New to the world of Digital Photography...

[mommy*RN]

and I have a few questions!

Here is the info...I recently purchased a Canon SD550. So far I think Im doing pretty good playing around with it and referring to the manual when needed.

My first question is should I purchase a second memory card??? It came with a Canon SD Memory Card SDC-32M (whatever that means!) I want to take the camera to Disney, but I am not sure if I should bring along more than one memory card.

Do I need more than 1 battery in case this one runs out while we are at Disney? It has a charger, but I don't want to miss any great pictures at the parks if my camera battery dies...

Lastly, does anyone know where to get quality but cheap prints? I've used Walgreens so far and they charge $0.19 a print...is that a pretty decent amt?

Thanks for any help!

 

[ghostyroasty]

My first question is should I purchase a second memory card??? It came with a Canon SD Memory Card SDC-32M (whatever that means!) I want to take the camera to Disney, but I am not sure if I should bring along more than one memory card.

*Quick Answer* Definitely get a memory card... I would go for a 512 meg one or higher!! And be sure to shoot at high resolution, in case you want to get a larger print.

Do I need more than 1 battery in case this one runs out while we are at Disney? It has a charger, but I don't want to miss any great pictures at the parks if my camera battery dies...

*Quick Answer* I only use one battery, and I take tons of pics during the day in the parks, and charge at night. Someone who has this particular camera though might have a better idea of how long the battery will last on a charge.


Lastly, does anyone know where to get quality but cheap prints? I've used Walgreens so far and they charge $0.19 a print...is that a pretty decent amt?

*Quick Answer* I get my prints from Sam's Club. I believe they are 11 cents a print if I'm not mistaken. And you can upload them online and pick them up an hour later at your enarest Sam's Club!

 

[Shutterbug]

and I have a few questions!

My first question is should I purchase a second memory card??? It came with a Canon SD Memory Card SDC-32M (whatever that means!) I want to take the camera to Disney, but I am not sure if I should bring along more than one memory card.

I have 3 memory cards all of them being 512mmb. Reason is just in case one card gets corrupted(gets unusable) I still have a couple more just in case. I have had a couple cards get corrupted with my Canon A75.

Do I need more than 1 battery in case this one runs out while we are at Disney? It has a charger, but I don't want to miss any great pictures at the parks if my camera battery dies...

Yes get an extra rechargeable battery. Recharge them each night that way at the start of each day you have a fresh one in the camera and a fresh battery on stand by in your camera bag if you need it. I have needed to switch my batteries a few times and I was very glad I had a fresh set to put in there.