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| Thread ID: 85880 | 2007-12-25 20:44:00 | digital cameras and batteries | aidanmaz (7180) | PC World Chat |
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| 624525 | 2007-12-26 03:45:00 | I had a camera that when I put new batteries in it, it asked for "Fresh batteries, Please!" . Lately, I have found that there's a lot of difference in not just the quality of batteries, but also chargers too . I got a Kodak charger that won't even warm the batteries up . Another can get them pretty hot . There's gotta be a place somewhere in between . Still looking . |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 624526 | 2007-12-26 05:22:00 | I use a Duracell charger and two different battery types. Mine does not get too hot. The batteries get quite warm though. | Bantu (52) | ||
| 624527 | 2007-12-26 06:23:00 | Using rechargables makes a lot of sense - much cheaper in the long run, but don't forget to discharge the batteries COMPLETELY before recharging (use a torch or something similar) and they will last almost forever . You do not need to completely discharge lithium batteries (more expensive but worth it) but if you don't use them for a long period of time, remember to recharge them at least once a month used or not . Also be aware that while non-rechargeables deliver 1 . 5 volts, rechargeables deliver only 1 . 2 and in most applications that does not matter, but in the occasional application it does . Have to agree with Speedy and Wmoore, turn off the LCD and use the viewfinder . Not very "this century" I know but LCDs eat batteries . I run both video and still digital cameras, often with a crowd of other photographers, and I find I change batteries much less than others . I really only use the LCD on playback and then only briefly . I also find that you are able to judge exposure and focus more exactly in the viewfinder as the daylight shining on the screen makes exactness more difficult - that is, of course, if you are able to switch the automatic off . The camera cannot see as well as you can so buy a camera that has a manual overide . You could even be somewhat creative and try doing things the automatic will not allow you to do . For example: shooting a subject with a bright background . The camera will see the bright background and turn down the exposure so your subject will be dark . Tell the camera where to go, put it on manual, and put the correct exposure on the subject . Who cares if the background is over exposed, it's not the background that is important . The focus is also dependent on the amount of light so once again you can do it the way you want . Good software for corrections, enhancements and a bit of fun is always a good idea as well . I do hope that you have fun with your camera . |
Roscoe (6288) | ||
| 624528 | 2007-12-26 08:44:00 | The whole point about having a digital camera is to be able to use the LCD screen as much as you like, specially for taking landscapes on a tripod but also for being able to review your shots for sharpness, correct exposure etc. Get a a charger, which is usually supplied with 1 set of rechargeable batteries, plus 2 more sets of rechargeable batteries. carry the 2 sets recharged with you wherever you go and use the LCD screen all the time. Replace and recharge each sets of batteries as they die. You'll enjoy your camera and photography a whole lot more! | Shortstop (632) | ||
| 624529 | 2007-12-26 10:16:00 | i did some researching and saw that dse sell Nimh (sorry cant remember the correct intials at this time) that dont have "memory" does that mean i dont have to discharge them? like similar to a laptop? I dont use the camera often as i dont want to chew through batteries every day, and i dont have a view finder on my camera, the lcd IS the view finder. Referencing exposure and things is completely me over my head, as i have noidea what it is...usually taking family pics or friends and stuff. What is the avergae price for say a set of rechargables and a charger? | aidanmaz (7180) | ||
| 624530 | 2007-12-26 11:23:00 | www.dse.co.nz | feersumendjinn (64) | ||
| 624531 | 2007-12-26 15:41:00 | . and another thing . . . I noticed that places like K-Mart and Wal-Mart have their electronic cameras on display . . minus batteries of course . . . but they have a wire from the display that powers-up the display units so you can see how they work and look before you buy them . My camera (Kodak C653) has that same power inlet in the form of a jack on the side of it . I wonder if I can find a larger capacity power pack to run the camera . . . one that most likely screws onto the universal threaded spot for a tripod or accessory on the bottom . Hmmmm . . . . I wonder . . . . . |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 624532 | 2007-12-26 18:29:00 | Using rechargables makes a lot of sense - much cheaper in the long run, but don't forget to discharge the batteries COMPLETELY before recharging Not true, modern rechargeable batteries do not have a memory like the ones of 15-20 years ago You do not need to completely discharge lithium batteries True, because you throw them away once flat . turn off the LCD and use the viewfinder . Not very "this century" I know but LCDs eat batteries . Most LCD's turn off after a pre-determined time on any reasonable camera . Good software for corrections Definately . The whole point about having a digital camera is to be able to use the LCD screen as much as you like Most higher end cameras the LCD is used for reviewing the shot after it is taken and also for altering settings in the camera . The LCD on my Canon 30D does not work as a viewfinder at all, as with a lot of SLR Digital cameras . Outside shots the LCD is a pain in the ass when sunlight shines on it to try and get an exact photo, you get a more accurate view through the viewfinder . Some cheap cameras just have the LCD so not much you can do . Just using the LCD for point and shoot is fine for the happy snapper but not for a serious photographer . |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 624533 | 2007-12-27 08:47:00 | Try the Eneloop brand by Sanyo I have found these NiMh batteries are very good at holding their charge when not in use . They are a bit more expensive than the std NiMh . DSE sell them Eneloop batteries are superb . I will never buy standard NiMh batteries again . Eneloops hold their charge while standard rechargeables discharge day by day . After one year Eneloops are at 85% capacity . My experience is that Eneloops also seem to have more voltage and while I cannot prove this, the fact is that one digcam I have will not work with standard NiMh batts or only work for a few photos, but work for a long time with Eneloops . Eneloops cost about $29 for 4 AA's which is not much more than regular NiMh's . |
Morpheus1 (186) | ||
| 624534 | 2007-12-27 09:23:00 | Previous post link went screwy: www.dse.co.nz or: search.dse.co.nz 6bb&site=&w=charger%2Cnimh&submit.x=7&submit.y=8&submit=Go :) |
feersumendjinn (64) | ||
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