I have a new Canon Powershot a540. Do rechargeable batteries last very long on a digital camera before having to be recharged again? I'm planning on going on a week trip and need to know if I will need to take my recharger with me or just an extra set of batteries. Thanks!
2006-09-17 06:40:38 · 9 answers · asked by BusyMom 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The power demands of digital cameras are tough on batteries. How long they last depands on several factors.
If you use flash on every frame.....less power.
If you use the zoom over and over....less power.
If you "chimp" that's what pro photographers do when they constantly review the shots after making the image...that LCD screen is a power hog and will really drain your batteries.
If you are going on a trip I would strongly recommend taking extra batteries. There is no reason to miss a great shot due to power demands on a camera. A small charger (one that plugs directly into a wall and has an auto trickle cycle) is a great back up piece of camera gear. And if photo storage becomes a problem you can drop by a Walgreens, CVS or other one-hour photo finisher and get prints made....or email them to yourself or an online finisher like Snapfish or Ofoto.
You can never have too many batteries.
2006-09-17 14:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack a set of the Energizer e2 lithium NON-rechargeable batteries as back-ups. They last a long time. Energizer claims "up to" 630 pictures. My son thinks maybe they underestimated, but he shot a lot of video and doesn't know how to count that in the total number of exposures. They are good batteries. He has a Canon Powershot A620, so I imagine your results would be the same.
I know I did not really answer your question, but I hope you find this to be a useful suggestion anyway.
2006-09-17 10:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how many pictures you take whis what type of batteries and flash or not, i know duracell has some really nice rechargeables with a high capacityy that should last you about 300-40 shots, 100-200 with flash
they are marked with: 2500mAh, or 2650mAh, ask for them at your local electronics store...
i also like to have a set of regular AA'a with me just in case, look for the energizer e2 Titanium batteries, don't buy the e2 Lithium ones, they're WAY overpriced...
2006-09-17 06:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by RoB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your type of camera and the kind of batteries you have. They do last much longer than regular "AA"s. I used a set of batteries a day, and with the rechargable's take twice as many pictures, and mine are just a cheap brand bought off the internet.
2006-09-17 06:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by gtkaren 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the resolution of the photographs, the product which you are using, features. There are different types of batteries too with specific Ah (Ampere per hour). More the Ah, longer it lasts. But even with a normal battery, you can take atleast 32 pictures in Canon Powershot a540.
2006-09-17 06:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by mmbaskr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, IT depends on what camera you use. perhaps you can also try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free and just have a try:
http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-09-17 23:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by good.picasa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I can tell you they do not last long...You better bring extra's already charged, and your charger...have fun on your trip!!!!
2006-09-17 06:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank you! extremely informative and this offers me better insight on this topic
2016-08-23 06:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is puzzling to me too
2016-07-27 12:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋