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Digital Camera Battery

Of course you know there are allot of different cameras on the market and they all take different batteries, but which are the best? So how are we to know what the best digital camera battery is? Glad you asked. Each battery has a different use and each batteries sort of fullfils a different role.

If your looking at getting a new digital camera then you really shouldn’t worry about the battery, you should actually be more concerned with the batteries. You should match battery type with usage. For example, let’s say you spend a great deal of your time out in the wild taking photographs. In most cases, one might recommend a lithium battery because these rechargeable batteries are known to last the longest. However, if you are out in the back country that won’t help you if you have no way to recharge, so you would be better off with a camera that uses disposables.

You can quickly see why you need to take many factors into play to decide which batteries are the best for you. Then you can start shopping for a camera that uses those batteries.

There are proprietary batteries, which are available in a number of different shapes and sizes so you can match the battery to camera needs. There are some cameras that also have a line of batteries that are just for a certain type of digital camera. Some manufacturers choose to create an entire line of digital cameras all using the same type of battery.

NiMH - Nickel-Metal Hydride or Lithium Batteries

The Advantages •       There are very compact battery choices available. This means that you can have a small battery and it will provide you still with allot of battery life. • These batteries generally last longer •      The Battery Life gauges are super accurate

•          NiMH batteries are considerably better for the environment compared to disposables •       Over the long-term rechargeable batteries are far less expensive than disposable batteries.

The Disadvantages • You must always have access to electricity so you can recharge the batteries •       You need to have extra batteries on hand so you can put charged ones in while you recharge the other batteries.

•          You cannot use these batteries in other electronic devices •        Allot of camera batteries don’t have cheaper alternatives and you have to buy expensive brand name batteries.

AA Rechargeable Batteries Allot of Digital Cameras use the Standard AA batteries. This means that any brand can use these batteries and you can get recharables.

Nickel-Metal Hydride AA Rechargeable Batteries

The Advantages •       Last a long time •        Can be bought many places •            No need to be brand specific just make sure you have the right size rechargeable •     Better for your environment that disposable batteries are •            They are less expensive than disposable batteries over the long-term

The Disadvantages •   Generally, you will require at least two of the AA rechargeable batteries to power the camera, which can add a great deal of weight.

Disposable Lithium, Alkaline, Oxy Alkaline Batteries The disposable lithium battery lasts considerably longer than an alkaline battery does. There are plenty of standard sizes to choose from.

The Advantages •       The lithium batteries last a long time •            The lithium batteries allow your camera to respond faster •           The lithium is light weight

The Disadvantages •   The alkaline batteries don’t last very long •    The alkaline batteries are heavy •      None of these are good for the environment

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