What kind of battery is compatible with this digital camera?
Diane asked:
My digital camera is a Canon Powershot A530. I use Duracell’s batteries for it, but after I take about 20 pictures, it starts to act up and says to change the batteries, and will take maybe one picture, then shut off on its own. I’ve gathered that maybe the batteries I use are not compatible with my camera, but I don’t know which batteries are. If you happen to know which battery works well with this kind of camera, well please answer.
Thanks.
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My digital camera is a Canon Powershot A530. I use Duracell’s batteries for it, but after I take about 20 pictures, it starts to act up and says to change the batteries, and will take maybe one picture, then shut off on its own. I’ve gathered that maybe the batteries I use are not compatible with my camera, but I don’t know which batteries are. If you happen to know which battery works well with this kind of camera, well please answer.
Thanks.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
If it only takes “about 20 pictures” on a set of Duracells, you have a bad camera. My Canon A710 takes 200+ pics on a set of Duracell Alkalines. Are you using some dollar store reject imitation Duracells? Digital cameras do NOT like crappy batteries. stan l
January 9th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Are you using rechargeables? I have a Powershot A540 and I use the Sanyo eneloop AAs. They come charged and stay charged out of the camera, and seem to last a long time in the camera, too. Regular batteries do not have enough power for a digital camera. Buy some rechargeables and a charger. I think you will have better luck. Just don’t spend a lot of time looking at the pictures you have already taken. That will run the batteries down fast. Cat Lover