05-Jul-2004, 10:43 AM
Batteries? My little digicam runs on Duracell Ultra M3 which I get from Dixons in packs of Eight, and generally get one free set as well, I got 16 batteries for £4.99. I get fifty pics off each set of batteries (2) by turning off all the additional things, like the LCD screen and any others which are using power, there is a power saving feature on this one. I have tried re-chargeable ones, Uniross NiMH 1300mAh 1.2 volts and they just give me ten pics before re-charging.
I have found that my digicam requires 1.5 volts to keep going, and shows "flat" batteries at just below 1.2 volts. When I have finished with the Duracell ones, I use them on other things like mobile phones which take less power.
So, if you can manage without the viewing LCD, you can make savings, they are not much use in sunlight anyway.
I took 150 pics in Belgium and used four batteries if that`s any guide.
Good luck with the new cameras.
I have found that my digicam requires 1.5 volts to keep going, and shows "flat" batteries at just below 1.2 volts. When I have finished with the Duracell ones, I use them on other things like mobile phones which take less power.
So, if you can manage without the viewing LCD, you can make savings, they are not much use in sunlight anyway.
I took 150 pics in Belgium and used four batteries if that`s any guide.
Good luck with the new cameras.
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