[plug] [OT] Digital still camera batteries

[Andrew Furey]

> I recently bought a Canon PowerShot A400 and now find that the batteries
> are already dead after only a few days.
> 
> Its says it takes 2x AA-size alkaline batteries (included) or 2x AA NiMH
> batteries.
> 
> Can I just grab any AA alkaline or NiMH from the supermarket or do I
> need special camera batteries?
> 
> Which is best for long life?

Three words: Duracell Ultra M3 (the blue ones). They're specifically
made for these types of uses, I gather, and worked wonders for my A200
(ie. they last as long as you would think batteries _should_ last).
Even the Energizer E^2 ones didn't last any longer than "regular"
batteries...

HTH
Andrew

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