A camcorder, short for video camera recorder, is an electronic device, combining the functionalities of a video camera and a video recorder. Its not a new thing when people have problems with camcorder batteries. That is why it is important that the camcorder batteries are being properly used and charged, so that they last longer. In this article, we will give you some useful information about camcorder batteries, how to charge them properly, etc.
What to do with a new battery
Charging the camcorder batteries is the first thing you need to do after buying a new camcorder. Almost all camcorder batteries require three to four charge/discharge cycles in order to reach maximum capacity. Plug in the battery in the charger. A red light (usually) should go on. That means that the charging has begun. When charging for the first time, camcorder batteries may indicate that they are charged after 20-30 minutes. This is normal behavior with rechargeable batteries. You just need to unplug the battery from the camcorder, plug it back in and repeat the procedure.
Charging and discharging your battery
It is very important to fully charge and fully discharge camcorder batteries (to condition) every two or three weeks, in order for the battery to reach and maintain its capacity. You can choose not to do so, but that will significantly shorten the battery’s life. This does not apply to camcorder batteries, made from Lithium and Ion, as they do not require conditioning. Discharging camcorder batteries is very simple; just use your camcorder until it shuts down on its own, or until you get a low-battery warning. Then simply plug in the battery, and leave it to fully charge.
Other useful tips
If you do not use your camcorder for a month or more, it is recommended that you store your camcorder batteries in a cool, dry, and clean place. In addition, rechargeable batteries are discharged by themselves if they are left unused. Remember to leave your batteries fully charged, if you plan on storing them. Camcorder batteries will discharge more quickly when the temperature of the environment they are in is higher. So, do not leave you batteries out in the sun. Many different brands (Sony, Duracell, Energizer, Varta, Panasonic, Rayovac…) of camcorder batteries exist, and it is perfectly acceptable to use any of them. You just need to make sure you use the batteries with the right voltage, and you are good to go. Invest in a good charger. Browse the internet, read some reviews. Chargers that have micro-controller chips are usually a very good choice. It’s a great choice if you do not want to visit the store many times. It is not good to short circuit the battery’s poles because it would discharge the battery. Do not connect and disconnect the battery and the charger within a short interval of time. This will prevent irregular charging of the rechargeable battery.
This is a guest post by Steve Writhy who writes on the behalf of Digiquick which offers all kinds of camera equipments and laptop accessories including laptop batteries etc.
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