If it were not for the modern rechargeable lithium ion batteries in today’s digital cameras I can imagine a world powered by AA’s (not a good idea!). As most of my gear is pre 2000, AA batteries were the only mainstream option. To give you an idea, My F5 takes 8, my F4 has 4, my P645NII uses 6, my SB-28 will take 4 and ask for another set soon after, and the MD-4 motor drive for the F3 will also consume 8! I’ve given rechargeable options a fair go over the years but they always seem to pack in just when you need them. Two small button cells used to be all that any camera needed…
