Learn & Explore Series Episode 51
"What You Need to Know about Rechargeable Batteries"
Did You Know?
A rechargeable battery loses 1 to 3% of its power every day when not in use.
Did You Know?
Lithium Ion batteries have a shelf life of 10 years or more.
Did You Know?
Battery power is measured in milli-ampere-hours (mAh) and digital cameras require a rating of 2,000 mAh or more.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- Which is better to use in a digital camera: non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries?
- Can both be used in most cameras? Where is that information?
- What are the advantages of rechargeable batteries?
- Of the two primary types of rechargeable batteries – Nickel Metal Hybrid and Lithium Ion, which is the preferred choice?
- What are the most common sizes of rechargeable batteries?
- Does one recharge faster than the other?
- Is one type more expensive than the other?
- Are Lithium Ion battery packs made for specific camera models and are, therefore, not usable in other models?
- Are Nickel-Cadmium batteries another choice? If not, then why not?
- What features indicate a superior battery charger?
- Are more than two sets of rechargeable batteries recommended – one in the camera and one being recharged?
- Can batteries be recharged in a car for photographers who are always traveling or at shoot sites?
- Are these types of rechargeable batteries interchangeable in cameras, laptops and other devices that accept the same size?
- Are there any special ways rechargeable batteries should be stored to maximize their life?
- What is the best way to dispose of rechargeable batteries?