[plug] [OT] Digital still camera batteries

[Chris Caston]

On Wed, 2005-09-07 at 13:44, Mike Holland wrote:
> Chris Caston wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I recently bought a Canon PowerShot A400 and now find that the batteries
> > are already dead after only a few days.
> 
> You did well :-)  Digital cameras kill alkalines real fast.
> 
> > Its says it takes 2x AA-size alkaline batteries (included) or 2x AA NiMH
> > batteries.
> 
> NiMH last much longer than alkaline (In a camera), and give faster flash 
> charge.
> Batteries will last longer if you use a smart charger, but they are 

> relatively expensive.
> 

I got a DSE charger and 4 NiMH batteries for about ~$60

I was in a hurry so didn't check any other stores.

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