The digital camera I was given for my birthday a few weeks ago takes 2xAA batteries, and I found out pretty fast what a drain they are on batteries. I didn't have much money at the time, but I was able to buy, quite cheaply, this Grandcell Dual Charger, which came supplied with four rechargeable alkaline batteries and will charge 2 or 4 alkaline or NIMH batteries, but not both types at the same time. It only does AA's and AAA's, but I don't use other sizes very often anyway. I like it because it is small, about the size of an adaptor, light, and plugs directly onto a power board, like an adaptor.

So far, I have been managing with two batteries in the camera and two charging, or charged up and ready to go. Soon, when finances allow, I want to get four rechargeable NIMH batteries, which will last much longer in the camera. The alkaline ones won't go to waste, as I have a number of items, torches and the like, which I can use them in.

When I think of all the AA batteries I've had to use up and throw away, I wish I'd bought this charger years ago!

Jenny