Don’t let batteries burn you up. We’re all guilty of leaving our phones charging on our bedside tables overnight, or tossing our remote control into a drawer without a second thought. But these seemingly harmless habits could be putting your home and camera gear at risk. Let’s talk about why
EBL sent us their rugged BRC 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. We took them on two cold trips and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL BRC 18650 Rechargeable Battery 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
EBL sent us their Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. It charges many kinds of batteries — “smartly” — in a travel-sized package. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. However, this is a completely independent review.
Working with technology is not without its challenges, and photography is no different. Sometimes things go wrong and there is nothing you can do about it. So it does pay to be prepared for eventualities and have backups of just about everything on hand. Expect the unexpected Recently, I was
Please charge your batteries before every photo session. That is my public service announcement for you. I share this sentiment because someone I was helping out made the mistake of not charging a battery recently. At least twice a week I attend traditional karate training at a local dojo. The
Whether you’re flying anytime soon or otherwise, it’s important to keep in mind the restrictions on traveling with lithium-ion batteries. As photographers, we will need to carry batteries for our camera and/or other gear, so this is certainly necessary knowledge. It will help save you time and the trouble of
When it comes to third-party batteries, I usually give a thumbs up. But there’s a few things to consider along with some care and feeding instruction, that has worked well for me in keeping my batteries happy. Not all batteries are created equal. It’s important to make sure you research
Here are three things you can do to help your drone batteries last longer. Note that these tips are for Lithium Polymer batteries (LiPo) with a focus on DJI Drones. Don’t charge your battery or batteries right after flying. Let them cool down first Land your drone when you reach
How many times have you pushed the shutter release on your camera, to take that perfect photograph, only to find your battery is dead and you don’t have another. Let’s face it, as photographers we are only as good as the battery power on hand. Battery power can be challenging
This is article #6 in the DSLR Video Weekly series. If you’d like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Once you get the hang of video, be sure to monetize it by becoming a contributor to Adobe Stock. How many
