Camera Sleuth » batteries http://www.camerasleuth.com Digital Cameras & Camera Accessory Deals Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:04:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The importance of using the right kind of batteries for your gear http://www.camerasleuth.com/2010/05/04/the-importance-of-using-the-right-kind-of-batteries-for-your-gear/ http://www.camerasleuth.com/2010/05/04/the-importance-of-using-the-right-kind-of-batteries-for-your-gear/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 14:54:55 +0000 Jenn http://www.camerasleuth.com/2010/05/04/the-importance-of-using-the-right-kind-of-batteries-for-your-gear/ Most digital cameras come equipped with their own special battery packs, but there is the occasional camera or camera accessory (an external flash, usually) that will use standard AA or even AAA batteries. And while you may be tempted to use rechargeable batteries, don’t! It has been shown that rechargeable batteries tend to get hotter than standard batteries. The higher temperature these batteries produce can sometimes result in damage to the sensitive electronic equipment they’re in. I know it’s inconvenient and annoying to have to continually remember to purchase large quantities of AA or AAA batteries, but trust me, better to buy batteries on a regular basis than risk damaging or even destroying a $200 external flash or a $400 digital camera.

On a related note, you know those generic battery packs that are available for purchase in stores and online? Don’t use those, either. You see, the reason those “generic” battery packs are often so much cheaper than the name brand battery packs is because they’re generically designed. Voltage and such may be universal, designed for use among the masses, rather than designed specifically for specific products. By using name brand battery packs only, you’ll make sure that you’re providing the right charge and voltage to your sensitive camera equipment.

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