Maintain Camera Battery Performance
Batteries are the powerhouse of your camera. You won’t be able to shoot any content without a charged battery in your camera! Besides picking a quality camera battery that will hold a charge and keep your camera running, what can you do to maintain performance? We review the main factors that affect battery health over time.
Charge Effectively
Keeping your battery charged is of utmost importance so you never miss out on that crucial shot. Depending on the battery in question, there may be multiple ways to charge it. You can charge the battery directly in your camera, use dually chargers for charging two batteries at once, and even charge some batteries with a USB-C cord. However you choose to charge your battery, make sure battery terminals are clean and that it’s securely attached at the powersource.
Charge and Discharge Frequently
It’s important to charge your camera battery frequently, whether or not it’s in use. A battery not in use or charged regularly will eventually lose its full capacity. According to recent studies, it’s better to recharge at a partial discharge than a full discharge, so try not to let your battery fully run down to zero before charging.
Store Properly
There’s a common debate about whether to store your camera battery in your camera or if it’s better to store it separately. Ultimately, it comes down to how often you’ll be using this particular camera. It’s generally safe to leave the battery in the camera if you’ll be shooting with it frequently, which means you’ll be charging or changing the battery on a regular basis.
If you won’t be using that camera for a period of time, we recommend storing the battery separately from your camera in a cool, dry place. Battery corrosion happens most often when a battery is left unchecked in a device for a long period of time. Many of ProMaster’s batteries come in packaging that doubles as an excellent storage case.
Control Exposure
Battery performance is directly affected by the environment the battery is in. Exposing batteries to long periods of sunlight or other heat sources can cause rapid loss of capacity, while batteries exposed to cold temperatures will lose their battery charge. If you’ll be shooting out in the elements for a longer period of time, do your best to store your extra batteries safely away in a bag or coat pocket.
Concluding Thoughts
Improve the performance of your camera battery by considering the factors outlined in this article. No matter the battery your camera uses, there are some simple steps every creator should take to maintain their batteries to get the most out of their use.
Still having issues with your battery? Reach out to an expert at ProMaster or visit your local camera store for personalized advice.
