alkaline batteries in my new digi camera?
JuliiArt asked:
i wanna get rechargables, but the salesmen said the batteries it came with were bad to use, but is it ok to use them just to get used to the menu and stuff? not really shooting pics?
i wanna get rechargables, but the salesmen said the batteries it came with were bad to use, but is it ok to use them just to get used to the menu and stuff? not really shooting pics?
The salesman is a jerk.If your camera uses AA’s you can use GOOD alkalines, no dollar store crap. It does become expensive using alkalines. Samsung and Kodak both make some real battery eaters. Use what you have then get some good nimh AA rechargeables 2500mah +++.
The batteries that came with your camera are perfectly fine to use. But, they won’t last for long because they don’t hold much power. So, they’re not the type of battery you should use all the time because they drain too quickly and you have to buy new ones again and again and again. They’re fine for emergencies, but other than that, they’re a complete waste of money.
For cost effectiveness and better power, you need to buy rechargeable NiMH batteries (2500mAh or higher) and a charger. These batteries need to be charged, used and charged again a few times before they reach maximum charge capacity. They also drain when not used. So, you need to make sure you give them a charge…especially if you haven’t used your camera in a while.
The only other good power option is non rechargeable Lithium batteries. Energizer make 2 types. One provides up to 8x more power than regular alkalines and the other, up to 4x more power. These are quite dear to buy, but are perfect as a backup battery. The great thing about these batteries is that they don’t drain like the NiMhs. They have an incredible storage life of 10-15 years…making them perfect as an emergency backup battery.
good luck…
p.s. don’t forget that your LCD screen uses most of your battery power. So, try to turn it off in-between shots and limit how long you spend reviewing images and playing around with the Menu. Also limit using the flash and recording movies because these also use lots of battery power. Even zooming in and out needs lots of power. And, if your camera has continuous AF (Auto Focus) that also uses lots of power. So, I recommend you turn it off if your camera has it.