I have a Cannon A85 and it uses a lot of "juice". If you upload to your computer direct from the camera you will find it uses even more.
I bought eight rechargeable (plus charger) and keep four in the camera and four in reserve.
I guess I could keep buying regular batteries as they are readily available but I like the convenience of rechargeable.
You can conserve a lot of energy by using the optical view finder. You can also save energy by viewing pictures judiciously. However that's no fun. If you are like me you bought the camera to enjoy all of its features.
It would be redundant of me to say "enjoy your camera" as I am sure you will.
DC
I just purchased a canon a-60 and the batteries need replacing already.
Do you advice buying rechargable batteries, over the regular one.
Thanks,
Betty

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