Buying Digital Camera Batteries by Steve Gargin
A digital camera battery is probably the most important digital camera accessory. Some digital cameras can consume power at an alarming rate, providing no more than a few hours of continuous shooting time before the battery is drained. Other cameras are renowned for the long life of their... The LCD screen of a digital camera is responsible for consuming the most power from a digital camera battery so it is worth only using the LCD when necessary to help conserve the battery life. ... However, the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) digital camera battery can be used instead of the alkaline ones...

Batteries Reconditioning: How Can I Extend My Battery's Life? by Daryl Plaza
Batteries have come along way in development with our high demands for our cellphones, laptops and digital cameras. Batteries have to have more power and last longer. The way we should take care of our batteries have changed. Reconditioning your battery to prolong its life is part of the... By reconditioning you can give your laptop or camcorder battery more life and lasts longer. ... Storing Batteries properly is important Reconditioning of your batteries will be done in several cycles of you discharge and recharging in the life of your battery.

New and Improved Digital Cameras by Joseph Then
In the world of technology today, there are so many new additions to choose from involving digital cameras. Cameras have come along way from those of a long time ago. There are new and improved ways to catch all the great moments and pictures that happen in our daily lives. ... One new addition to the camera technology is the digital camera. ... The only thing that you need to worry about with a digital camera is the battery. ... You can save your pictures from the digital camera on disks to keep them save and secure.

Getting more Battery Time from your Digital Camera Battery by Ziv Haparnas
Like other portable consumer electronic devices digital cameras use batteries as their power source. All batteries have one major drawback: they only last for a limited time. In this article we will explain what camera features consume the most energy and how you can squeeze more life time out... In conclusion until battery technologies improve to the extent that battery life is so long that it practically lasts forever you will have to be conscious about how you use your digital camera in respect to power consumption.

Digital Spy Cams by Max Bellamy
The spy camera industry has evolved quite a bit over the last decade. People don’t want the old big cameras anymore; they want smaller and better cameras. Analog technology is no longer used, and the word “digital” is a must-have in any electronic device nowadays. ... That’s why even spy cams now have digital functions, digital display possibilities, and other new digital extras. ... People who are just looking for recording quality and don’t really watch the monitor or care about the display should look for a digital camera that has better recording capabilities.

Your Guide to Battery Types by Chris Robertson
Every mobile electronic device we own runs on battery power, yet we take batteries for granted - at least until they run out of juice. No matter what kind of device battery - laptop battery, cell phone battery, camcorder battery, remote control battery - you need, it's helpful to know the... An NiMH is a rechargeable battery that is similar to a nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery, but that has double or triple the capacity of a NiCd battery. ... Gel Battery - A gel battery is also known as a sealed lead acid (SLA) battery, and its distinguishing feature is that it doesn't have to be kept...

Find the Best Digital Camera for Your Needs and Maximum Enjoyment by David Saunders
Digital Cameras have become a common site wherever you go. If you're getting ready to purchase your first digital camera, or maybe you're looking to replace one you already have, it is best to familiarize yourself with the knowledge of what makes one digital camera different from another and... Don't seek out the digital camera that happens to take perfect pictures in a perfect setting, contrived by the marketing department of the digital camera's manufacturer. ... However, when printing on a high quality photo printer, the difference between a 3 mega pixel digital camera and a 5 mega...

Dissecting A Smart Battery – Part 2 by Dan Hagopian
In part 1 of Dissecting A Smart Battery I mentioned that smart batteries have contained within them specialized hardware that when working in concert provides the power necessary to run a device such as a PDA, digital camera, or ipod player. Continuing the dissection of a smart battery this... Cell packs have to be designed and integrated based upon the vitals of the battery including chemistry type (Li-ion, Li-po, NICD, NIMH, etc.) cycle life, storage-capacity loss, shelf life, impedance, capacity at different rates of discharge and temperature, and mechanical and environmental requirements.

Integrated Power Management Circuits by Dan Hagopian
Discussing internal battery design would be incomplete if we did not write on the subject of integrated circuits. Batteries for PDAs, MP3s, Digital Cameras, and Laptops have designed within them integrated power management circuits that insure that the deliverance of reliable power is properly... Power management integrated circuits offer other key benefits as well including maximizing battery life between charges, minimize charging times, and improve battery life. ... A real example of a battery pack protector circuit is a Texas Instrument two-cell lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and lithium-polymer...

Selecting a Personal Digital Assistant by Deryck Richards
A Computer in Your Hand Carrying around an address book and planner is becoming a thing of the past. With new PDA developments, you can manage your contacts and schedule, use e-mail, and even listen to music. Personal Digital Assistants, originally called "Palm Pilots," previously were used... If you plan on taking digital photos, your main concern should be the quality of the digital camera and the screen. ... PDAs with a color screen tend to run through battery life faster. ... If you plan on using your PDA primarily for e-mail, get a PDA with a good keyboard and good battery life.