On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Joy Hecht wrote:

> Re batteries - all digital cameras eat them.  But fortunately, you don't
> have to pack them in advance, they sell them in the lower 48.  Home Depot is
> the cheapest place to buy them in huge quantities.  But for environmental -
> and eventually financial - reasons, investing in a battery charger and some
> rechargeables is probably a better idea.  I'm about to break down and get
> one myself.  It looks like $30 (US) should cover the cost, I've been
> scouting Radio Shack, Staples, etc.

Tip: While it's less efficient, buying a small inverter to power a regular
battery charger is both cheaper and more flexible than buying a
car-powered battery charger.  $30 or so will get you an inverter that will
do this and power other small stuff, like a laptop, shaver, or cell phone
charger, as well.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon