Camcorder Batteries & Battery Chargers

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Camcorder Battery Guide

If you are shopping for a new camcorder battery to replace an aging one, or simply wish to stock a second battery for extended video sessions on vacation or travel, batteries.com can help you find what you're looking for at an affordable price.

Before taking the plunge, however, it's important to know a little bit about camcorder batteries in general. You may find some tips to help extend the life of your current panasonic or Sony camcorder battery a little longer and not need a new battery at all. Or you may find that a new extended life camcorder battery will help replace the two shorter life batteries you already have and still give you more battery life than you had before.

Camcorder Batteries

Just like your digital camera battery, a camcorder battery can make or break any event. No one wants to miss out on a special moment because their battery is low or dead. But camcorder batteries are not that different from the batteries that you put in your remote. They are simply chemicals inside a plastic case.

The chemicals inside the battery maintain an electrical charge and deliver it through the battery contacts to your camcorder. Rechargeable batteries that you might use around your home are really very similar, however many camcorder batteries also contain a small amount of processing performed on an electronic circuit to help communicate to the device and regulate the power flow. This is why camcorder batteries can be a little more expensive than typical household lithium batteries.

Camcorder Battery Life

The electronics inside your camcorder work with the battery to help control how much and how little power flows through your battery. So the overall life of any Sony camcorder battery or Canon camcorder battery is dependent on how you use your device.

The viewing screen can often be the primary power drain for your camcorder, as well as the mechanisms that control the DV Tape. So lowering the brightness on your display and reducing the amount of rewinding you do can go a long way to extending the life of your camcorder batteries.

Camcorder Battery Care

Whether you own a JVC, Panasonic, or Canon camcorder, battery care is a necessary part of the upkeep of your device. Even if your battery does not have electronics to control the power usage, it is always best to store them in a cool and dry environment when not in use. If your battery should get wet, remove it from the camcorder and dry it off immediately. Do not use it for 48 hours and if possible, store it in a bag of dry rice to help absorb any moisture that may have built up inside.

In addition to keeping it dry, you should try to avoid physical damage to the battery casing. Camcorders are often dropped or roughed up during normal use, but a cracked battery casing could not only damage the battery internal workings, but the device itself when plugged in.

How to shop for a camcorder battery

Is your camcorder battery not lasting as long as it used to? We can help you find a new one, or maybe even an extra for those long vacations. Take a look at our handy Camcorder Battery Guide to find the information you need and ensure that you're getting the battery that's right for you at the right price.