Camcorders, like any small personal electronic devices can go through batteries very quickly and after a few uses, the batteries might also fail to hold a charge. This further makes them run low on power in less time than before. While, these batteries can be replaced quite easily with new ones, over time this can be quite expensive. However, certain necessary steps can be taken in order to prevent battery depletion and significantly extend the life of your camcorder battery.
• Before charging your battery, it is important to ensure that it is fully discharged. Usually, when camcorder indicates low battery, the first reaction of any user is to charge it right away. However, it is necessary to understand that not allowing a battery to fully discharge before plugging in into the charge socket can actually shorten its lifespan.
• It is also recommended not to overcharge the camcorder battery which can put a great impact on its life. People are usually in a habit of plugging in their camcorder batteries and leaving them overnight to charge. Here, it is important to understand that overcharging of batteries can make them weaker over the time and further lessen their ability to hold a charge.
• When you purchase a camcorder, it is vital to read the battery instructions as most of the camcorder models are attached with a user manual with instructions on the usage of batteries. This manual can give you necessary information on charging the camcorder batteries in order to extend their longevity.
• Another important factor would be to avoid extreme temperatures as battery life can be longer if they are kept away from extreme heat or cold. Although, it might not always be possible to protect batteries from such elements especially while traveling, but keeping them covered in a spot where they would not be exposed to either heat or cold is suggested.