I have several older Nikon CoolPix cameras. All of these cameras are powered by 2xAA NiMh batteries. One is a E4600, which I purcahsed new in 2005, and use it extensively (possibly over 50k shutter clicks). It has had batteries installed almost continuously over the years. This camera I have no issues with.

About 4 years ago, I picked up a used E4600 off craigslist, mostly as a backup in case the primary camera dies some day. The replacement E4600 does not hold settings very well when swapping batteries.

A few months back, I picked up a E7600 at a flea market. It...

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Hi, I'm known as cosmicray (both here and elsewhere). This nick was anointed to me by one of my bosses about 30 years ago. My how time flies.

Ray