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Modern Nikon D-SLR camera that takes standard AA batteries
I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock
EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. It wouldn't be so bad to be forced to carry the bulky MH-18a Nikon battery charger everywhere I go when on vacation except that I have to also carry all the other different chargers my cell phones and those of my kids, my video camera, my computer, my PDA, my skype phone charger, my usb hub, etc. It's just too many freakin' chargers. I'm trying to standardize on just AA and USB for all my hand-held electronics accessorites. So, I'm ditching the Nikon D50 for a digital SLR that takes AA batteries. I found a few from Fuji and Pentax but none from Nikon. Did I miss something? So, I ask: Is there a modern D-SLR camera from Nikon (one that takes AA batteries)? Or, at least a modern AA battery pack for the Nikon D50 D-SLR? TIA, Amanda W. |
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Modern Nikon D-SLR camera that takes standard AA batteries
It is unusual for batteries to take precedence over image quality in
determining camera choice, particularly if one is not taking the camera to remote, uncivilized locations where recharging may not be available. You may be happier with an all in one like theCanon Powershot S3 IS Digital Camera: can use any kind of AA battery and has image stabilization. |
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Modern Nikon D-SLR camera that takes standard AA batteries
"Amanda Williams" wrote in message ... I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. It wouldn't be so bad to be forced to carry the bulky MH-18a Nikon battery charger everywhere I go when on vacation except that I have to also carry all the other different chargers my cell phones and those of my kids, my video camera, my computer, my PDA, my skype phone charger, my usb hub, etc. It's just too many freakin' chargers. I'm trying to standardize on just AA and USB for all my hand-held electronics accessorites. So, I'm ditching the Nikon D50 for a digital SLR that takes AA batteries. I found a few from Fuji and Pentax but none from Nikon. Did I miss something? So, I ask: Is there a modern D-SLR camera from Nikon (one that takes AA batteries)? Or, at least a modern AA battery pack for the Nikon D50 D-SLR? TIA, Amanda W. Have you considered getting a strobe? |
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Modern Nikon D-SLR camera that takes standard AA batteries
Amanda Williams wrote: I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. It wouldn't be so bad to be forced to carry the bulky MH-18a Nikon battery charger everywhere I go when on vacation except that I have to also carry all the other different chargers my cell phones and those of my kids, my video camera, my computer, my PDA, my skype phone charger, my usb hub, etc. It's just too many freakin' chargers. I'm trying to standardize on just AA and USB for all my hand-held electronics accessorites. So, I'm ditching the Nikon D50 for a digital SLR that takes AA batteries. I found a few from Fuji and Pentax but none from Nikon. Did I miss something? So, I ask: Is there a modern D-SLR camera from Nikon (one that takes AA batteries)? Or, at least a modern AA battery pack for the Nikon D50 D-SLR? TIA, Amanda W. The energy required to power the screen on a digital or operate the flash regularly will drain a set of AA cells in short order. You won't achieve any service life at all. It wouldn't work for everybody, but I run an external battery pack that allows me to take 100 pictures on a charge. |
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The Nikon D200 will with the optional hand grip...it uses 6 AA batteries or
2 EN-EL3e. "Amanda Williams" wrote in message ... I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. It wouldn't be so bad to be forced to carry the bulky MH-18a Nikon battery charger everywhere I go when on vacation except that I have to also carry all the other different chargers my cell phones and those of my kids, my video camera, my computer, my PDA, my skype phone charger, my usb hub, etc. It's just too many freakin' chargers. I'm trying to standardize on just AA and USB for all my hand-held electronics accessorites. So, I'm ditching the Nikon D50 for a digital SLR that takes AA batteries. I found a few from Fuji and Pentax but none from Nikon. Did I miss something? So, I ask: Is there a modern D-SLR camera from Nikon (one that takes AA batteries)? Or, at least a modern AA battery pack for the Nikon D50 D-SLR? TIA, Amanda W. |
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On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 22:07:49 +0100, Amanda Williams wrote:
I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. It wouldn't be so bad to be forced to carry the bulky MH-18a Nikon battery charger everywhere I go when on vacation except that I have to also carry all the other different chargers my cell phones and those of my kids, my video camera, my computer, my PDA, my skype phone charger, my usb hub, etc. It's just too many freakin' chargers. I'm trying to standardize on just AA and USB for all my hand-held electronics accessorites. So, I'm ditching the Nikon D50 for a digital SLR that takes AA batteries. I found a few from Fuji and Pentax but none from Nikon. Did I miss something? So, I ask: Is there a modern D-SLR camera from Nikon (one that takes AA batteries)? Or, at least a modern AA battery pack for the Nikon D50 D-SLR? TIA, Amanda W. I'm Looking at the Pentax K100D - because it takes 4xAA batteries or 2 CR3 units Pantax have shown off a 10MP DSLR http://www.digital-shot.com/50226711..._10mp_dslr.php Suspect it will take AA batteries as well. Link above says due for launch Autumn 2006 Clive |
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Modern Nikon D-SLR camera that takes standard AA batteries
Fuji S3 Pro ? or maybe S4 Pro ?
Or you can opt MB-D70 and use CR-2 batteries ? btw .. in regards to your usage pattern, I found it quite strange. Once I use a friend D50 .. the battery kept going on and on and on. They were here for a competition and the battery last them 10 days on single charge [and made around 1000 images] Flash usage was around 10% of the time [as I use fast glass ] IF you use flash on 100% of your shots, BUY yourself an external flash . .ie SB-600. The cost to repair those flash are cheaper than you have to change the D50 built in flash. =bob= "Amanda Williams" wrote in message ... I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. |
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Amanda Williams wrote:
I currently own the Nikon D50 but I'm sick and tired of the stock EN-EL3battery going dead after only a day or two on the road (I use the flash on every shot). Even carrying an extra EN-EL3a doesn't solve the problem as it goes dead just two days later, leaving me in the lurch not even a week into my trip. It wouldn't be so bad to be forced to carry the bulky MH-18a Nikon battery charger everywhere I go when on vacation except that I have to also carry all the other different chargers my cell phones and those of my kids, my video camera, my computer, my PDA, my skype phone charger, my usb hub, etc. It's just too many freakin' chargers. I'm trying to standardize on just AA and USB for all my hand-held electronics accessorites. So, I'm ditching the Nikon D50 for a digital SLR that takes AA batteries. I found a few from Fuji and Pentax but none from Nikon. Did I miss something? So, I ask: Is there a modern D-SLR camera from Nikon (one that takes AA batteries)? Or, at least a modern AA battery pack for the Nikon D50 D-SLR? TIA, Amanda W. The Canon 20D, 30D and 5D can all be operated using AAs if you have the vertical grip. When you buy the grip (designed to use either one or two 511 batteries), it includes a battery cartridge that holds 6 AAs. The cartridge fits nicely into the grip... I've heard that the 20D does operate for very long on them, but I've been pleasantly surprised to discover that my 12.8MP 5D operates extremely well on them! I suspect that the new 30D does as well. I don't usually use AA, but when traveling, it is very reassuring to have the ability of AA use since they are easy to find worldwide (should anything happen to my charger, or if I'm unable to charge for some reason). -Mark² -- Images (Plus Snaps & Grabs) by Mark² at: www.pbase.com/markuson |
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"Mark²" mjmorgan(lowest even number wrote in message news:bDQyg.16610$6w.12550@fed1read11... The Canon 20D, 30D and 5D can all be operated using AAs if you have the vertical grip. When you buy the grip (designed to use either one or two 511 batteries), it includes a battery cartridge that holds 6 AAs. The cartridge fits nicely into the grip... Watch out on some earlier BG-E2. It somehow does not like using rechargable NiMH at all. 2 -5 shots .. then kaput |
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Modern Nikon D-SLR camera that takes standard AA batteries
[BnH] wrote:
"Mark²" mjmorgan(lowest even number wrote in message news:bDQyg.16610$6w.12550@fed1read11... The Canon 20D, 30D and 5D can all be operated using AAs if you have the vertical grip. When you buy the grip (designed to use either one or two 511 batteries), it includes a battery cartridge that holds 6 AAs. The cartridge fits nicely into the grip... Watch out on some earlier BG-E2. It somehow does not like using rechargable NiMH at all. 2 -5 shots .. then kaput Mine work very well. -- Images (Plus Snaps & Grabs) by Mark² at: www.pbase.com/markuson |
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