Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders

powers select Canon digital cameras and camcorders * rated at 7.4V, 1390mAh * 1-9/16"W x 2-3/16"H x 7/8"D * weight: 2.9 oz. * warranty: 30 days
Customer Review: Works like it should.
Works just fine, allows a decent number of shots. I bought an extra battery to go with my BG2 grip and 40D. With two batteries you can shoot for quite a while.
Customer Review: Dont Buy NON-Canon Batteries For Your Pro-Equipment
Yeah I know Canon batteries cost more , but you get what you pay for. Sure you can get the same battery from a different company for as low as $5 on Amazon , but I wouldn't trust those batteries in my equipment. I used to think the generic batteries were just as good until I bought a few. Years later my canon batteries still work and the generics are both almost completely dead. Buy canon batteries for your canon equipment

Is it really possible, to get more than you pay for? We all like to believe that, as we're walking out the store with our brand new purchase still shrink wrapped neatly tucked under our arm. But, how long until the shrink wrap is cracked, and buyers remorse starts to settle in. In the case of the Kodak EasyShare M753 Digital Camera, it may not take too long. But, whose fault is that? The consumers, or Kodaks?

I've bought EasyShare cameras in the past, and they all seem to experience the same problem with the mode selection wheel. It never seems to stay put. Every time you slip the M753 into a case (not included by the way) you have to make sure you didn't accidentally turn it own. Otherwise, that's a sure fire way to churn thru batteries. Even using the camera, you'll find it annoying to have to check the mode wheel, to make sure it hasn't slipped. There nothing worse than thinking your taking a still picture, when the EasyShare is actually in movie mode.

Kodak made a strange decision with the EasyShare M753 when it comes to the battery. It comes with a rechargeable battery, which some people will like, but others will hate. The only way to charge it out of the box, is to plug the M753 into your computers USB port. For those with no computer, this could be an awkward proposition. You can get a separate wall battery charger, but that of course is extra. Even if you do have a computer, this may not be the best camera for an extended trip. Unless you plan on dragging your desktop computer (aka: camera battery charger) with you. The exclusion of a battery meter doesn't really help much either.

While camera manufacturers seem thrilled to throw lots of megapixels into a camera, they really cheap out with internal memory. The M753 only has enough for a few pictures. Be sure to budget for an additional memory card, as a 7MP camera can fill up a small memory card pretty quick.

While I know, that less than $100 is not much for a camera these days, Kodak could have made the case a little stronger. An extra few millimeters of plastic can't cost that much can it? Or failing that, how about bundling the M753 with a protective carrying case. One that won't mess with the power switch would be nice.

In terms of image quality, don't set your expectations too high here. For less than $100, you don't really get much here. If your planning on only shooting outside on nice sunny days with plenty of natural light, you should be ok. Of course if you already have a phone camera, you'll probably get just as good pictures using that instead of an EasyShare M753.

Not the nicest review I know, but it's hard to say anything glowing about cameras in this category. I guess if you go through a lot of disposable cameras, the EasyShare M753 may be a better choice. Other than that, I'd scrounge another hundred bucks or so, and get a whole lot more camera. For another two hundred, you can actually get into some really amazing cameras. I'd start saving your pennies now.

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Canon Digital IXUS 50 Battery (Hi-Capacity Battery)

Canon Digital IXUS 50 Battery. This is a 3.7 Volt, 1000 mAh, Li-Ion Battery . Dimensions: 1.60 x 1.40 x 0.24. 100% OEM compatible.

Being a wedding photographer takes special talent and a lot of preparation. The pictures a wedding photographer takes can't be retaken. Once the wedding and reception are over, they're over. If the pictures aren't good you don't get a second chance to take them over again as you can a family portrait. So make sure you're ready for that kind of dedication and pressure. This being said, there are many things that can be done to assure the wedding photographer success.

The first order of business needs to be a meeting with the happy couple. Be prepared to make a list of the photographs that they have in mind for the big day. That way there will be no chance of you forgetting any of the important pictures they have their hearts set on including in their wedding album. Do your homework before getting together with them so that you can make some suggestions for pictures they might like, but haven't thought of on their own. If possible, take some photo albums for them to look through. Take your camera bag along so that you present yourself in a professional manner.

Have everything ready the day before. Make sure your camera is in working order with the sound turned off. If possible, take two cameras, so you'll have one as a back-up. Have ample memory cards, charged batteries, and lenses. Have your camera bag packed and ready to go. Know where the wedding is being held and travel the route prior to the wedding to avoid being late.

Remember, there is already a lot of stress in the beginning of the wedding with everyone trying to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. As the photographer, you need to stay calm and focused, literally. Shoot everything you possibly can, and don't forget the list you made with the bride and groom. Those shots are very important. As the photographer you can't afford to be shy. It's your responsibility to get in there and get those priceless shots before they disappear. But don't be obnoxious.

Shoot from all angles to give the photos variety and uniqueness. Shoot from up high and down low to get an entirely different perspective. Make sure you find out ahead of time if the church allows the use of a flash, many don't. If they don't, be ready with a back-up plan, such as using a fast lens at wide apertures or increasing the ISO.

Be prepared for the unexpected, such as inclement weather. Approach it as a positive not a negative. Have a plan in place for getting memorable shots that the couple will cherish. Enjoy what you're doing and it will relax your subjects and you'll also enjoy the day. Have your camera bag handy at all times for changing memory cards and lenses quickly. A top loading camera bag allows easy access which is a helpful feature for this type of photography. Choose a camera bag that is attractive and has a professional appearance so that you present yourself as a pro.

Suzanne VanDeGrift has developed this article for M-ROCK.COM, manufacturer of top-loading camera bags.

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