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#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,592
As PastorJim08 suggested trying rechargeables, I agree with him on this. My only suggestion is do not use Energizer rechargeables as they are 1.2 volt on the package. Testing these with a digital meter they will vary from 1.2 to 1.28 volt. Using a good charger, they can be bumped up to 1.38 to 1.44 volt. These are a slow drain battery. Once a battery gets down to 1.0 to 1.2 volt, the camera will not function properly, or not at all. I have tried these, but have switched over to Pure Energy rechargeables which are available at most WalMarts. The Pure Energy list at 1.5 volt on the package and testing most are 1.55 volt and can be bumped up to 1.6 plus volt.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,592
Energizer Titanium 1.55 volt.
Energizer Lithium 7X 1.79 volt.
Energizer Lithium 8X 1.83 volt.
These batteries were fresh out of the package, never used, but I have had them for approximately one year. Batteries were checked with a digital meter. This extra voltage is more than worth the difference in price as compared to standard batteries and especially if the batteries are used in colder weather. If not using rechargeable batteries, I would be like you and highly recommend the Lithium.
In Canada, when I purchased the 7X and 8X from a battery supply store they cost approximately $16.00 for a package of four.