With all the features digital cameras have these days, you may find keeping batteries a problem. You may spend more on batteries than on any other component of your digicam, so it's always a good idea to stay ahead of the game and minimize these costs. And you may want to start by learning the main sources of power drain.
The LCD screen takes up the most power. It is possible to turn this feature off unless you really feel the need for it. Using the camera's viewfinder will conserve power.
The second cause of power drain is the flash. Whenever you can, use natural lighting to take your photos and turn off the flash. Turn off the flash when you don't need it and save it for a time when you would definitely need this feature.
Finally, the third major battery drain source would be the zoom feature. Obviously, it would be more wasteful to keep zooming in and out rather than leaving the zoom steady where it is. Once you find a setting that suits your needs, use it as often as you can to minimize use of zoom.
Here are other quick tips to help you make your battery last longer:
Make sure Power Saving mode is on, or simply switch off your camera when you're not using it.
During the winter months, you'll want to provide warmth for both your camera and the batteries when not in use. The cold drains batteries very quickly.
Batteries must be kept in an area that is both cool and dry, not too cold and not too hot either - sunlight can harm batteries as well!
Avoid unnecessary playback of your already taken images. In fact, do NOT play back your images on the camera - rather, do this on your computer after downloading them onto your hard drive, and decide immediately whether you want to keep or delete a photo.
Take advantage of the AC adapter. Most digital cameras have an adapter that allows you to plug directly into a power point. If you don't plan on moving around a lot and are near an outlet, the AC adapter will increase the life of your batteries.
Needing to buy more or recharge your battery is something you won't be able to avoid completely, but with a few precautions this won't be needed as often.
The LCD screen takes up the most power. It is possible to turn this feature off unless you really feel the need for it. Using the camera's viewfinder will conserve power.
The second cause of power drain is the flash. Whenever you can, use natural lighting to take your photos and turn off the flash. Turn off the flash when you don't need it and save it for a time when you would definitely need this feature.
Finally, the third major battery drain source would be the zoom feature. Obviously, it would be more wasteful to keep zooming in and out rather than leaving the zoom steady where it is. Once you find a setting that suits your needs, use it as often as you can to minimize use of zoom.
Here are other quick tips to help you make your battery last longer:
Make sure Power Saving mode is on, or simply switch off your camera when you're not using it.
During the winter months, you'll want to provide warmth for both your camera and the batteries when not in use. The cold drains batteries very quickly.
Batteries must be kept in an area that is both cool and dry, not too cold and not too hot either - sunlight can harm batteries as well!
Avoid unnecessary playback of your already taken images. In fact, do NOT play back your images on the camera - rather, do this on your computer after downloading them onto your hard drive, and decide immediately whether you want to keep or delete a photo.
Take advantage of the AC adapter. Most digital cameras have an adapter that allows you to plug directly into a power point. If you don't plan on moving around a lot and are near an outlet, the AC adapter will increase the life of your batteries.
Needing to buy more or recharge your battery is something you won't be able to avoid completely, but with a few precautions this won't be needed as often.
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