Just get the 3rd party...even if you just manage to charge one batt the cam will still work.
If u get rechargable AAs, you will probably have a lot of AAs when you decide to get a flash in future.
That said, decision is still up to u.
Cheers!
Those who will be interested for a 550D outing, list your name below
1. blueacidic
2. yinsheng
3. defelio
4. kulpix
5. Sn0wMaN
6. takashi miyo
7. Odyssey-Boy
8. Zonal77
9. longshu