Michael posted:
>I have seen some AMAZING stuff done with a Nikon. I have also
>heard they go through batteries like a hot knife through butter
Dear Michael and List:
The Nikon digital cameras do burn batteries quickly if you leave the
LCD viewer on (you can choose to shoot without it). If you use
regular store-bought batteries, you will get fed up very quickly and
spend a lot of money.
Yes it does go through batteries, but not all that bad. When I use it at home to take pictures of meteorites, I use the AC adapter, so it can be on for hours, and the close-up zoom works great.
Last year I really gave my Nikon Coolpix a good test: 2 weeks in Uzbekistan. I took 2 sets of the new AA batteries for electronic equipment (with a blue stripe). I took well over 300 pictures, and every evening I looked at them on the viewer and deleted the bad ones. I used the flash, everything, and when I got home the second set was still going strong.
Not bad for regular, but high-end batteries!
When it comes to cameras, I agree with Geoff, I have always used Nikons, I still have the huge heavy SLR I used before, clanky but effective.
Anne Black
IMCA #2356
www.IMPACTIKA.com
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