I use two AA lithium batteries in my Optio 230. They last a long time. I don't like to take my charger with me on certain trips.
Jim A. > From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 17:09:49 -0800 > To: Christian Skofteland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re[2]: Vacation snaps with an Optio? > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:09:57 -0500 > > Christian, > > While I won't argue the type of battery, all digitals eat batteries > rapidly. Even if they take AA's, they still need to be NiMh > rechargables to last at all. That being the case, I'm not so sure > that it really matters that much. The one question is whether they > have easy access to charging or not. > > If they can find an Optio 230, it uses AA's and CF cards. One > daughter has an A10 and the other an Optio 230. Both of them prefer > the Optio. > > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > > > Saturday, December 6, 2003, 4:45:41 PM, you wrote: > > CS> As much as I'd like to suggest an optio, I won't. Get a Canon A70. Good > CS> quality, uses CF and AA batteries. The Optios use proprietary > CS> re-chargeables. > > CS> Christian Skofteland > CS> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > CS> ----- Original Message ----- > CS> From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > CS> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > CS> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 7:43 PM > CS> Subject: Vacation snaps with an Optio? > > >>> Friends of a friend are off on vacation soon. They want a small, >>> compact, pocketable digicam for their trip. I was thinking that one of >>> the Optio cameras might work for them. Will it? Here is their situation >>> and the requirements: >>> >>> They are going on a six month trip to India, >>> Tibet, etc. and they want "an inexpensive >>> digital camera for the trip". >>> >>> Since I know little about such a beast I am seeking some advice. >>> >>> I think they only need good 4X6 prints. >>> >>> Batteries should be easily available in >>> the Third World. >>> >>> USB or other simple way to send pics with >>> email would be a good idea. >>> >>> Memory storage media should be inexpensive, >>> high capacity, and for sale in >>> aforementioned Third World places. >>> >>> Light weight and a minimum of accessories to >>> lose would be good too. >>> > > >
