[DigiCam] Re: consumer camera (Coolpix 885)

[Johnccollins]

I have the Nikon 5000 which also takes the EN-EL1 battery. It will also 
take a lithium non rechargable but they are about $12 so I haven't 
tried it. However, I did buy 2 of the Lenmar replacements for the 
EN-EL1 and can not see any difference. And at about $20 each from an 
eBay vendor. I am also preparing for time away from a recharge. i am 
going to be in the Grand Canyon for 7 days so my requirements I think 
will be met by my 4 batteries charged before I leave. So far they seem 
to hold the charge pretty well. The 5000 is supposed to get 100 min at 
pretty much normal operating style.

John in Tucson
On Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 05:37  PM, <shouston at infinito.it> wrote:

> Seems the Coolpix 885 is an even better deal in Europe than in the US 
> (first
> time for everything). The deal I found on the 885 includes the EN-EL1
> battery and the battery charger, which IIRC are extras in the US.
>
> I also read on Steve's Digicams that the 885 gets only about 90 
> minutes from
> a fully charged battery. Bummer. And I think it only takes the Nikon
> proprietary battery, is that right? Seems a bit disappointing, given 
> the
> number of other cameras that can use AA rechargeables.
>
> Anyone got any experience with the Nikon batteries? Do you need to get 
> an
> extra one or two?
>