The Sports Photo Guy

There is a dizzying array of AA batteries available for today’s electronics.  The various chemistries have their advantages and disadvantages, making some better suited for particular uses than others.  I try to explain what’s what in this article.

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I have recently acquired a set of PowerGenix Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries, the latest and greatest AA cell available.  Though based on ancient (as electronics go) chemistry (Edison patented the concept in 1901), these cells have only recently become available in a viable consumer product.

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It’s a powerful angle for sports: shooting from low to the ground.  It’s the default option for some sports, like basketball; for many others, outdoor sports especially, it’s not so obvious.  But it can make for especially dramatic photos, and the lower, the better!

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Camera bags are near and dear to my heart; I’m on a constant quest for the perfect bag for every situation.  Like many other working photographers, I’ve found Think Tank Photo‘s bags to be exceptionally well thought-out, flexible, and durable.

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SanDisk’s new ImageMate All-in-One reader has great looks, but does this UDMA USB 2.0 upgrade we’ve been waiting for deliver the performance we expect?  I also look at Delkin’s new Reader-38 UDMA USB reader.

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Chinese accesory maker Phottix has released a combination BL-3 battery chamber cover and EN-EL4a replacement, a single unit called the Kosmo, specifically for the MB-D10 grip.  I’ve added its details to the D300 Battery Compatibility article.

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The Chinese Phottix-brand MB-D10 replacement, the BP-D300, costs about half as much as its Nikon counterpart.  Is it any good?

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