The SX130 IS I just got takes AA and the reason I jumped to get it now instead of waiting for the SX150 IS is because the 150 doesn't really add anything. Judging from the body styles on the website the A1200 is the only other one that takes AA.
No question that with AA batteries you are never faced with an inability to film for power reasons! You can get them anywhere for almost nothing. You're right though, they are disappearing in the quest for lighter weight, smaller cameras. I bought an extra little flat one for mine and it was $40 with the charger. Holds a charge for a very long time, but you can't beat the price of the regular batteries! Great point!
These cameras have been very good to me :)
fehquig 2 months ago
Hey man awesome!! Camera... love canon
FFF693 2 months ago
The SX130 IS I just got takes AA and the reason I jumped to get it now instead of waiting for the SX150 IS is because the 150 doesn't really add anything. Judging from the body styles on the website the A1200 is the only other one that takes AA.
Myk63 5 months ago
Remembering to charge or bring along spares doesn't always happen, though :)
fehquig 5 months ago
the AA batteries are always a plus when your traveling for sure! Nice cam
cooksterz 5 months ago
Very nice equipment - No wonder you videos are so cool! Even on Macro ;)
Jordmate 5 months ago
@fehquig :) I kinda plan to keep this one til it dies after a LONG life! So if it's like my phones, the batteries will die first. Ya know?
thizizliz 6 months ago
My first camera used them, so what's the point of having a bunch of rechargeable batteries that don't fit the new camera...
fehquig 6 months ago
No question that with AA batteries you are never faced with an inability to film for power reasons! You can get them anywhere for almost nothing. You're right though, they are disappearing in the quest for lighter weight, smaller cameras. I bought an extra little flat one for mine and it was $40 with the charger. Holds a charge for a very long time, but you can't beat the price of the regular batteries! Great point!
thizizliz 6 months ago
I guess I do OK for just pointing and shooting :P
fehquig 6 months ago