Lead acid camcorder batteries
Lead-acid Camcorder Batteries have the same components car batteries are made of. They are reliable and inexpensive, but quite heavy and bulky. Their voltages decrease gradually as they discharge. Most Lead-acid Camcorder Batteries also tend to display the low battery warning even if they still have a significant amount of time left for recording.
Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) camcorder batteries
NiCad Camcorder Batteries have the same components cellphone and laptop batteries have. They are lightweight, durable, and have steady discharge patterns. They deliver almost the same voltage level throughout the entire discharge cycle but immediately drop when the charge becomes low. However, NiCad Camcorder Batteries should be fully discharged first before recharging to prevent memory effect.
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) camcorder batteries
NiMH Camcorder Batteries are the environment-friendly versions of NiCad batteries. They have a charge capacity 10% to 25% greater than NiCad batteries. They also suffer from memory effect when not used properly. Like NiCad batteries, NiMH Camcorder Batteries should be fully discharged first before recharging.
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) camcorder batteries
Li-Ion Camcorder Batteries are the most popular and most expensive types of camcorder batteries. They offer long life, quick charge time, and steady discharge. They are also light, compact, and portable. Most Li-Ion Camcorder Batteries have charge capacities 40% greater than NiCad batteries. They can be fully charged in less than half the time NiCad batteries are charged. What’s more, they do not suffer from memory effect.
