I'm not trying to be a smartass, but sounds to me like the BG-10 grip would soon pay for itself in using AA's instead of CR-2's
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "P�l Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Can digital beat 6x7? Answer seems to be yes > Hi > > I wasn't primarily thinking about the climate but the fact that I may not have a power outlet near for a week. Another issue is that only one shop in town stock the batteries for the MZ-S. They cost $30. He may be out of them and after closing time they are impossible to get. The batteries of the MZ-S last about 30 rolls at the most. Hence, batteries are a constant hassle to me. > > P�l > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "P�l Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:18 PM > Subject: Re: Can digital beat 6x7? Answer seems to be yes > > > > P�l, > > > > I am hearing from both D100 and D60 owners that they are very > > pleasantly surprised out how good the battery life is on these. Just > > what are your requirements? How many images do you need/want to > > capture before recharging? > > > > We hear this argument for film cameras too, as opposed to all > > mechanical. I know that your climate is colder than many others, but > > it would be nice to hear your requirements. > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Bruce > > > > > > > > Thursday, January 16, 2003, 11:06:34 AM, you wrote: > > > > PJ> Tom wrote: > > > > > > >> The camera should work even better at low tempuratures. The batteries are > > >> the problem. If you can get them separated from the camera by a cord and > > >> keep the batteries in an inside pocket a digital camera should be great for > > >> cold weather photography. > > > > > > PJ> The problem for digital for me at least is the fact that it need to be used close to civilization. The battery/power consumption issue need to be resolved before it holds any interest to me. Even > > PJ> the MZ-S is borderline due to it's power consumption. > > > > PJ> P�l > > >
