Cameras that take AA batteries

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Hello!

I'm sorry to pollute this nice blog with an annoying question, but could anyone tell me the difference between having a camera that takes AA batteries and one with a rechargeable battery?

I'm trying to buy a new camera, but because I travel so much I want one that takes AA batteries, but if that negatively affects the quality of the pictures then I don't mind compromising.

In fact, could anyone recommend a small, cheapish camera that takes AA batteries? Preferably with a good lens.

Thanks!
 
Normally DSLR Cameras have rechargeable battery but many point and shoots still take AA Batteries. When I had a point and shoot I had a Canon Powershot that wasn't too bad quality and was pretty cheap. My girlfriend has an IXUS that takes great photos but has a rechargeable battery. The batteries that a camera takes will not affect the quality of your photos in anyway. I guess the main criteria is the amount of money you are looking to spend and the results that you are expecting.
 
Some of the Pentax range do, the K-x uses them exclusively and the K-r takes a rechargeable, but has an adapter that also enables the use of AA's.

Worth having a look at those mentioned and Pentax produce a fine range of lenses unless you want anything over 300mm
 
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They won't affect the image in any respect. Some batteries will have more capacity than others. AA are freely available so are arguably more useful for your 'point n shoot' consumer whereas the higher MAh would be preferable to photographers who don't want to carry a load of AA's and frequently change them, for example shooting an event, wedding etc.

How cheap are you talking?
 
not sure if its the same with the more modern DSLR's but the grip for my Canon allows it to run on AA batterys not sure how many pics youd get from a set mind. If your travelling a solar charger may be a another option.

But in my opinion AA's or rechargables will have no effect on the picture quality in the same camera.

JD
 
I too could take AA batteries in my grip until I broke the tray they went in. As mentioned Pentax have some cameras that use AA. My friend uses a K100D I believe it is (not great on the Pentax range) and it is nice and lightweight, good IQ and runs on AA's
 
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Having a camera that takes AA batteries is convenient if you're travelling in the wilds and camping out , but if you're going to be staying in reach of sockets I'd get a rechargeable one.

AA batteries really get slurped dry running screens and flashes, so you might not be gaining that much convenience. Most cameras can run for a couple of days on a single charge, if you don't use a flash and are miserly with the screen I can run my 450d for a week on holiday without charging.
 
My friend uses a K100D I believe it is
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Indeed it is, had one of those or at least a K100D Super (slightly later model) and also a
K200D, both decent cameras and weatherproofed too which comes in handy

Always used Lithiums in mine which last for ages although not rechargeable, think the latest rechargeable Enloop type are also very good
 
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Always worth packing some lithium AA batteries, as backup.

I used manual focus lenses almost exclusively with my first two Pentax dSLRs, but they get through the batteries quickly with a heavy Tokina ƒ/2.8 28-70 autofocus.
 
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I too could take AA batteries in my grip until I broke the tray they went in. As mentioned Pentax have some cameras that use AA. My friend uses a K100D I believe it is (not great on the Pentax range) and it is nice and lightweight, good IQ and runs on AA's
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Hi Redtelephone - welcome to the forum. :thumbs:

None of the current Pentax range take AAs as far as I know, but there are a few K-Xs still around which do. Great little camera, but if you go Pentax you will be limited to a maximum of 300mm lenses unless you go Sigma or like.

You can get the best of both worlds by getting a set of rechargeable AAs (all together everyone - ENELOOPS :))

There is a reservation regarding single use batteries though. You will want the good ones. Cheapo ones may not work well.
 
Many bridge cameras such as the Fuji HS10 take AA batteries, they also are perfect for travelling having a decent focal range sometimes as much as 28-700mm (35mm equiv) as the HS10 does although onceyou get above 500 it's not so good.

Provided you keep to an ISO range below 400 the images are quite good, above that the quality diminishes rapidly.
 
I had a Pentax K100D I used in Peru that took AA batteries. It got stolen by a taxi driver. Luckily I had only just swapped out the memory card :)

Good little camera as well.
 
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