Has anyone solved battery problem on the S5IS

[crackers]

So far  duracell coppertop NMH 1600mah promaster and nothing seems to last operating camera with external flash and no LCD monitor on to get any life,does anyone make a battery pack or grip for more capacity.

[Richard]

Hi Crackers,

I think you're on the right track, in using Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, but we recommend using NiMH batteries with a 2500 milliamp hour capacity.  More is better, still.

I hope this is helpful.

[abhishek0990]

nice information. thank you for sharing it.

thanks

packersm