]

I'm pretty sure that your Kodak battery is nearing the end of their life (usually about 500 charges average, regardless full charge or not. Everytime you put it on the docking cradle, it equivalent to 1 charge, on of the reason not liking Kodak system).

I use 1,800 mAh rechargeable for my A95 (equivalent to a 620) and they lasted for 2 days. When I use 2,700 mAh rechargeable for my A95, the batteries last for about 3 days with 50% flash usage.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

PS: answering your question, a Lithium non-rechargeable batteries are approximately 2,500 to 2,700 mAh in capacity.

 

[goofy4tink]

Thanks Kelly. Just the info I needed. You guys are incredibly helpful to those of us who are testing the digital waters, so to speak.

 

[bicker]

While we're at it... Is there an mAh equivalency for regular Alkaline batteries?

 

[AZ JazzyJ]

It's not really applicable to alkaline batteries but if I remember the physics calculations correctly, an alkaline battery delivers 1.5 volts of power at 2600 mAh when at full charge and depreciates 2% per year of non-use. As a battery is used, the voltage produced goes down and depending on the equipment (camera versus flash versus CD player) will cease to work when voltage goes below a certain threshold (usually around 0.9v for cameras). So an alkaline battery may not work in your camera but still may be above the usable threshold for a flash or your personal CD player.

Jeff