I can not understand that a customer upset about that these can be operated with normal camera batteries. I am very much internationally and they also like to take pictures, I always had the problem with the battery charge with other Cameras to. With this camera, I have the problem are not empty my batteries and I have no possibilities to recharge, then I go to the next business in any country and buy AA batteries. Therefore I can only recommend this camera, for example. by weight, maneuverability, durability of the batteries, and menus etc. I have experience with the L120, and the Coolpix L810 all with AA batteries