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5th October 2008, 22:15 | #1 |
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Digital cameras and batteries . . .
I have a fairly old and pretty basic Olympus Digital Camera (I'm a Fogey and still use my 'traditional' Olympus OM SLR kit - served me well when I worked for the magazines and I'm reluctant to ditch it). Anyway, back to the digital box of tricks - it takes 2 x AA batteries which seem to last all of 5 minutes or 10 - 11 pics!
So, I have some questions. A) Is this usual for AA equipped digital cameras? B) What are the best batteries to use? C) If I dive into the shoebox under the bed and buy a new digital camera is there a preferred type of battery power to plump for as one of the considerations when choosing what to buy? Ta |
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Hi Power AA Batteries
but easy to use high capacity (3200+) rechargeable. Li Ion Batteries are best. No memory problems on recharge. |
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A: No . Only Olympus.
B: Re chargeable AA C: I still go for rechargeable AA's since if you do happen to run out of spare batteries at the wrong moment non rechargeable AA's are easily available. Never liked the idea of built in rechargeable units cos all will fail eventually and cost to replace is high in my experience. My first digital was an Olympus and that performed much as yours. Changed to Canon Powershots (which run on 2 Rechargeable AAs) and no further problems - batteries last a proper time. Powershots (A500 series and A700 series) are a little bigger and heavier than todays credit card size cameras but at least I can use the controls. And they seem to handle most lighting situations on Auto with ease. Suits me fine Alternatively for occasional use change your mobile phone to one with a camera. Ihave a Sony Ericcson with a 5MP camera included. No proper zoom (only digital) but it produces pretty respectable pics and failing battery never a problem presuming you keep your phone charged. Read somewhere that I think Samsung have produced a phonewith an 8mp camera included so they get better andbetter. Last edited by David3807; 5th October 2008 at 22:41.. |
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Sony also have a 8MP Camera Phone
and Nokia just announced a 10MP one. |
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Thanks guys - I have a camera phone but I've never really tried using that - must give it a go . . .
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Good to see another Olympus nut here. The reason I went Olympus digital was so I can use my old 35mm OM Olympus lenses. Can't really help with your questions though :S
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I would recommend comparing pictures from various makes & models at your local camera shop as some cameras with a lower pixel count will take far superior pictures than the higher rated models due to the quality of lens & internal hardware used. |
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The reason that AA batteries don't last very long is the use of the LCD screen. If you have a normal viewfinder switch off the screen and refrain from the usual showing of photos taken to other people until the photos are on the PC.
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I took out an instant replacement warranty if it goes wrong, I then went to currys who recon theres nothing wrong with it and wont replace it, so what do I do ?? any suggestions on how to make it stop working bearing in mind its not covered for accidents . I have been looking on the web and there fitted with a poor lens, Ive asked a couple of camers shops and there of the same opinion. |
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I am certain it is not worth the risk of trying to break it as you will only be able to sell it for spares, they may even charge you for a part not covered by the Warranty terms. Sorry I can’t help. |
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