Tips to conserve charger power Here are some charger tips for conserving power
. Limit the use of LCD and use the viewfinder whenever possible to frame a picture. And check the picture in the LCD only when there is a question of whether or not you got the shot. Rather than using the auto shutoff, manually turn off your camera. This will save a significant amount of charger power. When transferring pictures from your camera to computer, power your camera from the wall socket instead of the chargers. This can be especially useful when you're downloading photos or viewing them on your camera's screen.
Should I buy additional batteries for my digital camera?
You would have to determine your usage. Are you going on a trip where you might not have access to electricity and can't charge your battery? Are you going to an event that will have you taking a lot of pictures? In such cases, additional batteries can only make things easier for you.
Can we use an external battery with my digital camera?
In most cases you cannot. Unfortunately, most digital cameras have an internal battery that is made to work with only a standard battery. In the case of these internal batteries, you will only have a small range of capacity difference of maybe 100mAh +/-. If, however, you are lucky enough to have a [BrandName] digital camera that has an external battery, then you should be able to use an extended battery. As with any changes of batteries (i.e. chemistry and capacity), you should check your manual to verify that your model can handle these changes.