Rechargeable batteries.

[classic33]

I also have one of those, & yes, they last very well indeed
A nice camera too, for what it is (and the cost)

Most of what's been on here, from me, has been taken with a Fuji XP10
Handy to slip in a jersey pocket, & totally weatherproof

My other 'biggie' is a Fuji S4400, & that's atrocious
It will flatten a set in a day, be they freshly charged, or even a set of Ever-Ready Lithiums, so presumably it's got a fault?
Which is sad, given the zoom on it!

Faulty flash capacitor?
It'll drain the batteries even when turned off.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Faulty flash capacitor?
It'll drain the batteries even when turned off.

No idea, I bought it new, but the problem only started after a few months
Not dropped/knocked/treated harshly, or anything

 

[classic33]

No idea, I bought it new, but the problem only started after a few months
Not dropped/knocked/treated harshly, or anything

Seems to be a known problem, just don't leave the batteries out for too long. It'll lose the camera data.

 

[flake99please]

Try the Eneloop batteries http://main.panasonic-eneloop.eu/ they hold their charge when not being used unlike NiMH.

I use eneloop by Panasonic

I 100% agree with these 2 comments. You are unlikely to find a better rechargeable battery for your camera.

 

[Blue Hills]

I usually buy mine from 7dayshop.com, avoid their own branded ones as they don’t last

Which ones do you buy?
I have some 7 day shop ones for a heavy-duty front light which claim to be 2800 or 2900. Always seems kinda odd as I've never seen any other batteries rated so highly. Kinda wonder what 7 day shop knows about chemistry that other manufacturers don't.

Edit, also have some eneloops. AA rated at just 1800 I think - the white ones.

 

[stumpy66]

I tend to buy the Duracell rechargeables, they last for years ime. I bought a few of the own brand 7day shop I’ve had quite a few that have died on me or don’t hold the charge where as the Duracell ones I have are still going strong years later.

 

[Low Gear Guy]

We found with a Pentax DSLR that the 2400mAh batteries were completely useless. We tried out 2850 mAh and they work fine.

I had a similar experience with a Hope bike light.

 

[Drago]

I don't think cameras are supposed to be powered by a Hope bike light.

 

[biggs682]

I don't think cameras are supposed to be powered by a Hope bike light.

at least you can see though

 

[User33236]

I 100% agree with these 2 comments. You are unlikely to find a better rechargeable battery for your camera.

Another vote for Eneloop. They are the dogs dangly bits.

I use them in a lot of my photo gear, flash guns and triggers etc.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Seems to be a known problem, just don't leave the batteries out for too long. It'll lose the camera data.

Quite frankly, the S4400's sat on a shelf, I can't remember when it last had batteries in it

 

[mjr]

Another vote for Eneloop. They are the dogs dangly bits.

I use them in a lot of my photo gear, flash guns and triggers etc.

And another because they hold up better in the cold.

 

[Cycleops]

And another because they hold up better in the cold.

Unlike the dogs’ and my dangly bits.

 

[Blue Hills]

And another because they hold up better in the cold.

Also have the Impression that unlike some other rechargeables they aren't slightly oversize. Can be an issue with some lights with tight battery compartments, eg smart lunars.