Proprietary Li-ion batteries vs AA

[devnull]

I have a very specific question. Are cameras with proprietary Li-ion batteries a bad purchasing decision in Pakistan? I ask because I have read that when these models get old you can no longer buy replacement batteries for them. So should one prefer cameras that use standard AA batteries instead?

Note I am talking about consumer cameras not fancy DSLRs.

 

[shad0w]

for consumer cameras, standard batteries are definitely preferable, cuz of availability and lasting

 

[smaaz]

If its sony or samsung cam batteries will easily be available, I found a battery of very old fuji 5mpx cam from nisbat road lahore.

 

[devnull]

[MENTION=9842]smaaz[/MENTION]: How much did the battery cost you?

Thanks guys. Looking for more opinions from others. Please chime in if you have something to say on this topic.

 

[smaaz]

I think Rs 400 .. Which cam are you looking for btw ?

 

[devnull]

I think Rs 400 .. Which cam are you looking for btw ?

Just looking for something cheap and cheerful.

 

[smaaz]

Just looking for something cheap and cheerful.

Well look for fujifilm bridge cam range very cheap but good with alot of zoom