Another camera question

[D. Hayes]

What's a handful? I've had these for almost a year and the kids are using them in their xbox game controllers now. I've always been sure to drain them completely prior to recharging, or rather should I say- they went dead and I change them out with the other set I had. Not trying to argue but perhaps you had a bad set or I had a really good set.

 

[Elinor McLennon]

Thanks for the website D. Hayes. Lots of good info. Now, I am rethinking the AA batteries. I agree when you're in the field, at the game, etc that finding AA's is easy. If I got a camera with proprietary batteries, I'm definitely getting 2 plus a car charger.
I am so indecisive that it makes me nuts. Just want to get what will work for me in my budget. I think i am over thinking on this.

 

[Jeff Richardson]

Skip Energizer NiMHs, they're garbage and only good for a handful of charges. Get the Sanyo Eneloops or Duracells.

I definitely agree about skipping Energizers. If left in a device for too long, they'll leak. Duracells may be more expensive, but are worth it and in the field, also easy to find.