Different rates of batteries

[chelsea25]

Can someone please explain the difference in the numbers that are on the side of rechargeable batteries?

My digital camera eats batteries, and was wondering if the higher the number, the longer they last?

[wideboy]

Yes, you want over 2000 for digital cameras. I've got some 2500 ones from the site below. See if your camera can take lithium batteries, particularly the CRV3 type. The non-rechargeables can last for 400 photos and usually cost about �9 to �12 each! but look here:-

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.phpcPath=777_3&products_id=6863

Maplin make a rechargeable one (including charger) for about �19 - well worth it.

[wendilla]

I to had this problem and I now have the Uniross charger complete with 4 rechargable 2500mah from argos �25. They have been in now 4 weeks and I use it most days.Also this charger charges them in 2- 3 hours.

[fo3nix]

As said above, you want ones with the high number as you thought. That number is the amount of charge the store, and the more electrical charge, the better. Get ones rated at 2500mAh or so.

Side note: The lithium-ion proprietary batteries do last longer, so the next time you're in the market for a digital camera, don't get one that uses AA's unless you have to.