Re: Fostex FR2-LE review/initial impressions

["Marc Myers" buffymarmoset]

James, if you're starting out, I'd try to avoid NP-1's. They are ubiquitous=
 with pros because their form factor has been around for 30 years and there=
's lots of adaptors, chargers and specialized equipment designed to use the=
m. I used them in various portable video recorders in the '70s through the =
'90s. That said they're big, expensive and heavy. There are good reasons to=
 use them but if you're equipping yourself now backward compatibility shoul=
dn't be a big deal. I'd look at sleds that hold Lithium Ion AA batteries.