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Old June 23rd 08, 08:57 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
Morton
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Default Battery Question - Camera for Teenager

DerbyDad03 wrote:
I won't cloud the issue by telling you fine folks what cameras/
features I am looking because I want to restrict the discussion to
batteries, specifically Lithium Ion packs vs. AA.

I am looking for a camera for my 16 YO daughter. We need to get her a
camera before she goes on a week long vacation.

She found a slim-profile camera that she likes which uses a Lithium
Ion pack that must be recharged by placing the camera in it's base and
plugging the base into a wall outlet. There is no option to simply
drop a couple of AA batteries into it.

We discussed the need to charge this camera at every opportunity to
ensure that it is ready for use whenever she needs it. At a minimum
that means taking the base and cords with her on vacation and to
sleepovers, etc. When it's dead, you can't just run into a store and
get some batteries.

Am I being overly cautious by thinking we should limit our choices to
those that use (eat?) AA batteries, especially for a 16YO?

Thanks!


In small digital cameras, a lithium ion battery will usually give over
100 shots before needing a charge. My method is to buy and carry a spare
Li ion battery with me. If I'm in the field and the battery poops out,
then I change it to the spare. Thus, about 200 exposures are more than I
need to take in a given day. Of course, for a larger number of shots, or
a longer stay in the woods, AA batteries with several spares would be
helpful.

Morton
 




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