The power source is 2 Alkaline or NiMh batteries. There is no mention of the use of Lithium batteries.
Here are the features of the older IS II:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/binoculars/image_stabilizer/12_x_36_is_ii#Features
The power source is simply 2 AA batteries but the Overview mentions Lithiums.
Sorry for the offtopic but...
Which type of rechargable batteries do you use for canon is II 12x36?
I tried to insert eneloop XX pro but they are too big to get inside the compartment!!!
Thanks in advance
I use disposable lithium AA batteries in the Canon IS binoculars.
Oracleman, what is the problem with the Eneloop batteries? Are they too fat or too long?
The pro-batteries are different from the ordinary Eneloop, which now state they can be recharged 1500 times. I use these in my camera.
I presume that you have the batteries the correct way round?
Scruffie said:Nothing special, just off the shelf Lithiums. Currently using Energizer Ultimate Lithiums because of how they perform in freezing temps.