Canon models using AA batteries?

blankettes · 10th February 2007

Hi everyone,

Just checking for good models for Canon. I'm a Nikon person so I don't know much about Canon!

I'm checking for a friend of mine who's thinking of getting one. I don't know what's her budget but I guess not too high? Also, I suggest getting one that uses AA batteries. I really hate those rechargeable batteries. It's a pain when you are travelling and have the camera die on you.

So... which would you experts recommend?

We're thinking of going tomorrow to get one. Most probably around Peninsula. I need to get films for myself too. Thank you in advance!

LiOnElLiN · 10th February 2007

These 3 run on AA batteries:
Canon PowerShot A460
Canon PowerShot A450
Canon PowerShot A550

Feel free to check for more here

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/

Jackals · 10th February 2007

so does S3IS (4 AA batts)

DeSwitch · 10th February 2007

The battery grips of DSLRs also accept 6x AA batteries. Not sure about the rest but my 350D model does. think the rest except the pro series can accept AA batteries.

foxwagon · 10th February 2007

Canon Powershot A640 - 4 nos AA. Should be able to get at less than $650.

Jackals · 10th February 2007

actually i would prefer rechargeable AA batts
cos imo, it lose pretty long compared to some lithium batts

night86mare · 10th February 2007

got powershot a550 meh?
mine's a540, uses 2x aa batts, pretty decent batt life'

is she the sort who goes on long photoshoots
or those who just bring cam and take photo of food, self, friends, etc
if latter, of no consequence mar, if 290+ of such shots not enough.. (that's the usual batt life for recharge li-on i think, maybe more) then it'll never be enough! =D

girls usually prefer ixus leh..

blankettes · 11th February 2007

Hi! Thanks for the suggestions. So few cameras?

My friend's more of a traveller kind, I think. Not only taking pictures of food, etc. Haha..

I shall let her know and hope she can get good deals!

CanonEOS · 11th February 2007

Originally Posted by blankettes

Hi! Thanks for the suggestions. So few cameras?

My friend's more of a traveller kind, I think. Not only taking pictures of food, etc. Haha..

I shall let her know and hope she can get good deals!

Haa u want the entire range ah. The following are all the models currently selling off the shelves.

Powershot A430
Powershot A460
Powershot A530
Powershot A540
Powershot A550
Powershot A630
Powershot A640
Powershot A710IS
Powershot S3IS

Hope this can help you

tks · 11th February 2007

As far as I know, all the Canon Powershot series cameras all the way up to S3 IS accept AA batteries. The slim and stylis Ixus range do not. I don't know about the higher end dSLRs.

tutumakbuk · 12th February 2007

If going for budget camera, Courts selling A430 for $169 yesterday. Bought one for my kids for their rough use.

jelimon · 12th February 2007

found A640 at SLQ for below S$550

Zippsy · 13th February 2007

Originally Posted by jelimon

found A640 at SLQ for below S$550

Congratulations on the new addition to your family.

Canew · 13th February 2007

ALL Powershot A Series use AA batteries. (also the S Series)

10th February 2007	#1
blankettes New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6	Canon models using AA batteries? Hi everyone, Just checking for good models for Canon. I'm a Nikon person so I don't know much about Canon! I'm checking for a friend of mine who's thinking of getting one. I don't know what's her budget but I guess not too high? Also, I suggest getting one that uses AA batteries. I really hate those rechargeable batteries. It's a pain when you are travelling and have the camera die on you. So... which would you experts recommend? We're thinking of going tomorrow to get one. Most probably around Peninsula. I need to get films for myself too. Thank you in advance!

10th February 2007	#2
LiOnElLiN Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 813	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? These 3 run on AA batteries: Canon PowerShot A460 Canon PowerShot A450 Canon PowerShot A550 Feel free to check for more here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/ __________________ Zelesjen - Makeup & Photography http://www.zelesjen.com

10th February 2007	#3
Jackals Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 454	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? so does S3IS (4 AA batts)

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DeSwitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 1.45N 103.83E Posts: 2,743	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? The battery grips of DSLRs also accept 6x AA batteries. Not sure about the rest but my 350D model does. think the rest except the pro series can accept AA batteries. __________________ NPX Multiply

10th February 2007	#5
foxwagon Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 542	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? Canon Powershot A640 - 4 nos AA. Should be able to get at less than $650.

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night86mare Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in your mind Posts: 19,262	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? got powershot a550 meh? mine's a540, uses 2x aa batts, pretty decent batt life' is she the sort who goes on long photoshoots or those who just bring cam and take photo of food, self, friends, etc if latter, of no consequence mar, if 290+ of such shots not enough.. (that's the usual batt life for recharge li-on i think, maybe more) then it'll never be enough! =D girls usually prefer ixus leh.. __________________ Gallery \| Dreamscapes 09 Pentaxian 伪君子之所以更可憎

11th February 2007	#8
blankettes New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? Hi! Thanks for the suggestions. So few cameras? My friend's more of a traveller kind, I think. Not only taking pictures of food, etc. Haha.. I shall let her know and hope she can get good deals!

11th February 2007	#10
tks Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 487	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? As far as I know, all the Canon Powershot series cameras all the way up to S3 IS accept AA batteries. The slim and stylis Ixus range do not. I don't know about the higher end dSLRs.

12th February 2007	#11
tutumakbuk New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CCK Posts: 27	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? If going for budget camera, Courts selling A430 for $169 yesterday. Bought one for my kids for their rough use.

12th February 2007	#12
jelimon Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 165	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? found A640 at SLQ for below S$550

13th February 2007	#14
Canew Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 2,091	Re: Canon models using AA batteries? ALL Powershot A Series use AA batteries. (also the S Series)