Canon camera question re batteries

[RobertInOntario]

Coming in a little late to the discussion but I just got back from vacation with my trusty Canon S5 IS. Took over 200 pictures over several days, turning the camera on, take a few pics, turn it off. Very seldom use the LCD screen unless I'm trying for an unusual shot. I'm using Rayovac NiMH rechargeables. I carry a spare set but the set in the camera lasted for the entire vacation without recharging and I still have plenty of power left.

Just my 2 cents.

Tom

Thanks, Tom. So it must be the LCD screen that eats up the power then. Now I need to figure out how to turn it off and just rely on the view-finder!

Cheers, Rob