cost effective batteries for a camera

jannowretired

I have a camera that uses 2 AA batteries.

What are the most cost effective batteries to use?

Lithium, alkaline, hybrid/rechargeable or rechargable Batteries?

Or the cheapest out of Poundland or Poundstore?

choccyface

i use lithium ones in mine - last for ages, and i'm forever taking pics, switching camea off and on. currrent ones are energiser lithium extra. defo recommend them.

Paulingreenwich

Yep, gotta go with lithium. Last forever in my camera. I use Energiser Re-chargeable ones. I'll save a fortune in the long run

A._Badger

Get a good brand of rechargeable 2500 mAh NiMH batteries (not lithium) and a good quality charger to go with them. From experience, I would recommend Energizer rechargeables and make sure you get what is called an 'intelligent' charger, rather than a cheap time-based one.

Disposable batteries will cost you a lot more to use in the long run.

-TangleFoot-

Low self-discharge NiMH: Eneloop, Hybrio et al.

Dave_C_2

Just to disagree, before the compact camera died, I ended up using Poundland Alkaline batteries six for a pound. This is because my smart charger went on the fritz and ruined the rechargeable batteries.

It depends on usage, if it's just holidays, birthdays and Christmas then rechargeables are just too much fuss. Even when the charger was working, I took batteries abroad!

YMMV, Dave

-TangleFoot-

Dave_C wrote: »

...if it's just holidays, birthdays and Christmas then rechargeables are just too much fuss.

At best they can be used several hundred times; at worst you've still saved a few quid if the charger eventually fries them. Aside from the initial outlay I don't see a downside.

Dave_C_2

-TangleFoot- wrote: »

At best they can be used several hundred times; at worst you've still saved a few quid if the charger eventually fries them. Aside from the initial outlay I don't see a downside.

For light use it's a different story.
Holidays: 2 sets of batteries.
Birthdays: 1 set
Christmas:1 set
And a few snaps in between
1 set of batteries should get you 100-200 pictures.
Batteries that are too flat for camera use can be used for clocks and TV remotes.:)

So that's £1.33 for 8 batteries per year from the pound shop.
To keep the sums simple, a charger + 4 Eneloops is about £13
So the charger and batteries have to keep going (and not lost) for 10 years just to break even!

Of course you can use the rechargeables in AA powered razors and toothbrushes which could bring the 10 year figure down. This is why I said YMMV (Your Mileage may vary):)

If you are buying batteries weekly or monthly, then rechargeables are obviously the way to go (Eneloops are a must!). Otherwise do the sums.

As an aside, an AA powered modern compact camera is a rarity these days, especially one with a viewfinder. The trend is to the smaller Lithium-ion batteries, recharged in the camera or a purpose built charger.

Dave

bcl999

+1 for the Energizer Lithium. Usually as low aas about £1 each (but you may need to buy 6 or 12) if you search thoroughly on-line. Last ages in my camera and also the only ones worth using in my Logitech Harmony remote.

sirteuk

Eneloop are the ONLY way to go

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jannowretired

As an aside, an AA powered modern compact camera is a rarity these days, especially one with a viewfinder.

I never said it was a new camera did I?