How to Buy Camcorder Batteries

Batteries are the lifeblood of video camcorders. Without a charged battery, the camera would simply be a fancy, expensive paperweight. Of course, a battery will eventually run down its charge. Most video camcorder batteries are rechargable and can gain their power back by being plugged in to a wall outlet. It is always a good idea though to have extra camcorder batteries with you, especially if your someplace where it is impossible to get to a wall outlet.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Going to the store

1. Remove the battery from the camcorder and bring it with you. You can show it to a store attendant if you can't find it on the store's shelves.

2. Go to a local electronics store. Look in the camcorder section. The batteries will most likely be in the same area.

3. Find a battery that has the same product number on it. This will ensure it is the correct battery. Oftentimes different brands of video cameras use different types of batteries.

4. Purchase the battery from the cashier at the store.

Online

5. Visit the camcorder's brand website (such as Sony or Philips). They have every battery available for your particular camera. There is a website (see resources) that specializes in selling camcorder batteries. On the website, you can search the cameras by name brand.

6. Select the battery for your camera and select "Add to Cart" followed by "Checkout."

7. Fill out all your purchasing and shipping information when prompted.

8. Review your order to make sure everything is correct (from the product to the shipping address).

9. Submit the order. You'll receive a confirmation email from the website a short time later.

References

• Information on Camcorder batteries

Resources

• Camcorder Batteries