This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of Printer Ink Cartridges Articles. A longer version of this article is located at All About Digital Camera Batteries, and related resources can be found at PrintCountry FAQ.
It goes without saying that a digital camera will never run without batteries. You’re not supposed to leave home for your road trip without at least spare ones in your bag because hands down, camera are capable of using up your battery’s energy in such a short period of time. You will want to make sure that you have spare ones ready in case your old one dies out on you while you’re in the process of documenting momentous occasions in your life. There’s nothing worse than having to wander through an unfamiliar city in search of batteries for your camera.
Camera batteries are divided into two basic classifications – the AA-size batteries and the proprietary ones that came with your camera when you bought it. Both groups have their own pros and cons. If you’re still on the hunt for a good digital camera, the type of battery it requires should be one of your main considerations.
The proprietary batteries are more compact and relatively lighter than the AA-size ones. The good thing about these batteries is that they already come with the unit, and they are rechargeable which means you don’t have to be on a constant hunt for good-working batteries to replace your busted ones. All you need to do is plug your camera into a charger and wait until the battery is fully charged again. The only downside can be experienced when you need to buy a spare battery or a replacement battery. Proprietary batteries are usually more expensive.
Proprietary batteries usually come in NiMH and LiON types. LiON batteries are pretty popular these days because they are lighter and are not affected by what is called the memory effect. This refers to a rechargeable battery’s decrease in output and ability to store energy due to overcharging or charging before the battery’s fully drained.
AA-size batteries, on the other hand, are more affordable but expect battery-changes in just a couple of hours. The disposable alkaline batteries are pretty cheap and if you intend to enjoy your trip without the hassle of having to change batteries after a few hours don’t ever use them.
There are rechargeable alkalines that you can probably use so you don’t have to keep on buying fresh ones. The downside to these is that their charge cycles are too limited – an average of 25 charging times and then you’re going to have to throw them away. Each time you charge up your batteries, their power deteriorates so after a couple of charging cycles, expect the performance to considerably drop.
Your choice of digital camera and battery will depend on how long you intend to use the camera. For instance, if you don’t use it a lot, then AA-size batteries would work out for you. Just always make sure to bring extra ones.
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