Canon A630 battery question

Ronald Hands wrote:
> Syke wrote:
>> What's the best battery for the above camera currently? (UK)
>
> Sanyo's Eneloop.
>
> But it doesn't really matter what you use. The camera is remarkably
> easy on batteries. The manual claims 350 shots on a set of alkalines
> with the LCD monitor on and flash used "once for every two shots". The
> same source says 500 shots using NiMH batteries.
>
> -- Ron

Using eneloops, I've just got 650 shots in an A95 over a period of over
2 months from purchase (mid September) without an initial charge. Since
these are made in Japan it's safe to assume at least 3 months from
initial charge. I've never gotten this type of performance from normal
NiMH's used over an equivalent time period. I would expect the A630 to
do better than an A95. Sanyo has an agreement with Rayovac so we'll be
seeing more of these low self discharge types.
Note: Some people shoot more than my 650 shots in a day's outing. So for
heavy users, higher capacity normal NiMH might be a better choice.
Dave Cohen
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"Syke" <h.macguire DeleteThis @virgin.net> wrote in message
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> What's the best battery for the above camera currently? (UK)
>
> Regards
>
> Pat Macguire
>
Battery life in the camera is remarkable. If you you shoot over 200 images
in a period of a month, go rechargable, if not, go Alkaline, otherwise you
would have to charge the rechargables often to be sure they wouldn't be flat
on you.
John
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JohnR66 wrote:
> "Syke" <h.macguire DeleteThis @virgin.net> wrote in message
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>> What's the best battery for the above camera currently? (UK)
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Pat Macguire
>>
> Battery life in the camera is remarkable. If you you shoot over 200 images
> in a period of a month, go rechargable, if not, go Alkaline, otherwise you
> would have to charge the rechargables often to be sure they wouldn't be flat
> on you.
> John
>
>
In light of my post, probably not seen by you when you posted, you might
want to revise that opinion. Prior to the low self discharge offerings I
would have agreed with you.
Dave Cohen
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"Syke" <h.macguire.RemoveThis@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> What's the best battery for the above camera currently? (UK)
>
> Regards
>
> Pat Macguire
>

Thanks for taking the time everybody.
Pat Macguire
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