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  • How to Recondition NiMH Batteries

    Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries have gained popularity because they carry more charge per use than comparably sized nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries, and they do not suffer as...

  • Canon Camera Repair Tricks

    Canon has long been recognized as a leader in the world of camera technology, but that does not mean these units always operate flawlessly. In order to get the most from their cameras, owners need...

  • NiMH Vs. Lithium Rechargeable Batteries

    Two of the most common rechargeable batteries in use today are nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH) and lithium-ion batteries. However, comparing them may not be especially useful to most...

  • NiMH Batteries FAQs

    NiMH batteries are a relatively new type of battery that offers many upgrades over the older, NiC rechargeable batteries. Switching to NiMH power requires buyers to weigh the added costs of NiMH...

  • How to Preserve the Life of Batteries

    This article will tell you how to preserve the life of batteries.

  • How to Choose The Best Battery Charger to Buy

    A good battery charger will give your rechargeable batteries a very long life and will keep them fully charged and powerful. The quality of the battery charger is drastically important to how...

  • How to Travel With Lithium Batteries

    Lithium batteries give electronics, such as digital cameras, longer-lasting power. These batteries should be handled and disposed of properly because they can overheat and even explode. If you are...

  • How to Buy Batteries - Standard, Rechargeable, or Pre Charged

    Understanding the true differences in batteries will help the buyer to make the right choice when buying batteries. Purchasing batteries is no longer limited to a simple size like AAA, AA, C, D,...

  • How to Buy a Battery Charger

    Buying a battery charger can be a little confusing if you don't know much about batteries, chargers, volts, and the basics about battery charging. Buying a battery charger is much easier after you...

  • Canon Powershot A310 Troubleshooting

    Canon released its PowerShot A310 digital camera in 2004 as the entry-level digital camera to its consumer line of cameras. It is a 3.2 megapixel camera with a subcompact design and the ability to...

  • Problems With Exhausted Batteries on the Nikon Coolpix L-10 Camera

    The Nikon Coolpix L-10 uses two AA batteries to power the camera. Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for at least 250 shots before they need to be replaced. You may find on certain...

  • Troubleshooting Canon Powershot A60

    The Canon Powershot A60 is a 2 megapixel digital camera released in 2003. The A60, like most digital cameras, may not operate as expected from time to time. Problems with the battery, exposure and...

  • Setup Instructions for a Panasonic DMC-LS75 Digital Camera

    The Panasonic DMC-LS75 is a compact digital camera released in 2007. A newly purchased LS75 will be ready for use after a short setup process. The setup involves inserting the batteries, memory...

  • What to Do About Leaking Batteries in a Camera

    Digital cameras are powered by batteries, which can leak and destroy the camera's electronics. It is important to remove leaking batteries as soon as possible.

  • How to Troubleshoot a Nikon Coolpix 3100

    The Nikon Coolpix 3100 is a 3-megapixel compact digital camera released in 2003. Several common problems may be experienced with the 3100 that will keep it from operating as intended. When these...

  • SB 800 Problems

    The SB-800, discontinued in 2008, was Nikon's premier flash for several years. It offered wireless capability as a master flash or as a slave that could be triggered by the on-camera flash of many...

  • Instructions for a Sony Camera Cyber Shot 3.2 Mega Pixels Dsc-P8

    The Nikon Coolpix 3100 is a digital point and shoot camera released by Nikon in 2003. One of three cameras to be released by Nikon at that time, the Coolpix 3100 is lightweight, easy to use and...

  • Canon Powershot A510 Troubleshooting

    The Canon Powershot A510 is a 3.2-megapixel digital camera released in 2004. As with many digital cameras, the A510 does not work as intended from time to time. Common problems with the A510...

  • How to Repair a Kodak Easy Share Camera

    There are a variety of Kodak EasyShare cameras that come with different features, resolutions and shooting modes. There are reasons, such as improper care, accidents or constant usage, that would...

  • How to Use Sigma Flash

    Sigma flashes have a number of features available to help gain the right lighting for the images you want to take. However, none of these features will be of any good if you don't first know how...

  • The Best Way to Recharge NIMH Batteries

    Nickel metal hydride batteries represent a much needed step forward in the development of rechargeable batteries. They were successful in succeeding nickel cadmium batteries largely because they...

  • How to Find How Much Charge is Left in Camera Battery

    Checking the condition of batteries in a camera and the amount of charge in spare batteries often is overlooked. It is easy to do and takes just seconds. Routinely checking the batteries will...

  • How to Troubleshoot a Camera

    Newer cameras--digital cameras especially--have become a big part of everyday life because they make it so easy to shoot pictures and short videos and upload and share them with family and...

  • Alkaline vs. NiMH Batteries

    Batteries are used everywhere. Portable electronics, flashlights, clocks and toys are just a few of the devices that use batteries. Two commonly used batteries are alkaline and NiMH. Alkaline...

  • What Is a NiMH Battery?

    Replacing disposable alkaline batteries in portable consumer electronics is expensive and can be harmful to the environment if not disposed properly. Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries are...

  • Brand Name Vs. Aftermarket Camera Batteries

    When selecting a replacement battery for your camera, it can be confusing wondering which to chose. Do you buy the manufacturer's battery, or the after market version offered by many retailers? To...

  • Problems With Kodak Digital Camera

    Kodak digital cameras come in many different models and with different features for different levels of users. They are great for shooting pictures and short videos. Because of heavy usage, they...

  • The Importance of Lithium Batteries

    Lithium batteries are designed to be long lasting. They are among the longest lasting batteries available. Lithium batteries can be used in a variety of electronic items, primarily items which...

  • How to Use NiMH Batteries

    Since their introduction to the consumer market in 1989, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries have carved a niche in powering everything from electronic devices to electric vehicles. Older...

  • Minolta 7000 Troubleshooting

    The Minolta Maxxum 7000 is a 35mm SLR camera released in 1985. The 7000 was a significant camera as it was the first to incorporate both auto focus and automatic film advance. Though the camera...

  • Troubleshooting a Fisher Price Kid Tough Camera

    The Fisher Price Kid-Tough Camera is a digital camera created for kids as young as 3. The design of the camera is sturdy to withstand drops and waterproof to withstand splashes. The controls are...

  • Tips on Troubleshooting a Canon Powershot A630

    The Canon PowerShot A630 is an 8-megapixel camera released in 2004. The A630 gives photographers a wealth of features to help take high-quality and creative photographs. Like all digital cameras,...

  • How to Save Money On Photography for Your Wedding

    Do you have a wedding coming up and you have discovered wedding photographers are really expensive? Well, here are some tips to help save you money on your wedding photography.

  • Nikon Coolpix L3 Instructions

    In 2006, Nikon released the 5.1 megapixel Coolpix L3 digital camera. With 3x optical zoom and a 2-inch LCD screen, the L3 is an ideal camera choice for casual photographers. Photographers who have...

  • What Is a NiMH Rechargeable Battery?

    Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries offer long life and provide ample power for demanding uses such as in digital cameras.

  • How to Troubleshoot a Kodak EasyShare C340

    The Kodak EasyShare C340 is a digital camera that allows you to take pictures and record short videos. It has a simple layout with easy to navigate onscreen menus. It also includes a number of...

  • How to Purchase The Best Rechargeable Batteries

    Think all rechargeable batteries are created equal? Wonder why some are so much more expensive than others? There are other factors besides just the name brand to look at. If your digital...

  • How to Buy Camcorder Batteries

    Batteries are the lifeblood of video camcorders. Without a charged battery, the camera would simply be a fancy, expensive paperweight. Of course, a battery will eventually run down its charge....

  • How to Troubleshoot an Olympus Camera

    A malfunctioning camera can be a rough situation for any budding photographer. You have lined up the perfect shot with your new Olympus Digital SLR camera, you click the button, and nothing...

  • Rechargeable Battery Instructions

    Many electronic items, including digital cameras, portable game systems and music players use rechargeable batteries. The choice to use rechargeable batteries helps reduce chemical waste, and is a...

  • Ways to Organize a Camera Bag

    When using a digital or film camera while traveling you may need to bring along a collection of accessories. This could include extra batteries, lenses, straps, media, film and filters. The best...

  • Fuji Finepix A800 Troubleshooting

    The Fuji Finepix A800 is an 8-megapixel digital camera released in 2007. As with most digital cameras, you may find that it occasionally does not operate as desired. Many problems can be fixed by...

  • The Best Ways to Recharge Batteries

    An element of going green and saving money is the ability to recharge batteries. If you recharge your batteries carefully, you will extend their life and spend less money for replacements. Many...

  • Powershot S5 IS Tips

    The Powershot S5 IS is an 8.0-megapixel CCD camera with 12x optical zoom, an Ultrasonic motor and an optical image stabilizer. It has 22 different shooting modes, including video capture, and a...

  • How to Care for NiMH Batteries

    Rechargeable NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries are a necessity for power-hungry devices such as digital cameras, which can quickly drain conventional alkaline batteries. However, whereas...

  • Nikon Coolpix L12 Problems

    The Nikon Coolpix L12 is a compact point-and-shoot digital camera with a basic 3X optical zoom that runs on a pair of AA batteries. The camera has several scene modes, as well as an automatic...

  • Tips for the Canon PowerShot SX100

    The Canon PowerShot SX100 is a powerful, yet compact, digital camera with an excellent 10x optical zoom. Though the camera uses AA batteries, it has good battery life. The camera has a lot more...

  • Uses of Lithium Batteries

    Lithium batteries are made of the metal lithium; however, because of their stability, lithium-ion batteries have replaced them. Lithium-ion batteries are now replacing other batteries as well,...

  • How to Troublshoot a Samsung S630

    If your Samsung S630 digital camera is acting up, you may be able to solve the problem. Perhaps your camera does not power on or it turns off by itself. Your batteries may fail to hold a charge....

  • How to Charge a Kodak EasyShare Z760

    The Kodak EasyShare Z760 is a digital camera that supports resolutions of up to 6.2MP, allowing you to shoot quality pictures and videos. It supports multiple shooting modes such as scene, still...

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