>>558609I think some bridge cameras still take AAs.
My SX130 does, basically a big point and shoot (a bit bigger than the A710) with a really good zoom. Pictures are good enough to print 16x20 and exhibit. The latest model (SX170) takes proprietary batteries though so I should probably get an old stock one as a backup while there are still some available. I just put it in a small pelican case when I'm kayaking.
There's also things like picture related.
