Ok, i've decided this morning that i need to get a digital camera for my trip in sept. and that i should get the camera NOW so i can get used to taking pics with it and what not. so here's my set of questions.
1) camera reccomendations: manufacturer and or models that have held up battery wise, travel wise, ease of use, etc. anything to help me choose a camera that wont make me mad 2 weeks into the trip
2) I got up at 3am this morning
to watch the sunrise over the harbor
and while there another girl also came to wach. she asked if i wanted to compare pictures and i realized that her pictures were far mor amazing then mine would ever be on my disposable camera. Not only because she had a 10x zoom and a really fancy digital camera, but because she actually knew what she was doing. Any one have advice on where i can get a better idea on picture taking, good books, ways to pratice, etc. i dont want to take a class bcs i'm trying to save money
3) Batteries: do i get throw away batteries? do i get rechargeable? i know the batteries go fast, especially w/ a flash. how would i recharge batteries in europe? is it hard to find a free outlet when you need it? is it hard to buy replacement batteries?
Tell me your experiences, any and all advice is a help!