Every individual wishes to make the batteries of their cameras last forever but on most occasion encounters technical problems when the services are needed the most. So, here is a brief list of some effective tips following which, the life of camera batteries, can be extended for a reasonable duration of time.

Start Load- When a camera is switched on, the initial starting load is much more compared to what it consumes to take a photograph. Some people tend to take photographs regularly but have a general habit of switching off the cameras for a few seconds when not in use. This reduces battery life considerably and therefore should be avoided.

Lens Movement- The latest models comes with an array of advanced features such as zooming, multi frames and many more. The problem with zooming is that since the lenses use the mechanical parts for expansion and contraction, every time it is done, it eats up a significant amount of the battery charge..

Stand By Mode- Every model comes with an in built stand- by mode.. This basically puts the device in a state of rest if it has not been used for a few seconds. However, this is not turning off the device and thus saves a lot of power.

LCD Screen- One of the major life drainers of camera batteries,is the LCD screen on the back of the device. The screens consume a lot of energy to get lightened and are always turned on irrespective of whether you are taking a photograph or not. The best thing that can be done is change the setting manually to turn off or dim the LCD screen when the device is not in use.