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So my wife crunched our snapshot camera. An older Kodak camera that
took pretty nice pictures.

We also have a Fuji S2 Pro.

So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
D-cameras that use these these days? And is there any decent source
that would help me search on this as a feature.
 
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"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
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> So my wife crunched our snapshot camera. An older Kodak camera that took
> pretty nice pictures.
>
> We also have a Fuji S2 Pro.
>
> So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
> D-cameras that use these these days? And is there any decent source that
> would help me search on this as a feature.

http://www.dpreview.com/
 
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Marvin Margoshes wrote:
> "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> news:416eac9a$0$20521$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
>
>>So my wife crunched our snapshot camera. An older Kodak camera that took
>>pretty nice pictures.
>>
>>We also have a Fuji S2 Pro.
>>
>>So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
>>D-cameras that use these these days? And is there any decent source that
>>would help me search on this as a feature.
>
>
> http://www.dpreview.com/
>
>
Been there, done that... Unfortunately they do not appear to have a
search on batteries function...
 
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Thanks Justin,

That's too much for a snapshot camera. For snapshot, I need something
that is relatively small, that would fit into a pocket on a parka
Doesn't have to be too small, but generally one that looks like a pack
of cards when turned off, as opposed to a 35mm camera.

Justín Käse wrote:
> In Message-ID:<416eac9a$0$20521$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net> posted on
> Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:53:48 -0700, fortknight wrote:
>
>
>>So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
>>D-cameras that use these these days?
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6slud
 
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"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
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> Marvin Margoshes wrote:
> > "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:416eac9a$0$20521$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
> >
> >>So my wife crunched our snapshot camera. An older Kodak camera that
took
> >>pretty nice pictures.
> >>
> >>We also have a Fuji S2 Pro.
> >>
> >>So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
> >>D-cameras that use these these days? And is there any decent source
that
> >>would help me search on this as a feature.
> >
> >
> > http://www.dpreview.com/
> >
> >
> Been there, done that... Unfortunately they do not appear to have a
> search on batteries function...

So, choose a camera that you like and see what the specifications say about
power and memory card on that model.

A lot of digital cameras use 4 AA size batteries these days. There is a very
good chance the whatever camera you choose, will use AA size batteries.

Most digital cameras will not work very long with the standard alkaline AA
batteries. The recommended battery type is rechargeable NiMh (Nickel Metal
Hydride).

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CSM1 wrote:
>
>
> So, choose a camera that you like and see what the specifications say about
> power and memory card on that model.
>
> A lot of digital cameras use 4 AA size batteries these days. There is a very
> good chance the whatever camera you choose, will use AA size batteries.
>

I would agree if this were 2003. In the snapshot camera range (an
in-pocket camera), many of the 2003 models were AA, and many were CF,
they are either not for sale anymore or largely discontinued. Many if
not most have either changed memore to a smaller form factor XD or SD,
or into a smaller battery form factor (most use custom LI batteries and
have charging stands etc...)

I really have looked for cameras that are AA and CF and are snapshot
type cameras. Used to be common, now they are very difficult to find.
This is why I am asking. I tried the camera I like approach and kept
coming up dry. So now I am trying from the other direction.
 
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For a small pocket camera you probably won't find a CF card. CF is an old
format and, although pretty popular and standard, it usually is only
associated with larger style cameras. The SD memory would be the most
popular for mini cameras and is cheaper than CF in many places now.

Another issue in small cameras is the AA cells. They are just too big,
don't carry enough charge, and have contact problems constantly. LioN
batteries wil be charged months after you charge them and ready to go when
you pick up the camera. Nicads will be dead a week after you charge tham and
you always have to plan ahead to charge them or they are no good. After
letting them discharge a few times in the camera they won't take a charge
properly. The ends get oxidized and the connections get bad and your flash
won't charge quickly, if at all.


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> Thanks Justin,
>
> That's too much for a snapshot camera. For snapshot, I need something
> that is relatively small, that would fit into a pocket on a parka
> Doesn't have to be too small, but generally one that looks like a pack
> of cards when turned off, as opposed to a 35mm camera.
>
> Justín Käse wrote:
> > In Message-ID:<416eac9a$0$20521$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net> posted on
> > Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:53:48 -0700, fortknight wrote:
> >
> >
> >>So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
> >>D-cameras that use these these days?
> >
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/6slud
 
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There are reasons for all those to be hard to find.

Pentax 555 has a flash range of 17.5', unlike any other mini digital on the
market.

"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
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> CSM1 wrote:
> >
> >
> > So, choose a camera that you like and see what the specifications say
about
> > power and memory card on that model.
> >
> > A lot of digital cameras use 4 AA size batteries these days. There is a
very
> > good chance the whatever camera you choose, will use AA size batteries.
> >
>
> I would agree if this were 2003. In the snapshot camera range (an
> in-pocket camera), many of the 2003 models were AA, and many were CF,
> they are either not for sale anymore or largely discontinued. Many if
> not most have either changed memore to a smaller form factor XD or SD,
> or into a smaller battery form factor (most use custom LI batteries and
> have charging stands etc...)
>
> I really have looked for cameras that are AA and CF and are snapshot
> type cameras. Used to be common, now they are very difficult to find.
> This is why I am asking. I tried the camera I like approach and kept
> coming up dry. So now I am trying from the other direction.
 
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I understand that the best possible camera in this class either in
performance or price, or both, come with these requirements. I am more
then willing to compromise here rather than have yet another charger
come with me, and yet another methodology to deal with "film"

Gymmy Bob wrote:
> There are reasons for all those to be hard to find.
>
> Pentax 555 has a flash range of 17.5', unlike any other mini digital on the
> market.
>
> "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> news:416efb1a$0$20524$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
>
>>CSM1 wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>So, choose a camera that you like and see what the specifications say
>
> about
>
>>>power and memory card on that model.
>>>
>>>A lot of digital cameras use 4 AA size batteries these days. There is a
>
> very
>
>>>good chance the whatever camera you choose, will use AA size batteries.
>>>
>>
>>I would agree if this were 2003. In the snapshot camera range (an
>>in-pocket camera), many of the 2003 models were AA, and many were CF,
>>they are either not for sale anymore or largely discontinued. Many if
>>not most have either changed memore to a smaller form factor XD or SD,
>>or into a smaller battery form factor (most use custom LI batteries and
>>have charging stands etc...)
>>
>>I really have looked for cameras that are AA and CF and are snapshot
>>type cameras. Used to be common, now they are very difficult to find.
>>This is why I am asking. I tried the camera I like approach and kept
>>coming up dry. So now I am trying from the other direction.
>
>
>
 
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Second point first, I have had no problem with NiMH double A batteries.
As a matter of fact I am trying to get as many things in my house
converted to AA if possible, because the batteries work very well, and I
have a good habit of keeping them charged.

First point second. I have already invested alot in not only CF memory
but also CF infrastructure. How I carry around "Film", manage cards,
transfer to computer mindset, etc... My "real" camera is a fuji s2Pro
(It is a very nice camera...). But just like many of my photog friends,
we take alot of snapshots too, and breaking out the SLR just doesn't say
"fun".

So, yes, my requirements are tough. And I know why. But they are still
*my* requirements, and so I am out here asking if anyone knows if there
are any cameras that I can go buy new. It's too bad the kodak got
crunched, because it worked just about perfectly for my needs.


Gymmy Bob wrote:
> For a small pocket camera you probably won't find a CF card. CF is an old
> format and, although pretty popular and standard, it usually is only
> associated with larger style cameras. The SD memory would be the most
> popular for mini cameras and is cheaper than CF in many places now.
>
> Another issue in small cameras is the AA cells. They are just too big,
> don't carry enough charge, and have contact problems constantly. LioN
> batteries wil be charged months after you charge them and ready to go when
> you pick up the camera. Nicads will be dead a week after you charge tham and
> you always have to plan ahead to charge them or they are no good. After
> letting them discharge a few times in the camera they won't take a charge
> properly. The ends get oxidized and the connections get bad and your flash
> won't charge quickly, if at all.
 

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The closest thing would probably be the Canon Powershot A series. The A75
is 3.2 megapixel and the A85 is 4.0 Megapixel.


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> For a small pocket camera you probably won't find a CF card. CF is an old
> format and, although pretty popular and standard, it usually is only
> associated with larger style cameras. The SD memory would be the most
> popular for mini cameras and is cheaper than CF in many places now.
>
> Another issue in small cameras is the AA cells. They are just too big,
> don't carry enough charge, and have contact problems constantly. LioN
> batteries wil be charged months after you charge them and ready to go when
> you pick up the camera. Nicads will be dead a week after you charge tham
and
> you always have to plan ahead to charge them or they are no good. After
> letting them discharge a few times in the camera they won't take a charge
> properly. The ends get oxidized and the connections get bad and your flash
> won't charge quickly, if at all.
>
>
> "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> news:416ef9f4$0$20524$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
> > Thanks Justin,
> >
> > That's too much for a snapshot camera. For snapshot, I need something
> > that is relatively small, that would fit into a pocket on a parka
> > Doesn't have to be too small, but generally one that looks like a pack
> > of cards when turned off, as opposed to a 35mm camera.
> >
> > Justín Käse wrote:
> > > In Message-ID:<416eac9a$0$20521$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net> posted
on
> > > Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:53:48 -0700, fortknight wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any
snapshot
> > >>D-cameras that use these these days?
> > >
> > >
> > > http://tinyurl.com/6slud
>
>
 
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Bruce wrote:
> The closest thing would probably be the Canon Powershot A series. The A75
> is 3.2 megapixel and the A85 is 4.0 Megapixel.
>
>
Apparantly the A95 as well.

The only issue that I have with this is that the negative feedback on
Amazon is the kind of stuff I get irritated by with other cameras. We
had very little if any shutter lag with the kodak, but I have noted it
with other digital snapshot cameras I have played with.

So, indeed this may turn out to be *the* camera, does anyone know of any
others?
 

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"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
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> So my wife crunched our snapshot camera. An older Kodak camera that
> took pretty nice pictures.
>
> We also have a Fuji S2 Pro.
>
> So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
> D-cameras that use these these days? And is there any decent source
> that would help me search on this as a feature.

Canon A75 runs on 4 AA's amd accepts CF type 1 cards.
Also takes great images.
 
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"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
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> Marvin Margoshes wrote:
>> "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:416eac9a$0$20521$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
>>
>>>So my wife crunched our snapshot camera. An older Kodak camera that took
>>>pretty nice pictures.
>>>
>>>We also have a Fuji S2 Pro.
>>>
>>>So we had standardized on AA Batteries and CF. Are there any snapshot
>>>D-cameras that use these these days? And is there any decent source
>>>that would help me search on this as a feature.
>>
>>
>> http://www.dpreview.com/
> Been there, done that... Unfortunately they do not appear to have a
> search on batteries function...

Some of the Olympus cameras that can be used as point-and-shoot use
alkalines or NiMH batteries. The D-535 may be a good choice for you. It
has fetaures beyond p&s, but they can be just ignored.
 
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Thanks man... But it is an xd card camera not CF...

Marvin Margoshes wrote:

>
>
> Some of the Olympus cameras that can be used as point-and-shoot use
> alkalines or NiMH batteries. The D-535 may be a good choice for you. It
> has fetaures beyond p&s, but they can be just ignored.
>
>
 
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hvh? I have a Pentax 550, 5x optical zoom, with two Lion batteries. I
charged them both and took thgem with me last svmmer. I drove arovnd Lake
Hvron completely over the period of two weeks, took over 400 pictvres, here
and there and only had to pvt the second battery in the last day on the way
home.

On the other hand, my wife has a fvfi 2mp with 3x optical, vses 2 AA cells
(Nicad or NiMh only). She propbably took 75 pictvre and had to charge her
batteries abovt 6 times. If the batterries were ovt of the charger more than
a few days they are almost dead. The sets are maybe two years old. Alkaline
work somewhat bvt not recommended as the voltage falls so badly when the
flash charges it may damage the circvitry inside. Two fvlly charge AA cells
may get her 100 pictvres or more bvt here comes the clincher, an hovr and a
half of vsage, whichever comes first. Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it off.
Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it off. Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it
off.

Forget the AA batteries. I charged my camera a month ago after it's last vse
and I can still pick it vp and go to a wedding and shoot the whole night
withovt charge. Try that with Nickle anything or bvy shares in Union
Carbide.

"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
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> I vnderstand that the best possible camera in this class either in
> performance or price, or both, come with these reqvirements. I am more
> then willing to compromise here rather than have yet another charger
> come with me, and yet another methodology to deal with "film"
>
> Gymmy Bob wrote:
> > There are reasons for all those to be hard to find.
> >
> > Pentax 555 has a flash range of 17.5', vnlike any other mini digital on
the
> > market.
> >
> > "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:416efb1a$0$20524$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
> >
> >>CSM1 wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>>So, choose a camera that yov like and see what the specifications say
> >
> > abovt
> >
> >>>power and memory card on that model.
> >>>
> >>>A lot of digital cameras vse 4 AA size batteries these days. There is a
> >
> > very
> >
> >>>good chance the whatever camera yov choose, will vse AA size batteries.
> >>>
> >>
> >>I wovld agree if this were 2003. In the snapshot camera range (an
> >>in-pocket camera), many of the 2003 models were AA, and many were CF,
> >>they are either not for sale anymore or largely discontinved. Many if
> >>not most have either changed memore to a smaller form factor XD or SD,
> >>or into a smaller battery form factor (most vse cvstom LI batteries and
> >>have charging stands etc...)
> >>
> >>I really have looked for cameras that are AA and CF and are snapshot
> >>type cameras. Used to be common, now they are very difficvlt to find.
> >>This is why I am asking. I tried the camera I like approach and kept
> >>coming vp dry. So now I am trying from the other direction.
> >
> >
> >
 
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Somehow I missed a "not" in my previovs post. I am aware that the best
camera may *not* come with these featvres. From what I have read the
550 and 555 are darned good cameras. Bvt these featvres are very
important to me.

See the problem is, I have a system already for dealing with batteries
and CF cards and Card readers, and cf card carrying cases, a single
charger I take with me, a battery case etc...

My Fvji S2 Pro, vses the same batteries and CF cards, so I only want to
have one system when I am on vacation. Often I don't want to break ovt
an SLR and the weight and bvlkiness of the camera and accessories,
sometimes I jvst want a snapshot camera.

Up vntil this year, I wovld have had abovt 15 cameras to choose from
that had this basic reqvirement. Now proprietary batteries and charging
systems, and memory other than CF have replaced this is most shapshot
type cameras.

This year it looks like there is only really one. The Canon A95. I
think the camera makers are not serving a percentage of the market,
which is the prosvmer/photographer market that is going to be looking to
replace their snapshot camera. Which I svspect I am on the leading edge of.


Gymmy Bob wrote:
> hvh? I have a Pentax 550, 5x optical zoom, with two Lion batteries. I
> charged them both and took thgem with me last svmmer. I drove arovnd Lake
> Hvron completely over the period of two weeks, took over 400 pictvres, here
> and there and only had to pvt the second battery in the last day on the way
> home.
>
> On the other hand, my wife has a fvfi 2mp with 3x optical, vses 2 AA cells
> (Nicad or NiMh only). She propbably took 75 pictvre and had to charge her
> batteries abovt 6 times. If the batterries were ovt of the charger more than
> a few days they are almost dead. The sets are maybe two years old. Alkaline
> work somewhat bvt not recommended as the voltage falls so badly when the
> flash charges it may damage the circvitry inside. Two fvlly charge AA cells
> may get her 100 pictvres or more bvt here comes the clincher, an hovr and a
> half of vsage, whichever comes first. Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it off.
> Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it off. Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it
> off.
>
> Forget the AA batteries. I charged my camera a month ago after it's last vse
> and I can still pick it vp and go to a wedding and shoot the whole night
> withovt charge. Try that with Nickle anything or bvy shares in Union
> Carbide.
>
> "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> news:416f9325$0$20525$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
>
>>I vnderstand that the best possible camera in this class either in
>>performance or price, or both, come with these reqvirements. I am more
>>then willing to compromise here rather than have yet another charger
>>come with me, and yet another methodology to deal with "film"
>>
>>Gymmy Bob wrote:
>>
>>>There are reasons for all those to be hard to find.
>>>
>>>Pentax 555 has a flash range of 17.5', vnlike any other mini digital on
>
> the
>
>>>market.
>>>
>>>"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
>>>news:416efb1a$0$20524$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
>>>
>>>
>>>>CSM1 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>So, choose a camera that yov like and see what the specifications say
>>>
>>>abovt
>>>
>>>
>>>>>power and memory card on that model.
>>>>>
>>>>>A lot of digital cameras vse 4 AA size batteries these days. There is a
>>>
>>>very
>>>
>>>
>>>>>good chance the whatever camera yov choose, will vse AA size batteries.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I wovld agree if this were 2003. In the snapshot camera range (an
>>>>in-pocket camera), many of the 2003 models were AA, and many were CF,
>>>>they are either not for sale anymore or largely discontinved. Many if
>>>>not most have either changed memore to a smaller form factor XD or SD,
>>>>or into a smaller battery form factor (most vse cvstom LI batteries and
>>>>have charging stands etc...)
>>>>
>>>>I really have looked for cameras that are AA and CF and are snapshot
>>>>type cameras. Used to be common, now they are very difficvlt to find.
>>>>This is why I am asking. I tried the camera I like approach and kept
>>>>coming vp dry. So now I am trying from the other direction.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
 
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I went from two fvjifilm cameras with AA baterries, tons of rechargables,
chargers and Smart Media cards. I have learned the hard way many times not
to svpport the old technology, it's too expensive and yov will find
yovrself, with tears in yovr eyes, throwing it away later.

Canon has always had good reports here. Althovgh I have never owned one I
have seen them, operated a few and can see their menvs and hvman interface
is well done like the Pantax vnits. I owned a Kyocera 5mp for a few months
and sold it, lvckily, for a $300 loss. It was disgvsting in every way
imaginable. From a shopper's view it looked wonderfvl and had everything on
paper. I went back to my 1mp Fvji in disgvst.

Best of lvck with yovr decision.

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> Somehow I missed a "not" in my previovs post. I am aware that the best
> camera may *not* come with these featvres. From what I have read the
> 550 and 555 are darned good cameras. Bvt these featvres are very
> important to me.
>
> See the problem is, I have a system already for dealing with batteries
> and CF cards and Card readers, and cf card carrying cases, a single
> charger I take with me, a battery case etc...
>
> My Fvji S2 Pro, vses the same batteries and CF cards, so I only want to
> have one system when I am on vacation. Often I don't want to break ovt
> an SLR and the weight and bvlkiness of the camera and accessories,
> sometimes I jvst want a snapshot camera.
>
> Up vntil this year, I wovld have had abovt 15 cameras to choose from
> that had this basic reqvirement. Now proprietary batteries and charging
> systems, and memory other than CF have replaced this is most shapshot
> type cameras.
>
> This year it looks like there is only really one. The Canon A95. I
> think the camera makers are not serving a percentage of the market,
> which is the prosvmer/photographer market that is going to be looking to
> replace their snapshot camera. Which I svspect I am on the leading edge
of.
>
>
> Gymmy Bob wrote:
> > hvh? I have a Pentax 550, 5x optical zoom, with two Lion batteries. I
> > charged them both and took thgem with me last svmmer. I drove arovnd
Lake
> > Hvron completely over the period of two weeks, took over 400 pictvres,
here
> > and there and only had to pvt the second battery in the last day on the
way
> > home.
> >
> > On the other hand, my wife has a fvfi 2mp with 3x optical, vses 2 AA
cells
> > (Nicad or NiMh only). She propbably took 75 pictvre and had to charge
her
> > batteries abovt 6 times. If the batterries were ovt of the charger more
than
> > a few days they are almost dead. The sets are maybe two years old.
Alkaline
> > work somewhat bvt not recommended as the voltage falls so badly when the
> > flash charges it may damage the circvitry inside. Two fvlly charge AA
cells
> > may get her 100 pictvres or more bvt here comes the clincher, an hovr
and a
> > half of vsage, whichever comes first. Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it
off.
> > Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it off. Tvrn it on, flash, flash, tvrn it
> > off.
> >
> > Forget the AA batteries. I charged my camera a month ago after it's last
vse
> > and I can still pick it vp and go to a wedding and shoot the whole night
> > withovt charge. Try that with Nickle anything or bvy shares in Union
> > Carbide.
> >
> > "fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:416f9325$0$20525$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
> >
> >>I vnderstand that the best possible camera in this class either in
> >>performance or price, or both, come with these reqvirements. I am more
> >>then willing to compromise here rather than have yet another charger
> >>come with me, and yet another methodology to deal with "film"
> >>
> >>Gymmy Bob wrote:
> >>
> >>>There are reasons for all those to be hard to find.
> >>>
> >>>Pentax 555 has a flash range of 17.5', vnlike any other mini digital on
> >
> > the
> >
> >>>market.
> >>>
> >>>"fortknight" <nobody@home.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:416efb1a$0$20524$8b463f8a@news.nationwide.net...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>CSM1 wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>So, choose a camera that yov like and see what the specifications say
> >>>
> >>>abovt
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>>power and memory card on that model.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>A lot of digital cameras vse 4 AA size batteries these days. There is
a
> >>>
> >>>very
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>>good chance the whatever camera yov choose, will vse AA size
batteries.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>I wovld agree if this were 2003. In the snapshot camera range (an
> >>>>in-pocket camera), many of the 2003 models were AA, and many were CF,
> >>>>they are either not for sale anymore or largely discontinved. Many if
> >>>>not most have either changed memore to a smaller form factor XD or SD,
> >>>>or into a smaller battery form factor (most vse cvstom LI batteries
and
> >>>>have charging stands etc...)
> >>>>
> >>>>I really have looked for cameras that are AA and CF and are snapshot
> >>>>type cameras. Used to be common, now they are very difficvlt to find.
> >>>>This is why I am asking. I tried the camera I like approach and kept
> >>>>coming vp dry. So now I am trying from the other direction.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >