{"title":"Camera Batteries","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of battery is recommended for a digital camera?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend rechargeable batteries for your digital camera. If you can, opt for NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) batteries, as these have more power and are safer for the environment. They also have a number of technical advantages over other types of camera battery. Another good option is Li-Ion (lithium-ion) batteries, as these last for 100-200 shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you do choose a non-rechargeable option, lithium batteries are a good choice as they tend to last longer than other types and are better at handling cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow long do rechargeable camera batteries last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRechargeable batteries tend to last for around two or three years (or 500-1000 charges), provided they are properly cared for through the following practices:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing and charging your battery regularly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping them safe from accidents, such as dropping incidents\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoring them in a cool, dry place\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow can I make my camera battery last longer?\u003c\/h2\u003eThere are a number of ways in which you can save battery power so that it lasts longer. These include:\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeleting pictures from your computer rather than from your device - removing photos directly from your camera’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymemory.co.uk\/photo-video\/photo\/digital-camera-memory.html\"\u003ememory card\u003c\/a\u003e can drain battery life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoiding cooler temperatures - batteries tend to drain faster when they are exposed to cold temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTurning down the brightness on your camera’s LCD screen - this can save you a decent amount of battery power.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mymemory.co.uk\/collections\/photo-video-photo-camera-batteries-html.oembed","provider":"Mymemory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}