best batteries for digital camera?

annie123

Hi what are the best batteries to buy for the above.
I have seen camera batteries but they are expensive, but if they do last longer it might be worth it.
Going on hols for 2 weeks and dont want to take a battery charger with me.
Thanks

Cricri

Why form are they? AA?

annie123

Sorry should have said yes AA type

Zagu

7DayShop.

I use the own brand AA Size 2600mAh. The higher the mAh, the more charge they can hold, but the 2600 are good enough in my opinion.

Marty999

7DayShop are good, but have you tried PentUpEnergy? Their prices are very keen and the service is outstanding - I ordered a replacement Nikon battery on Thursday night and it arrived on the Saturday by 2nd class post!

Cricri

Zagu wrote: »

7DayShop.

I use the own brand AA Size 2600mAh. The higher the mAh, the more charge they can hold, but the 2600 are good enough in my opinion.

Well, I had some Uniross 1500mAh batteries lasting longer than my cheapo 2000mAh, so that's not totally true: there's a factor quality coming in.

I bought many batteries on eBay, FujiCell, and I'm very happy with them. Note that the charger is very important as well: a bad charger will ruin your batteries in no time. I can't recommend fast chargers for instance, they strain the batteries too much. My charger takes half a day or more to charge my batteries, but it does the job properly.

superjaggybunnet

If you are going to take a lot of pictures then you should take a charger with you or expect to spend a lot of money on batteries.

7dayshop do some great deals on chargers and high capacity batteries.

Also, Aldi do rechargeable batteries for £1.99 for a pack of 4 and I have found these to be really good. They seem to hold a charge for a good length of time.

They also do them in AAA size for the same price. They are usually by the checkout.

annie123

I have a uniross charger, will it work in mexico? it is quiet large though I might need to get a smaller one.

My unit and batteries are nearly 10 years old so they have lasted well, We will have 4 digital cameras between us thinking on it, kids have their own ones, so I guess it makes sense to bring a charger, and maybe a few throw away batteries as well.

superjaggybunnet

It should work anywhere if you have the correct adapter.

I would think about a new one anyway. If there are 4 of you using it you would probably be better with a high speed one.

I just bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and it is really good. Mine came with a cable for charging from the car cigarette lighter as well.

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_3&products_id=100596

annie123

Thanks that charger looks great and a lot smaller than my old one!

espresso

annie123 wrote: »

Thanks that charger looks great and a lot smaller than my old one!

I also have one of those chargers and it works very well. Remember that there is also a chunky mains plug adaptor needed when charging from the mains.