Tom K wrote On 11/2/2009 4:42 PM:
But now I want to add my 2-cents as well to the discussion on batteries.
>> Likewise, I also noticed that some seem to be complicating what could
>> actually be a rather simple solution. Therefore, let me tell you what I
>> have done with my Olympus, that is, for what it is worth. Obviously, this
>> may or may not work for others. My camera does use special batteries,
>> which are obviously more expensive than buying generic ones at the local
>> drug store. Yet, of the other hand, it can also use 4 - AA batteries
>> instead. That was a major selling point to me, and the fact that 4
>> batteries were required, not just 2. This way, I can take a lot more
>> pictures, even with flash, with 4 batteries than I could with a camera
>> that only takes 2. The disadvantages is, the camera is a bit bigger and
>> heavier than some of these pocket size digital cameras. But size was not
>> my concern; professional quality and extra features was.
>> I gave up on a bigger/heavier camera at least 20 years ago. It's just too
>> much trouble dragging a big camera around with everything else these days.
>> At least for me. I like small and portable. I like a laptop over a
>> desktop. I like a mini camera over a large size camera. I like a small
>> cell phone that easily fits in my pants pocket. I like mini binoculars that
>> I take to sporting events or on cruises. Dragging around a big camera bag
>> is not what I want to do on vacation. I want a tiny camera that fits in my
>> pocket. My whole camera isn't much bigger than 4 AA batteries.
>>
>> Your plan sounds logical if you don't mind lugging around a big camera, but
>> no way I want one. My old heavy Nikon has been collecting dust for 25 years
>> or more...
>>
>> --Tom
>>
If you don't have camera shake compensation a certain amount of weight
helps keep the camera steady during low light conditions where flash is
not permitted.
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