[pct-l] Camera Battery

[Jim McCrain]

Howdy Evenstar!

Rule #1 for digital cameras: Always take an extra memory card and battery!  They add minimal weight, and are irreplaceable.  There is nothing you can do with a full card or dead battery.  This is crucially important when you have filled your card or run the battery down to nothing, and all of a sudden you see momma bear and 2 cubs playing in a field of flowers.  (Of course, from a safe distance!)  As a professional photographer, I NEVER leave home without more memory cards or batteries than I "think" I will need.  You never know what you are going to run into.  Shave 3 ounces of weight somewhere else!

Cheers!

Jim

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>Subject: [pct-l] Camera battery life
>
>In the final days of PCT prep, I'm wondering about the battery life of this
>thing. It's a rechargeable, NB-6L. Can anyone attest to the life of this
>battery? Would it be worth it to have a back up battery, or would the one
>that is in the camera now be sufficient between town stops? Obviously, I'd
>recharge in town. Any other thoughts?
>
>Thanks.
>~Evenstar