I bought a new Canon Powershot A560 a month ago. It came with Panasonic Industrial Alkaline AA batteries. They have lasted me a month, I took 158 photos and 10 movies.

At the same time, I bought a battery charger and rechargeable batteries.

These are lasting FIVE photos!!!

Does this make sense? No, of course not!

Just wondering what other people are doing? Any suggestions what I should look into getting?

I found the Panasonic Industrials on line, a case of 40 for $12, and that was without searching for a good price. If they are going to last me that long, I'd be happy! The charger and 4 rechargeables cost me 40 and I am not happy at all.

Appreciate hearing from other PTers!