soulrebel
11-25-2005, 19:04
Would I be better served with a camera that uses 2-AA's and buying along the way or is it easy to find an available outlet for 2-4 hours to charge a li-ion battery at stops? I've read of people "stealth" charging, but, I'm wondering about the availability of public electrical outlets to thru-hikers in and around town...Thanks
Basically, I have the choice they both weigh about the same amount (within 1 oz)
Setup 1 - 5MP-3xzoom camera, 2 li-ions, travel charger--9.5oz
setup 2 - 7.2MP-3xzoom camera, 2 AA's, Spare 2-AA's--10.4oz
setup 1 obviously is cheaper b/c I don't have to "buy" but it does take 1-2hours to charge up the li-ion and an outlet of course...
also--did anyone use a wide-angle lens for their landscape shots? Was it worth the 2-4ozs?
Basically, I have the choice they both weigh about the same amount (within 1 oz)
Setup 1 - 5MP-3xzoom camera, 2 li-ions, travel charger--9.5oz
setup 2 - 7.2MP-3xzoom camera, 2 AA's, Spare 2-AA's--10.4oz
setup 1 obviously is cheaper b/c I don't have to "buy" but it does take 1-2hours to charge up the li-ion and an outlet of course...
also--did anyone use a wide-angle lens for their landscape shots? Was it worth the 2-4ozs?