Yes you can. Just don't mix the normal batteries with the rechargable batteries because these are two different kinds of batteries and mixing them might cause harm to your device. Only use one or the other.Also look at your instruction manual for use of the camera and if it clearly says don't use regular batteries then follow their advice.
Batteries that comes specific to your camera tend to last the longest, but for rechargable AA batteries, the the new hybrid Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) are considered the best.
No, only rechargeable batteries can be recharged.
You can't.. buy rechargable batteries, and a charger. *edited* and if the batteries in the camera (that came with it) are rech... you can buy a charger for those specific batteries.
No, you don't. It is a very cool camera because you can use regular AA batteries.
Yes. As long as the batteries are the right type and they do not show any signs of wear, they are safe to use in your camera.
Generally, a good, modern digital camera takes a rechargable battery and it usually comes with the purchase. Most of them have a charging unit included where you just pop the battery out to charge it and then put it back in.
Best Buy is the best place to buy digital camera batteries for your trip. It has great prices for the batteries and the batteries will last longer if you get them from Best Buy.
Yes, you can send your batteries to call2recycle and they will recycle the battery and use parts to make new batteries. You can also recycle rechargable batteries at call2recyle.
Digital camera batteries are widely available at your local drugstore or camera store I am sure. Look for a weekly sale if you want to get a better price.
Lithium batteries, made by Energizer, Duracell and many others, are considered to be the best type of battery for a digital camera.
The cheapest rechargeable batteries can be found online on sites like Amazon. If you are looking to find batteries in store you can usually find them at Radio Shack, Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, or at camera specific stores like Ritz Camera.
Yes, a digital camera bought in the US would work in the UK or any other country for that matter. You would have to buy an adapter to plug into the wall when you use your battery charger (if you use rechargable batteries) because the electrical voltage or frequency or whatever is not quite the same as ours in the US.