Expert Advice: Pack An Extra Battery!

Even if you get tired from running after your toddler, your camcorder need not be. It’s often prudent to bring along extra batteries, especially when you’re taking your toddler on vacation, and a compatible outlet may be hard to find.

ActiFORCE™ Batteries

These high performance batteries charge 25% faster than other rechargeable batteries. The new H series batteries feature better capacities, charging speeds, and accurate and speedy calculation of remaining capacity.

Angles

If you want to show your “little man” going about his toddler days, it pays to explore shot angles before pressing REC. Go down to his eye level, to see the world from your child’s perspective. Angle up when you capture his mom talking to him. To a toddler, parents seem larger than life, and a lower shooting position achieves just that. Exploring different camera angles will improve your storytelling skills by adding extra depth to your shots.

Focus On The Eyes

The eyes are a window to one’s soul. This is true for toddlers as it is for adults. When going in close on your subject, it is best to train your focus on the subject’s eyes. Everything else might be out of focus, if you use Tele Macro, for example, but if the eyes are in sharp focus, then your shot will work. When taking a wider shot, keep focus on your subject’s face, especially if what you want to capture is emotion.