Canon camera question re batteries

[RobertInOntario]

I don't know about Cannon, but my first digital camera also used four AA batteries, and they would drop out at around 25 or 30 shots. I had the same problem as you, carrying around a pocket full of batteries. You can use rechargeables, I tried that, but they don't last as long either. I used NiMH batteries because of their capacity, but I found that they charge up with slightly less voltage than the NiCad ones and the net result is that, although they still have a charge, there's not enough voltage to run the camera. I finally sold that camera, and now I have a Kodak that seems to go for hundreds of shots on a proprietary battery.

Thanks, Don. That's exactly what I found as well -- that re-chargeables are even worse, maybe lasting half as long as regular batteries.

My son has a Kodak camera that we bought him that has its own rechargeable battery -- I think we're also going to start using that more. At least it can't hurt to try -- and will be cheaper & more convenient.

Cheers,
Rob