| Good quality, long-lasting batteries are critical to | | | | that just requires the full screen of the LCD. Also, |
| the operation of the digital camera. Without them | | | | view stored photos only when absolutely |
| the camera is useless. It's extremely frustrating | | | | necessary, not just because it's a fun thing to do. |
| to be off photographing for the day and have the | | | | There are so many automatics on cameras these |
| camera's batteries die. Especially if you didn't think | | | | days, that many things operate when they really |
| to put extras in your camera bag. Even though | | | | aren't needed. One of these things is the camera |
| our batteries are a higher quality than they used | | | | flash. This is another high level energy consumer. |
| to be, there's still only so much they are able to | | | | When you need the flash, you need it. But, there |
| handle. | | | | are a lot of times that the flash will fire when it's |
| If you have a thorough understanding of the | | | | not necessary for the quality of the image. Much |
| energy eaters on your camera, you'll be better | | | | battery life can be saved by setting the flash |
| able to operate it while conserving the life of your | | | | mode to manual rather than always leaving it in |
| batteries. Digital cameras have both mechanical | | | | an automatic mode. While you're packing your |
| and electronic elements. For the most part, the | | | | camera bag for a photo shoot, determine if it |
| mechanical elements of the camera are the | | | | would be appropriate to use the manual flash |
| major energy consumers. But, as we all know, | | | | mode, based on the plans for your shoot, and set |
| there is always an exception to every rule. This | | | | your camera accordingly. |
| exception is the LCD screen, which is an electronic | | | | The selection of the batteries themselves is very |
| element that draws an incredible amount of | | | | important. You can opt for disposable batteries or |
| energy from the batteries. | | | | rechargeable. Whichever type you choose, you |
| It is possible to conserve a lot of battery energy | | | | want to purchase quality batteries. Ones with a |
| by using your LCD screen conservatively and | | | | high mAh rating, at least 2200mAh NiMH |
| wisely. We tend to use the LCD screen more | | | | rechargeables. Spend the extra money and invest |
| than we really need to, simply because it gives us | | | | in name brand batteries rather than the cheaper, |
| a large view of the subject we're photographing. | | | | generics that won't give you nearly the number |
| But, doing so is a terrific drain on your batteries. | | | | of pictures before needing to be replaced or |
| Your camera will eventually turn off the LCD | | | | recharged. Whichever you decide on, make sure |
| screen after a certain amount of time that it's | | | | you pack extras in your camera bag, at all times. |
| not in use. Don't wait for that, turn it off manually | | | | Don't get caught out there with camera case in |
| and use the viewfinder, as often as you can. | | | | hand, missing that one special photo because your |
| Saving the LCD screen to check for the lighting | | | | battery died. |
| and composition, or when you're taking a shot | | | | |