Page 1 of Best place to buy batterys (for my Kodak DX3700 camera :-)

Could someone please tell me the cheapest place to buy batterys? Now that I have a Kodak DX3700 camera :-) I`ll need to stock up on them as your only supposed to 10 shots with it before they run out!!!

Does it take AA batterys?!

Thanks
r8sso

Not sure if they`re the cheapest, but http://www.7dayshop.com is an excellent place for all sorts - I buy my camera film there (Fuji Superia 200 - 135-36 - £1.30) - they also have some excellent deals on batteries, rechargeables, rechargers and digital camera memory cards (32Mb SmartMedia card - £9.75) etc.
Interestingly, they operate out of Jersey, and send their stuff in bundles woth £17.99......
.....anyway, I thought the DX3700 had a rechargeable thing in the dock which we`re supposed to be getting....
...BTW, are you the same r8sso that I saw discussing the Sony FX401 laptop DVD drive on a different forum? I`ve been trying to get mine going and haven`t quite succeeded yet.... also, I`ve worked out a way of accessing some bandwidth to get LoTR downloaded (thread in another forum) - you mentioned you could burn it for me onto CDR, but a URL would be good enough - check my details for an email address to avoid any naughty posts.....

This item was edited on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 13:17

yes, it does take AA`s.
I saw some cheap Nimh batteries with Charger at Woolworths the other day, I think it was about £7 for 4 batteries with charger (I could be completely wrong though).
They were not particularly high-capacity batteries (1100mah or 1300mah), but you can get better `photographic` batteries at Dixons - 1500mah are £10 for 4, and 1700mah are £12 for 4. I bet you can get them cheaper though!

The one kodak supplies for £8 is basically 2 1600mah Nimh batteries taped together.

If you don`t want rechargeables, Richer Sounds is probably your best bet - 20 duracell for £5.

I may be wrong, but I don`t think we`re going to get the Dock with it. It states that it can be sold as a separate item, and I don`t think this offer includes it. But hey, whatever, it`s still a fabulous deal.

I`m sure we will (says he getting worried again). It should come under `accessories` and I made sure I asked the woman I spoke to this morning whether it was the whole offer we were getting at last....

Just called them again (only 2 mins to get through this time) and they confirmed everything is as it was in the original offer.

This item was edited on Thursday, 31st January 2002, 13:26

Richard

It`s more than likely that that was me, I do get around different forums quite abit :-) I`ve given up on the flashing the DVD drive for my laptop. I dont watch DVDs on it enough to risk screwing it up.

As for LoTR, i`ll drop you a mail.

r8sso

PS. I dont think we do get the docking station...

but they told me we do :-0( <beginning to sulk>

You may be OK Alan, these are the details of the current special offer (albeit now at £329), definitely lists the dock in the camera`s package contents,

Dave:



"Special Deal!


KODAK DX3700 Digital Camera
32MB KODAK MultiMedia Card (DX3215 and DX3700 only)
Ultima Picture Paper (satin) A4, 15 sheets


For the latest statement from Kodak on the DX3700 offer please click here.

KODAK DX3700 Digital Camera
Part of the KODAK EasyShare System


Resolution: 3.1 megapixel


Capture great candids
Life`s spontaneous. So you need a camera that can capture all of its special moments. Check out the EasyShare DX3700. It has 3.1MP resolution for excellent picture quality up to 11" x 14" for those pictures you`ll want to share with family and friends. And when it comes to getting closer to the fun, the 3X digital zoom does the job.

Shoot spontaneously
The DX3700 has 8MB of internal memory built right in so you`ll never miss a shot. If you`ve filled your camera to capacity but there are still great pictures to be taken, don`t worry the DX3700 has a MultiMedia Card/Secure DigitalTM memory card (MMC/SD) expansion slot, so you`ll have plenty of memory to keep on shooting with optional MMC/SD memory cards.

Share with ease
With the KODAK EasyShare Camera Dock, sharing is just as easy. Simply place the DX3700 in the dock, touch the button and pictures are automatically sent to your computer and are ready for e-mailing and printing. The Camera Dock will also quickly and automatically recharge your camera`s battery pack, so you`ll always be ready to take more pictures.

CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS

WINDOWS Systems:



WINDOWS 98,98SE, 2000, or Millennium Edition
Personal computer with PENTIUM 200 MHz or greater processor
48 MB minimum RAM (WINDOWS 98, 98SE, ME)
64 MB minimum RAM (WINDOWS 2000)
100MB hard drive disk space available
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
800x600 pixels (16-bit or higher color monitor)


MACINTOSH Systems:



PowerPC-based MACINTOSH computer
MAC OS 8.6/9.x/X
64 MB RAM available
100 MB hard drive disk space available
CD-ROM drive
Built-in USB port
Color monitor, 800x600 pixels (thousands or millions of colors recommended)

KODAK EasyShare DX3700 Digital Camera with wrist strap
KODAK EasyShare Dock
KODAK Picture Software CD
Cables for USB and video
7-Volt AC adapter
KODAK Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack
Documentation Kit
KODAK EasyShare Camera Dock insert



32MB KODAK MultiMedia Card (DX3215 and DX3700 only)
Try out yet another form of digital storage. The multimedia card weighs less than two grams and is the size of a postage stamp. It can be used in products such as digital cameras, digital music players, digital camcorders, cellular phones and global positioning systems (GPS). 100% MMCA compatibility guaranteed plus a 5 year limited warranty.

Here is the approximate number of images that can be stored:

1MP camera - 110 pictures
2MP camera - 55 pictures
3MP camera - 40 pictures
4MP camera - 30 pictures
Ultima Picture Paper (satin)
8.5 x 11 inch (15 sheets)

When you`re looking for longer lasting prints and professional quality results, the paper to print on is KODAK Ultima Picture Paper, Satin. At 10 mil and 270 gsm, it`s KODAK`s heaviest weight paper and is designed to deliver the ultimate in print quality.

Ultima Picture Paper is manufactured on the same photo base as Royal Photographic Paper, and features a rich gold backprint which adds a touch of distinction to your prints.

You`ll get professional quality prints from KODAK Ultima Picture Paper. Available in 15 sheet configurations. Also available with a High Gloss Finish.

Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
Weight: 270 grams per square metre
Thickness: 10 mil
Contents: 15 sheets
Compatibility: Works on all brands of inkjet printers"

OK Kids, I didn`t order the camera cause I have a digicamera anyway and I thought it was greedy to have another that was marginally better but also seemed to suffer from battery performance anyway. The cheapest place I know to get Batteries is Richer Sounds. Depending when yo go they have 4 x AA Duracells for 99p or £1.49.

also the other day I was in Tescos. 12 x AA Duracells and a free (!!!) personal stereo for £4.99...what`s all that about!!!

Interesting things about these cameras... if they`re the ones with the docking bay/stand. If you put it down on the recharger thing with standard batteries instead of the one that comes with it then it fries the batteries/camera.

Atleast the lesser model we sell at Toys R Us will (DX3215)