There is nothing more frustrating than discovering your camcorder battery is flat at an inconvenient moment. While using camcorder batteries is simple enough – charge them and insert them into your camcorder properly – often other things can complicate this process. In order to get the best value for money, it is wise to understand a bit about camcorder batteries and the different types.
- Lithium-Ion Batteries: These are the best in camcorder battery technology. They offer fast charging times, long life, steady discharge characteristics and are lightweight. A Lithium-Ion battery offers over 40 per cent more charge capacity than Nickel Cadmium battery of similar size and weight. It is best to keep this type of camcorder battery fully charged and store them in a cool, dry area, safe from shock.
- Lead Acid Batteries: These camcorder batteries are the most reliable, and are the same basic type as those found in automobiles and recreation vehicles such as four wheelers and motorcycles. It is wise to keep this type of camcorder battery fully charged and it can sometimes take up to 24 hours for this battery to regain full power.
- Nickel Cadium and Nickel Metal Hydride: These camcorder batteries require more attention than other battery types. Commonly found as the batteries used in cordless phones, it is important to fully discharge this battery down to get the longest life out of it. Let the camcorder run out a few times before charging it to get maximum run time.