Battery Chargers & Batteries

If you are like most people, you are probably fed up with changing your camera batteries every few pictures you snap. Even a rechargeable camera battery doesn’t always seem to do the trick. How can you find batteries for your camera that will last longer and still not cost a fortune? While there are many options, you’ll find the most economical resolutions are to use rechargeable batteries with a charger or to purchase long lasting lithium batteries.

First of all, you should read reviews of various camera brands to determine the efficiency of their power usage and avoid purchasing a camera that is a total drain on your batteries. For example, Canon camera batteries tend to last longer than batteries used in many other brands, such as Panasonic camera batteries, simply because the unit is built for greater efficiency as well as economy. With many of the point and shoot models, a Cannon camera battery could last for anywhere from 100 to 300 shots, depending on how much power you use for focusing, zooming, and resolution (you should also make sure your camera is off when not in use).

On the other hand, Kodak camera batteries are sometimes more efficient than others, varying greatly between one model and the next. For a really short battery life, you should take a glimpse at the expectations of Nikon camera batteries. While these cameras are excellent quality, you can expect to replace a Nikon camera battery quite frequently to achieve that level of quality.

Some of the longest lasting, low cost digital camera batteries are actually sold separately through the particular manufacturer. For example the 2CR5 camera battery is offered by Canon and fits both Canon and Sanyo brand cameras. It’s a 6-volt lithium battery with a long lifespan and is inexpensively priced. For an even less expensive lithium ion battery, go with a camera model that takes the Olympus BLM-1 camera battery, a 7.4-volt unit that even comes with a warranty from most sellers. An Apple camera battery or a Bronica digital camera battery can also be purchased in lithium for reasonable prices.

For Fuji camera batteries, the NP-40N charger will keep your battery packs at full charge whenever you need them. The unit is even sold with a car charge adapter to charge your camera’s batteries on the go. The cost of this battery charger is about the same as a lithium battery, making it worthwhile to invest.