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Buying A Digital Camera To Replace Your Old Film Camera

I’m very conservative when it comes to buying myself new “toys”. I don’t buy every new gadget that comes out, but when I do buy – I get the latest technology and the highest quality I can afford. That way my investment holds its value for a long time and I’m not tempted to replace it so soon.

I didn’t buy a digital camera when they first came out. All you could get were 1 megapixel models with no optical zoom capability. Maybe a good replacement for the cardboard throwaways you get at the supermarket, but I much preferred the quality images I got from my (now 20 year old) Nikon 35mm SLR film camera.

When I finally did buy a digital camera a few years ago, I picked up a slightly used 2.1 megapixel from Olympus digital camera with a 3x autofocus optical zoom. At the time, it was as good a value as you could get when buying a digital camera, but technology being what it is – it’s now considered a midrange consumer level camera.

Well, while I’m still satisfied with my Nikon film-based camera, I’ve been thinking about buying a new digital camera for a few months now. That’s because I’ve seen the amazing shots that my friends have taken with their cameras, and I want to be able to get the same results. In addition, I’m using my 35mm SLR much less these days just because it’s so much more convenient to use my digital camera, and I’ve got a bag full of film that I’ve never found the time to have developed. It’s finally time to buy a new digital camera to actually replace the 35mm camera.

Towards that end, I’ve been reading online guides and digital camera reviews to catch up on exactly what to look for when buying a digital camera. This research is very helpful, as I evaluate which cameras are easy to use, produce high-quality photos, come packed with features, and are the best bargains. In fact, these resources make the task of buying a digital camera easier than I imagined it would be.

Since I’ve been doing all this research beforehand, I’m ready to make my purchase now that I’ve decided that buying a digital camera is the right move for me. I’ve read about people getting fantastic bargains from online stores, so that’s where I’ll look first. I also read store reviews as part of my research into buying a digital camera, so I know which websites were trustworthy and which ones to avoid. As a result, I’ll be able to complete my purchase without a single problem.

Now that I’ve made the decision, I really can’t remember what was preventing me from buying a new digital camera a long time ago! I can’t wait to get it so I can play around with the settings, and try out the different features that are available on these newer digital cameras. If you ask me, this is the way photography was meant to be.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a digital camera, I recommend that you go ahead and do it sooner rather than later.

Digital Camera Batteries – Your Guide To A Long And Happy Life

Executive Summary about Digital Camera Batteries by Bryan Noonan

I own a couple of digital cameras and I love them. As in all technology digital cameras have their drawbacks. The batteries in digital cameras are one of the few drawbacks.

On the other hand my wife’s Canon point and shoot digital camera isn’t so friendly on the batteries. My Canon Rebel camera uses a ‘pack style’ battery while my wife’s camera uses AA’s. Keeping your batteries charged is important especially if you’re using NiMH or NiCad batteries (who uses NiCad batteries in cameras any more?).

Perhaps not so obviously related to extending the life of your battery is how you store your batteries. I don’t recommend keeping your batteries in the hot car for instance. Extreme heat and extreme cold are not good for your camera batteries.

If you are serious about your digital camera you probably have a spare battery or two lying around. It’ll help to balance the life of each battery while ensuring each battery is charged on a regular basis.

Back to the batteries being dead when you go to use them…a new type of AA or AAA NiMH battery is out called a Hybrid, or pre-charged battery (such as the Maha Imedion pictured). Although the capacity is slightly lower most general digital camera users will find these batteries much better matched to their style of battery use.

So whether you’re practically a digital camera expert or if you’re a late-comer just jumping on the band-wagon, hopefully these digital camera battery tips will help you to enjoy your camera and the amazing memories I just know you’ll capture for years of enjoyment.

What is mAh in Digital Camera Batteries?

Executive Summary about Digital Camera Batteries by Kalyan Kumar

Digital camera batteries come in different types. Digital cameras normally come with a built in Li-ion or Lithium ion battery similar to the one found in mobile phones, laptops, PDAs and iPods.

Each digital camera battery has a rating and this is known as a mAh or Milliamp Hour. The mAh refers to the power a certain battery is capable of holding which means that a battery with higher mAh values should last longer without having the need to recharge it.

If you don’t wish to use the AA alkaline digital camera batteries, what you can do is buy another battery of a similar type to the one that comes with your camera or the Li-ion battery. Proper storing of your Li-ion digital camera battery will help prolong its life. Ideally, Li-ion batteries should be kept is a cool place if possible inside a refrigerator.

There are many online shops that cater exclusively to digital camera batteries compatible with most brands.