Things You'll Need:
- Digital camera
- Rechargeable batteries
- Time
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Step 1
Turn the LCD off and use the optical viewfinder. Doing this stop the LCD from consuming all of your battery life. Every time you take a digital photo using the LCD, you are shortening the amount of time for actual photo taking. Using the viewfinder will give you a longer battery life and more photos to add to your expanding collection.
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Step 2
Decrease your photo previewing time. Previewing your photos on the LCD will quickly drain your battery life. The only time you should be using the LCD to view digital photos is when it will help the next shot. Constantly previewing digital photos will kill batteries in an instant. Although it is fun to show others your images via the LCD, wait until you can transfer them to a computer or another photo viewing device.
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Step 3
Try your best to avoid continuous focus. This feature should only be used during sporting events or other instances of constant movement. For standard photo taking opportunities, switch to the single focus setting. It will extend your battery life tremendously. Each time you leave your digital camera in continuous focus, it will shorten your photo taking time.
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Step 4
Prevent yourself from pressing the shutter button halfway. Every time this action happens, you are wasting valuable battery life. Your digital camera will start the process of getting ready to snap a photo. This consumes a lot of energy for a digital camera. Unless you are ready to actively take a digital photo, avoid pressing the shutter button.
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Step 5
Recharge the batteries for your digital camera whenever possible. Taking the time to charge your batteries at least once a day is a smart idea. Once you arrive at your office, home or other destination, begin the recharging process for your digital camera's batteries. You will not want to miss a photo taking opportunity because of dead batteries. It is best to always be prepared.
