Battery Backup Guide

Joshy Jose asked:


Shop person was suggesting me , not to use high rated battery (Like 2500 mAH) These high amps battery may fuse the motor inside. (The zooming motor. ) He said I can use 700mAH cells or alkline cells. Please advice me, Im already having 4X2500 and 4X700mAH . Atleast can I use my 2500 as backup? Or not to USE ATALL . Body is Canon 350D and Lens is Sigma 18-200. Thanks . Pl ask me if any more details required.

JD asked:


I love the simplicity of digital cameras, but I get dissappointed at how fast my rechargeable batteries get drained. I use FujiFilm 2300 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for my Fuji Digi cam. The problem I’m having is that when I go to an event such as a sporting event, the batteries get very low after about 20-30 pictures are taken. So what I am wondering is, if I buy an extra set of batteries and fully charge them, and bring them with me to the event as a backup, will they still hold that charge so that I can stick those in the camera, once the other pair drains?

p_t_r asked:


I am looking for a digital Camera, My Budget is around 180 to 220$ (8,000 to 12,000). I am not a professional photographer, jus looking for a hobby purpose. I am looking for one with good battery backup, nice image quality and good if it have image stabelizing functionality. Please suggest.

suca asked:


I want to buy digital frames as Christmas gifts but not sure what to buy. Price range is $80-$120. Want min. 640 x 480, prefer 4:3 and not widescreen (but openminded), would like a remote and a battery backup. Help!

lisarockcreek asked:


on the battery it says 1000mAH. can i use a battery that has 1200 or 1800 aMH oh the battery is a en-el9 lio rechargable battery. and i don’t want to pay54.00 for an extra battery

icycler asked:


My camera is 20 years old with original “backup” battery. I recall the original dealer, long ago out of business, opening something on the camera and installing the “backup” battery. My camera is dead, have a good “normal” battery but think because the backup battery is toast, the camera will not work.
I don’t know if my assumption is correct.
any suggestions will be appreciated.
Please explain how to get the “top cover” off. What side is it located as I am looking at the camera facing the lens with camera facing me. How many screws and what size is the backup battery.
Thanks again.

JPhotos asked:


I want to purchase a backup battery for my nikon d80. What battery will last me the longest? I will be shooting at friends’ weddings and do not want my battery to die on me.

bexsie asked:


I have a HP Photosmart R742 Digital Camera. Works great. But I would love to have a 2nd battery for backup. Unfortunately I cant find a location that sells them or even on HP website.
Ebay has some but their China made & I read that those are not good. HP says that that model is discontinued & no accessories are being sold anymore….

Where can I find one?

Jugi asked:


I’m looking to get a new digital camera. I’ve been looking at a lot of the very small ones, and noticing that they all seem to come with their own rechargeable battery. My current camera uses AA batteries, and when I use lithium batteries, they seem to last forever. (Regular batteries are eaten up quickly.) I do tend to take lots of pictures - basically anything that moves (and I guess everything that doesn’t too). Would I be sacrificing on battery life by choosing a model that comes with its own rechargeable battery? I’d hate to be on vacation somewhere and the thing just dies in the middle of the day. Also, are backup batteries expensive?
My main concern is how many pictures I can get out of a single charge.