Digital CAMERA!! I don't know how I did before. When I bought the first one, my favorite one of all time, I didn't know how long your average battery would last in it. It seemed like all of ten minutes. I spent a fortune at first on batteries, then Momz got wise and bought a battery charger and a pack or two of rechargable batteries. I NEVER worry about missing a cool shot of the kidz or whatever now. I always have a pair of backup batteries with me, so I NEVER miss a photo opp!!