In the November 2003 Consumer Reports magazine, there was a very good article on digital cameras.

In their ratings, they list various features of different cameras. It surprised me to learn that some digital cameras had a battery life for as many as 900 photographs and some as low as 50 photographs.

So for those in the market for a new camera, it may be worth your while inquiring about the battery life equaling how many photographs. I don't know if Consumer Reports actually tested each of the cameras for battery life or if the information came from the manufacturer.

Frugually yours, Rose - Los Angeles