ASAAR wrote:
On Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:09:41 -0500, Neil Jones wrote:

Most of the current cameras have video recording capabilities. While it
is not most important thing for me, I have been checking/comparing
cameras that fall in the G10(Prosumer or whatever) class of cameras.

The battery life is another thing that is very important for me as well.
I have ruled out Canon Powershot SX10 IS, since they take AA batteries
(but recommend NiMH).

That's surprising. I don't have a G10 manual, but the G7 that it's
based upon rates the battery life at 220 images/charge (CIPA test
using 50% full power flash). The SX10 IS does better, rated at 340
images per set of alkalines and 600 images/charge using NiMH cells,
also per the CIPA test. Canon's cameras typically get 2 to 3 times
the number of shots in non-CIPA tests since the flash isn't used.
With NiMH cells that should result in from 600 to well over 1,000
shots per charge, depending on how often the flash is used. The G10
is newer and much better than the G7 and its NB-7L battery has
greater capacity than the G7's NB-2LH, but I'd be surprised if it
reaches the battery life of the SX10 IS. I think that you'd be
satisfied with any camera whose battery life is as good as, or
slightly less than that of the SX100 IS. If you're ruling out the
SX10 IS because it uses AA cells and not because of its assumed
battery life, that's another matter, and since it's your money, you
also get to be called "The Decider".


:-)) Yes, I am "The Decider". I like that!!

There were other small features here and, there that were missing on the
SX10 that made me take it of the list. I did the read the reviews of
Panasonic's Lumix FZ28 and I liked what I read about the features,
battery life and other accessories (which are limited and not pocket
busting). I have ordered this camera.

My old Canon G3 was really really good. I took about 10000 pics on it
and it still was chugging along. The person who bought the G3 from me
is very happy with it too.

In a couple of years from now, I hope my next digital camera will be a
DSLR.

Thank you again every one for a vibrant discussion on the "battery
science" and "battery economy".

Happy Holidays everyone!

NJ