how long does batteries last..i e how many pics?
75401
An amazingly short time. When I called service to get an answer to that question, the tech had me set the camera back to factory settings and that seemed to help. I never timed it, but on a recent vacation I changed batteries as often as my traveling companion who had a Canon something.
75402
Depends on the batteries, I use interstate 3000mah rechargeable batteries and it still has a full charge after using for days, every battery is different, even rechargeable ones, best bet would be to buy a good pair of 3000mah batteries or better and you'll never have to stop short in the middle of a vacation to buy batteries
1856807
It depends on if you turn your camera off between pictures. If you do, the batteries last longer. I probably get between 200-250 pictures on a charge if I am diligent in turning it off. I always travel with 2 batteries just in case one looses the charge in the middle of an outing.
618330
My experience is this pic only lasts about a year - and then only if it is continuously plugged in. If a new battery exists it probably costs about as much as a new pic. I just get a new one when it ceases to charge.
410655
I am not sure how long in terms of days but for me at least they last a long time. I am very happy with how long they last, I take a lot of photos, as much as 20,000 a year.
1582529
I've had no problems with my batteries. Granted I've only had it for two months, but with one year old twins, we shot video and pics a lot. The camera treats all three (two from this company and one OEM) the same.
247071
They will retain their charge for several months if they are not used, and not stored in the camera. If the battery is stored in the camera, it will lose its charge in about 1 week -- apparently the camera (at least my S570) draws some current even when the camera is shut off. I suggest to take the battery out of the camera if you are not using it. How many pictures a battery will take depends on many factors -- like whether the flash is used, how hard the auto-focus has to work, size of the images, etc. With the flash off, and using full resolution jpg images, I can get at least 1500 shots on a battery charge.
1228364
I average about 100 or so pics. I never had my camera die on me while out but I always Carry a few extra batts with me in case.
143486
I took the camera on a weekend raft trip...I took lots of pictures, some with the flash at night...I never changed batteries, and the camera is still able to take pictures. Cannot say how long they will last before I have to change batteries...amazing number of pictures so far.
1411713
It depends upon the type of batteries you use and the number of pictures you take as well as how many times you have reviewed your pictures. I never have gone more than 6 months without replacing batteries in my SX120.
910443
Thanks for your post. I have charged and recharged at least three times, waiting until battery was completely empty. I am able to take about forty to fifty pictures on one fully charged battery. (all with flash)Maybe a lot of reviewing pictures uses up the battery as well. I did return the first one, but am keeping the second one. I love the camera otherwise.
777076
I am not using rechargeable batteries in mine. So far the battery life seems to be good. I do keep my camera turned off when not in use. I've had the camera about 2 mos. now, have taken quite a few pictures and still on the first set of batteries. Note: with the 26x optical and 26x digital on top of that this camera takes great moon shots. Looks like they were taken through a telescope. Craters are in sharp detail.
1889660
depends on how many flashes, it last a little bit more than one day usage for normal usage, like 100 pictures.
1723495
There is a battery life indicator. As far as how many photos I don't know. But if you use the flash and the internet and playback you decrease the length of the charge. It is always best to have a backup battery as they tend to run out of power at the worst time. I'm very happy with this camera. My wife has the pre internet version so I was familiar with it. I just wish they both used the same battery
760713
As you know, the answer depends on what exactly you're using it for. If you're just taking snap shots without all the art features, or just a bit of video here and there, then for me the battery lasts for weeks. However, if you're out doing HD 1080 filming, which I do often, then I'll go through a battery every two to four days with over an hour worth of clips to show for it (with image stabilizer off & not using the zoom). However, when I do use the built in image stabilizer for video and pic taking as well as zoom, I only get about 30 min worth of video. When my battery is finally drained, it takes about three to four hours to recharge. As you know, the answer depends on what exactly you're using it for. If you're just taking snap shots without all the art features, or just a bit of video here and there, then for me the battery lasts for weeks. However, if you're out doing HD 1080 filming, which I do often, then I'll go through a battery every two to four days with over an hour worth of clips to show for it (with image stabilizer off & not using the zoom). However, when I do use the built in image stabilizer for video and pic taking as well as zoom, I only get about 30 min worth of video. When my battery is finally... » Read More As you know, the answer depends on what exactly you're using it for. If you're just taking snap shots without all the art features, or just a bit of video here and there, then for me the battery lasts for weeks. However, if you're out doing HD 1080 filming, which I do often, then I'll go through a battery every two to four days with over an hour worth of clips to show for it (with image stabilizer off & not using the zoom). However, when I do use the built in image stabilizer for video and pic taking as well as zoom, I only get about 30 min worth of video. When my battery is finally drained, it takes about three to four hours to recharge. « Show Less
535177
Until approximately 210 photos (depending on size).Up to 300 minutes of playback.It is calculated in hours, but in shots.
1365665
How many pictures you get per charge depends on whether you turn your camera off and back on between shots, on whether you are using a flash, and on the amount of idle time between shoots. All of these consume battery power in greater or lesser amounts. That said, when on vacation, I generally get a day's use from one battery. I might take twenty or fifty or even seventy shots a day, depending on subjects of interest.
1887152
well you certainly should be able to take 100 pics but not having taken that many at once I wouldn't hazard a guess beyond but battery life is like most cameras and with taking a lot of pics battery life would go down and I have found this on many cameras I have owned