On 2/1/2016 7:58 PM, Kenneth wrote:
> Orchid Win7 v1 <voi### [at] devnull> wrote:
>
>>
>> While I was there, I also bought the accessory bag - mostly because it
>> includes a spare battery. (This camera is powered by a custom Lithium
>> ion battery pack, so it's presumably irreplaceable once it inevitably
>> stops working.)
>
> There really should be an international LAW mandating some kind of *standard* as
> to shapes and sizes of camera batteries. It's currently kind of ridiculous--
> just about *every* camera requires its own proprietary battery (even similar
> cameras made by the same company.)
>
> That's one reason why I bought a small CANON camera several years ago, powered
> by two simple AA batteries. (Which was surprising, because CANON *also* seems to
> come up with a new proprietary battery for every camera they make.) Sure, the AA
> batteries don't last very long before needing a recharge (I use NIMH
> batteries)-- but the sheer CONVENIENCE of using them far outweighs the need to
> buy some kind of proprietary replacement in the future (IF one is still
> available by then!)
>
> Although, for a nice DSLR camera, I suppose it would need 8 to 10 AA batteries
> to power the thing. The battery 'pack' would probably be bigger then the camera.
>   *sigh*
>
>

Careful. That sounds kind of like socialism. Who are you to infringe 
upon the camera makers' right to differentiate.


Mike

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