Best double a batteries

If you are using AA batteries in a digital camera, you will save a ton of money by buying rechargeable Nickle Metal Hydride (NI-Mh) batteries. You can charge them over and over again. If you do not want to use rechargeable batteries, Lithium AA batteries are the longest lasting. You can use regular alkaline batteries if you need to, but you won't get many photos if you use your flash!

Batteries die fast in a digital camera because when you turn the camera on, the flash circuit charges up the high voltage flash capacitor. This can draw 1 to 2 amps of current from the batteries for a few seconds. Most AA batteries are not designed for this so the camera will give you a "Low Battery" warning after a few photos.