Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Camcorder batteries, make sure you have them

By Ian Fletcher


With life moving so fast and time at a premium it's great to have the chance and choice to capture moments you want to see and enjoy again and again. Making this both easy and efficient is the must-have accessory, the camcorder and of course the many options this essential piece of technology now gives the consumer. No matter what age the user or what purpose the purchase the camcorder is a great way to remember, re-live and celebrate key events and occasions. However, whether you're celebrating a birthday, wedding, new arrival or work event, don't forget to check your camcorder batteries and battery chargers.

It's a moment most of us have experienced and not one we're likely to want to experience again. At the crucial moment, just as that one special time arrives your camera loses power and you know you've missed what would have been a great shot. With the red light flashing and an accompanying warning you know you are on reserve power and so ensues the gradual panic and search for a quick solution.

Running to the store of camera batteries you keep just in case you realise you don't have a spare and you've left it too late to put the camcorder on charge. It may be a simple mistake but it has an even simpler solution. Ensure you never ever run low on power again by making sure you have the right camcorder battery and the right charging equipment to match.

Firstly, check what you get with your camcorder. Do you get the camera batteries included in your purchase or do you need to buy them separately? If you wish to buy separately then consider your options. You can buy specific brands to suit specific camcorders such as Panasonic, Canon and Samsung. Or you can buy a battery brand, such as Energizer, that offers a number of different options to suit different cameras. The key to this choice is down to two main things; firstly, how much do you want to spend and secondly, do you want to stick with one brand name.

Once you've made this choice and once you've got your camera home make sure you don't forget to put any camcorder batteries you have on charge. Most batteries will come without a full charge so the consumer is responsible for ensuring the camera can be fully operational as soon as possible.

If you're going to use your camcorder a lot it is well worth getting a spare battery. But always check that your battery brand matches the brand and model of your camcorder. Once you've got your spare you can set up a fool proof system to keep a battery constantly charged and ready to be used when the other runs out.

Lastly, consider which of the many battery chargers on offer best suits your needs. Battery chargers are now much more adaptable to modern life and offer a range of extra uses. Some can be used in the car and make charging on the go a very real and easy option. Others will come with plug adapters so they can be used abroad and some even have variable compartments that allow different types of batteries to be charged.

Whatever your choice, ensuring you've made the right battery choices means ensuring you can use your camcorder effectively and successfully every single time. With such reliability you'll never miss out on the perfect shot of the perfect moment, making every video a treasure you'll want to share time and time again.




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