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Are Rechargeable Batteries Cost Effective?

Rechargeable batteries may be good for the environment, but they may not be good for your budget. They are rarely cost effective except in certain instances. If you are thinking about purchasing rechargeable batteries and the battery chargers that go with them, take a look at the whether or not they would really make sense. Making an Investment Getting started using rechargeable batteries requires an investment. You have to purchase one or more battery chargers, and a few sets of batteries. If you don’t want to be without your devices for a day or more when your batteries run out, … Continue reading →

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: The Worst Yet

Oh, I’m sure there will be many other injuries in my work at the cats only boarding facility, but today I got the worst one yet. It’s a three inch claw mark on the outside of my forearm — almost exactly where my arm hits the edge of the laptop (ow) or rests on the edge of the desk (also ow). I tried to take a picture of it so you could see that I’m not exaggerating… but my camera is out of batteries. Plus, thinking of all the people who were grossed out by Moose’s green barf earlier this … Continue reading →

Travel Warning—-Batteries Not Allowed and Bumping Tragedy

If you tend to travel with loose batteries in your luggage take note—-beginning January 1st the Transportation Department is banning lithium batteries from checked baggage. The new mandate is designed to reduce the risk of fires. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, fire-protection systems in the cargo hold of passenger planes can’t put out fires sparked in lithium batteries. Which means loose lithium batteries can no longer be packed in checked bags. You can still carry lithium batteries in your checked bags if they are installed in electronic devices, such as cameras, cellphones and laptop computers. Also, you can travel … Continue reading →

Plan Ahead Vacation Photography Tips

We have been having some horrible storms in the southeast over the past couple of weeks. But the temperatures have been rising and the sun has been shinning in between storms. I have spring fever really bad. My husband and I have been talking about where we want to go and what we want to do for summer vacation. Here are a few photography tips to plan ahead for your summer vacation. Charge your camera before you leave home. If you have a rechargeable battery it is a good idea to purchase a spare battery. And don’t forget to pack … Continue reading →

Know The Limits Of Your Flash

Knowing how far you can push the limits of your flash will allow you to take better inside and night time photos. I think every camera on the market today comes with a built in flash. Learning how to maximize the use of your flash will improve the quality of your photos. Check your camera manual. If you can’t find the manual I would suggest keeping your subject between 2-6 feet from the camera when using your flash. When your subject is closer than 2 feet you risk the chance of washing out your subject. Remember cameras typically try to … Continue reading →

Help Your Camera Battery Last Longer

As I was running outside to take a few pictures in the snow this morning I realized that my camera battery was low. With the sun shinning brightly I knew for sure my time was limited and didn’t have time to charge my battery. Typical Tennessee snow won’t last much past noon. Fortunately I was able to take a few photos before my battery was dead. Most digital cameras come with a rechargeable battery. Read the manual. It may have very specific instructions or very vague instructions. My Casio Exilim has basically no instructions except it could take up to … Continue reading →