Question about digital camera - pls help!

raima

I’m going to buy a digital camera (from Bxxt Bxy or Fxxxxe Sxxp here) for someone who travels around a lot. Should I get a digital camera that uses AA batteries only, or those rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries?

I was thinking how can you recharge the battery since the plug and voltage here may be different from other places (eg. Hong Kong)? I would think that I can only recharge it here since the plug fits the voltage is used here.

So, does that mean I’ll have to buy a converter or adapter or something to go along with it? Or it's easier to get those AA batteries digital camera instead?

Thanks for your help!

shutterbug

Lithium ion batteries last longer.  The charger usually works for worldwide voltage.

number_12

My DC uses 4 AAs.  I think it is good since you can get AA batteries anywhere.  
I don't need to worry about those special Lithium rechargeables run out of battery in the middle of an event.
I allway have 4 new AA batteries in my DC bag and 4 rechargeable AA batteries fully charged inside the DC for a short one day trip.  I will carry 4 more charged rechargeables AA for an event that I know I will keep pressing the shutter.

chobit

Most digital camera Lithium battery last a long time these days.., worst come to worst, you can always buy a secondary battery as a backup.  Charging time is also very short for Lithium batteries.

Running AA will be more expensive in a long run, and rechargeable AA are NiMH batteries don't hold charge very well if you don't plan on using them within a few days.

EL

myversa

you need to buy a adaptor for your chargers for the Lithium Ion batteries.  Personally I preferred them because they usually last longer.

Catpiano

U just need to buy a small adoptor ($4-5HKD) in order to make your DC buy here .. can work in HK .. or the otherway around.

No need to worry about voltage ..

using AA battery is good .. but . also make the DC bigger in size .. not many DC still use AA battery .. as they are all small now ..   1 fully charged battery ..  can take few hundred pic .. and the will be good for say 2-3 yr at least ..  and who will keep same DC for that long anyway?

chobit

no worry, I know AA are great at times..!  As you know I need them for running my flashes.  But good charger + AA really aren't that cheap...!  However, I still think they are not a cheaper alternative, etc.

But then it depends on the needs!  If someone is planning to travel to some remote area where charging your battery is not an option, that's the time AAs shine!

EL

原帖由 Traum 於 2008-2-26 16:25 發表
I'm old school and prefer AA batteries in a small DC as well. AA's really shine when you're travelling because you can get them anywhere.

-Lik