whunter,
Do you want this camera to fit in your pocket?
Comment about battery life. If you use Lithium AA's they will last much longer in the camera than Alkaline.
Second comment about battery life. If you prefer rechargeables, get the "pre-charged" or "non-self-discharging" type of NiMH batteries. Once charged, they can retain most of their charge for a year or more, and thus aren't as annoying as previous rechargeable battery technology.
Why don't you just stop being cheap and get yourself a
CVF-50 for your Hasselblad V?