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Battery Question - Camera for Teenager
"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
... 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! My 16 YO daughter's camera uses AA's and there have been times when our P&S with the rechargeable Li Ion is out of puff and her's is still going because she carries a few spare set of batteries in her handbag, It takes 30 seconds to replace the AA's or several hours to recharge the Li Ion's. If I was to buy another P&S it would be AA powered just for that reason, and now that there are rechargeable Eneloop batteries specifically designed for camera's the choice is even easier. It's a case of balancing the cost of a spare Li Ion (that also has to be kept charged) so you don't miss a shot, or buying a handful of AA's -- "Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color." Don Hirschberg |
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