Camcorder batteries are specifically designed for each camcorder brand and model. AtBatt.com offers a complete line of camcorder batteries and compatible replacements for most camcorders. We have developed a Camcorder battery select technology that will guide you in choosing the correct battery for your camcorder. Your first step is to choose your camcorder manufacturer from the list below.
How to Conserve Power on a Single Battery Charge? There are many features that your camcorder performs which consume more battery power. The absolute worst is using a camcorder light that is powered from your camcorder’s battery. We recommend using a camcorder light that is powered from its own power supply or battery. Another is by never rewinding or fast-forwarding your tapes on your camcorder. Before you leave your house, cue up your tapes to the desired location with your camcorder plugged to the ac power supply.
How can I maximize the battery power? To maximize the time you get per battery charge, don’t use the zoom. It is much more effective, from both a composition point of view as well as from saving power, to physically stop the camcorder and walk closer to your image and start shooting again. However, if you have to zoom, do not zoom as much. Get your shot and stay with it.
What effect will using the ViewFinder as opposed to the LCD screen have on my battery? Another way to maximize your camcorder’s power is by not using the LCD panels that are found on most camcorders. The LCD screen are extremely power hungry. If you can, compose and frame your shots using the viewfinder that does not require as much power. Another way to conserve battery power is by not using image stabilization. Image stabilization, whether electronic or optical, does use some power. In addition, if you do not use image stabilization, you will be forced to use good videotaping techniques, which means using a tripod! No image stabilization technology, no matter how sophisticated, comes close to the professional steadiness you get when properly using a good tripod.
What can I do with my camcorder battery after it has stopped working? Once the life of your battery has ended, you need to dispose of it properly. You do not want to throw it in the garbage, bury it or cremate it, because they are not bio-degradable, and they will explode in extreme heat. What you can do however is recycle them. To recycle them all you have to do is check your phone book or look on line for a place that recycles batteries. Also, many battery sellers will help you with this process, such as online sites or even local stores just call first to verify that they actually accept batteries for recycling.
Is it better for me to purchase an Original Manufacturer Equipment (OEM) battery or an Aftermarket battery? That would depend on your point of view. Some people prefer to stick with the OEM battery because they feel safer with it. Other people would prefer to go with an aftermarket version, because in general, they are less expensive then the OEM and in a lot of cases they have a higher capacity. So just do your research and make sure that you evaluate your needs before making this decision.
How to Conserve Power on a Single Battery Charge? There are many features that your camcorder performs which consume more battery power. The absolute worst is using a camcorder light that is powered from your camcorder’s battery. We recommend using a camcorder light that is powered from its own power supply or battery.
Another is by never rewinding or fast-forwarding your tapes on your camcorder. Before you leave your house, cue up your tapes to the desired location with your camcorder plugged to the ac power supply.
