Polaroid Cameras I - Manual (Page 16)

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tend to be smaller and are definitely more expensive, and standard size batteries that you
can buy in any electronics, grocery or drug store.
Proprietary battery packs:
If you opt for a very small camera you are going to get a special small battery supplied by
the manufacturer. If you want a second back-up battery they are expensive, $40 to $50.
The advantage to these batteries is that they are small and light. The downside?...if you
run out of power at a remote location you‘d better have a spare or your charger with you.
Standard rechargeable batteries:
Larger cameras use size AA or similar batteries. You can get Nickel Metal Hydride,
NiMH, batteries at any electronics store and some drug stores. A charger will cost about
$20. The advantage of a standard size battery is that if you ever find yourself on the road
with a low battery, you can buy an alkaline replacement almost anywhere.