The Devil's in the Details

I had heard the expression "The Devil's in the Details" for a long time but didn't realize the saying has been around since the mid 1800's according to Wikipedia. Planning for a photographic trip to a national park requires a lot of preparation, looking out for that detail that could easily be overlooked. I wanted to mention one item in particular that should be considered if your DSLR camera is several years old. In the Canon line, there is a small date/time battery located in the compartment that holds the main battery. This battery does just what it says - keeps track of the date and time when the main battery is removed from the camera for charging. This is where paying attention to the details is important. I always carry an extra date/time battery in my camera bag in case the original one decides to die when traveling and no store is nearby to purchase a new one. The battery is only a few dollars and is easily changed. Paying attention to those small details will make your trip a bit smoother.