[pct-l] Camera

[Gary Wright]

I'm pretty sure that the OP wrote 'Alkaline' but simply meant AA or AAA batteries rather than some proprietary format rechargeable battery (which are often expensive and require an AC plug in town to get recharged).

You are absolutely correct about Lithium AA or AAA batteries lasting longer in digital cameras though.

On Nov 21, 2010, at 6:13 PM, Ron Dye wrote:

> Lithium batteries are lighter and last longer than Alkaline.  A little more
> costly though.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Nitnoid1
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 10:24 AM
> To: Ethan Smith
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Camera
> 
> Ethan, I recommend any camera that uses alkaline batteries. You won't stress
> in towns looking for a place to charge. 
> 
> I am partial to Canon point and shoots.    Canon has models under $200. 
> 
> The Incredible Bulk
> 
> On Nov 20, 2010, at 8:37 PM, Ethan Smith <esmith11 at my.whitworth.edu> wrote:
> 
>> I would love to get some advice about buying a camera for my 2011
> thru-hike. I am looking for one that is light-weight, durable, $150 range,
> takes good (doesn't have to be excellent) pictures, and is easy to use.
>> Also, what have you done about memory cards?
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Ethan
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