Digital Compact selection?

Hi, I travel abroad on mountaineering expeditions for long time periods and
in addition to my DSLR Nikon require a small lightweight camera which takes
the AA batteries because there is nowhere to recharge the L-ion type,
without solar panel chargers etc which are usually too fragile and
temperamental.

I currently have a 5yr old Sony DSC P71 3.2mp camera which is now a bit
tired and worn and can be erratic.

Open to any recommends of make, compact size and lightweight but main
priority is must have AA for power.

Thanks in advance

Regards

Tony H.
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"Tony H." wrote in
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Hi, I travel abroad on mountaineering expeditions for long time
periods and in addition to my DSLR Nikon require a small lightweight
camera which takes the AA batteries because there is nowhere to
recharge the L-ion type, without solar panel chargers etc which are
usually too fragile and temperamental.

The Canon S3 is a very versatile camera that uses AA batteries. If that
isn't compact enough for you, Canon also makes some smaller models that
use AA batteries.