Batteries for digital camera

[gottagoacruzn]

Hey guys, have been to Alaska before, got three batteries for the camera now, do I need anymore? As for memory card, got two of them now. so I don't think will need any more of them. Thanks.

[gottagoacruzn]

Hi guys, forgot to mention, will be on a 10 day cruise.

[pierces]

Type of camera? How many shots a day do you typically shoot? Same goes for the memory cards.

 

There's a wide variation in battery performance and memory card consumption based on resolution. Need a little more information.

 

 

Dave

 

[gottagoacruzn]

Hi Dave, its a Kodak fz151 digital camera, will be takin lots of pictures durin the day, the batteries are duracell ultra, an the memory cards are pny 32 gb. Can look at amazon for more info. Does that help?

[TheOldBear]

Unless the camera charges the batteries in the camera, bring the charger.

[pierces]

9 hours ago, gottagoacruzn said:

Hi Dave, its a Kodak fz151 digital camera, will be takin lots of pictures durin the day, the batteries are duracell ultra, an the memory cards are pny 32 gb. Can look at amazon for more info. Does that help?

The FZ-151 has a rating of 210 shots per charge. This is the factory tested rating and can easily vary up or down by 100% depending on whether you are shooting bursts (+) or spend time reviewing images (-). My last compact was a Sony HX5V and I always carried 2 extra batteries, recharging all of them nightly. Digital camera + dead battery = paperweight.

 

As for memory, a couple of 32GB cards should do well. A 16MP camera produces a 4-5MP JPEG file on average an that will give you room for 5k or more shots per card. If you plan to shoot video, test battery and card consumption before your trip and adjust if needed.

 

Enjoy your trip. Alaska is amazing!

 

Dave

 

P.S. Turn off auto-review. It is a battery hog and can cause you to miss a shot waiting for it to clear.

Edited May 7, 2023 by pierces

[gottagoacruzn]

Hi pierces, think you're right on all those pictures that can be taken, an as for auto review, will look into that, or I might not have it. Thanks.

[pierces]

11 hours ago, gottagoacruzn said:

Hi pierces, think you're right on all those pictures that can be taken, an as for auto review, will look into that, or I might not have it. Thanks.

[gottagoacruzn]

Ok, did it. Thanks.

[gottagoacruzn]

Hey pierces, got any other suggestions for the camera & its uses?

[pierces]

9 hours ago, gottagoacruzn said:

Hey pierces, got any other suggestions for the camera & its uses?

If you haven't done any deep-dive into the settings, here are a few thinks to check.

 

ALWAYS shoot at max resolution. Images can be reduced to post or email but quality can never be increased by enlarging.

 

Image stabilization is optional, but unless the shot is taken on a tripod, it is usually better left on.

 

This is a setting you may want to get familiar with. Single AF is good for people and static scenes since it allows you to half-press the shutter and lock onto the subject of your choice. Continuous AF is best used for moving objects (sports, wildlife, hyper children and pets) by allowing the camera to continuously adjusrt focus as the subject moves.

 

Single shot for most of the time for walkabout photography. In low light, continuous shooting helps by taking multiple shots with a chance of catching hand shake at a peak. Movement is usually a back-and-forth or up-and-down  thing, and a burst of shots may catch the movement when is stops briefly before reversing. For wildlife continuous is a given but for people, continuous shooting can provide insurance against blinks and random silly expressions.

 

Flash off whenever possible. Sometimes you need it, but natural light will generally look better.

 

Here is an article I wrote about low-light shooting: Low-Light Photography – The Family Photographer (pierce324.com)

 

Another on the compositional rule of thirds (sounds fancy but is really basic): Rule of Thirds – The Family Photographer (pierce324.com)

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

 

Dave

 

 

[gottagoacruzn]

Hi thanks pierces.

[gottagoacruzn]

Hey pierces, put the quality on best, if ya know what that means.

[gottagoacruzn]

On 5/7/2023 at 4:45 AM, TheOldBear said:

Unless the camera charges the batteries in the camera, bring the charger.

Yes, the camera does charge the battery, that includes the extra ones with a second charger.

[eileeshb]

If you are flying to the embarkation port you may want to check regulations on the batteries. I travel from Europe so the rules I deal with might be different.

AFAIK you can only bring 2 li-ion batteries outside of the device and they must be stored with the contacts covered and again have to have them in your carry-on. This is all thanks to those dodgy Samsung batteries a few years back. The regulations may have changed again but better to be safe than sorry. 
If you have an external charger for the batteries bring it ! Don’t just rely on charging them in the camera. But similarly if the camera can be charged using a usb connection you can use the battery pack you use for phones too.