Choosing A Camera Battery Is More Important Than You Think
By Madison Greene




Finding the right replacement battery to match your digital camera or equipment can be difficult, so no matter what kind of camera you need; a traditional film camera, an automatic 35 mm camera or a digital camera you need to know not only about the camera, but the camera battery as well.

You want to choose a camera that has a battery that is easy to find and cheap to buy. This is especially important before you buy any camera, whether it is for you or it is a gift.

What Kind Of Batteries Does The Camera Take?

You need to know what kind of camera batteries any camera takes. Does the camera take a brand-specific camera battery or does it take a general size of battery?

For example, a lot of traditional automatic cameras run on AA or AAA batteries. They only need that size. They don't need a specific brand.

These kinds also can be disposable or rechargeable. These batteries are also incredibly common and are sold just about everywhere.

How Easy Is It To Find More Batteries?

Even though your camera might not be brand specific, you still need to know how easy it will be to get replacement camera batteries. You might have to go to specific electronic stores if the camera battery size is rare, or unusual. If this doesn't bother you, then keep in mind whenever you go on a vacation, you need to bring spare camera batteries in case the stores where you are don't carry your camera's size.

How Expensive Are The Batteries?

Sometimes the camera battery costs more than a camera is worth. Keep in mind how often you are going to use this camera. The more you use your camera, the more you will have to change the battery.

You could opt for rechargeable batteries, but not all sizes of camera batteries will recharge. Most li-ion (lithium-ion) will, though.

If you don't use your camera all that much, then perhaps the camera battery cost will be a moot issue. One good trick to keep you up to date with your camera battery needs, without spending a penny, is to ask for them as a gift on your birthday or gift giving occasions.

Another Good Question To Ask: How Heavy Are the Batteries?
If you plan on doing a lot of travel or on location shooting, a heavy camera battery is a nuisance. You need as light a battery as possible. If you only plan on using the camera around your home or on special occasions and don't need to pack and unpack it, then you do not need to worry about how heavy the battery is.

How Long Can The Camera Go On One Set Of Batteries?

You never really seem to get an answer as to how long a camera lasts on one battery until you actually use it. For this reason, always see if you can get a warranty on your camera.

A lot of the battery's use depends on what camera functions you use and how often. Most batteries will tell you an estimated time of use, and try to find the maximum time for your buck.

I hope that I helped clear some of the confusion surrounding cameras and batteries. As you can see it is important to also consider the battery within the camera when you are purchasing a camera. If you don't pay attention you could end up with a battery that is very hard to find, is too expensive, or too heavy.

How To Pick Camera Accessories
By Madison Greene


One of the most confusing aspects of buying a camera are determining what accessories to buy with it. It can also be difficult to find accessories that fit your camera, as most digital equipment requires the use of compatible accessories.

The prices of camera accessories can also vary, depending on the make and model of your camera. Some cameras use high grade materials, which are more expensive, while others use low grade material, which tends to be less expensive.

Common Camera Accessories
The most common digital camera accessories that buyers can find in the market are the lenses. These come in several focal lengths. These focal lengths are the basis that camera buffs and photographers use to shoot at a certain distance or a certain angle. The ranges are usually 21 mm and below and up to 300 + mm. 21 and below mm can shoot at a very wide angle whereas the 300 + can shoot objects at very close range.

Flashes are also common camera accessories that are essential for indoor and dark photo shoots. These devices are used to momentarily emit a surge of light, enough to illuminate the dark area being photographed.

Most cameras come with an electronic flash that suffices for most indoor pictures but in some cases, the flash that comes with the camera is not enough. Some cameras are equipped for additional flashes that can be bought after market.

Another common piece that is sought after to accessorize your camera is a device that stores the pictures you take. There are several kinds of storage devices and these include:
* Compact flash disks
* Memory cards/ sticks etc.

These are used to store the pictures taken by digital cameras. What people usually do with these are to either directly connect the digital camera to their PC, without taking out the storage device, or to take out the storage device and plug it into their PC. You need to have a card reader to be able to do this and most PC's already have one installed in them.

Camera accessories also include tripods. These are necessary for a steady shot or a shot where the photographer wants to be included in the shot. Most of the time, a tripod can usually be extended to be as tall as an average person. Other tripods are small and can be mounted on a table or even wrapped around a tree trunk.

Batteries and battery chargers are also necessary camera accessories. Pay attention to the price and weight of batteries when you are selecting them. If you travel long distances or hike with your camera then you will want to choose a lightweight battery.
With any accessory that you choose to buy, make sure that you find one that matches your camera make and model. Also you should shop around, there are many different camera accessory stores with different products and prices