It is all well and good having the very best camera in the world but it is rendered useless if your digital camera batteries are constantly flat! It is therefore worth researching the best way in which to power your camera, particularly if you have noticed that the KODAK KLIC-7002 Battery life appears to be reducing between charges. In all cases it is essential that you check the owner's manual for your camera to ensure compatibility. It is also worth noting that most manufacturers will invalidate your warranty if you use batteries of a type not specifically supported by the camera.
There are four general categories of digital camera batteries in use in today's cameras. Many people choose to use regular alkaline batteries, often of AA or AAA size, similar to those found in, for example, many TV remote controls. This approach can work perfectly well, particularly if you are willing (and able to remember) to carry a spare set with you. Quality varies widely and many premium brands such as Duracell now produce excellent AA and AAA batteries designed specifically with the needs of modern electronic devices in mind.
Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries are a logical progression from standard alkaline batteries. If your camera will accept CASIO NP-20 Battery of standard size: this can prove to be a highly cost effective option, with anything up to 1000 charge / discharge cycles possible with better NiCad digital camera batteries. However, NiCad technology suffers from "cell memory" effect if you don't adhere to a fairly rigorous charge / discharge regime with a resultant tendency to discharge over long periods of inactivity. They may be flat when you most need them!
It is now also possible to buy Photo Lithium KODAK KLIC-5001 Battery. These are specially engineered for the power demands of a typical digital camera, retaining their charge over long periods of inactivity and able to deliver considerable power on demand, particularly where flash usage is concerned. These are more expensive when compared to alkaline or NiCad batteries but this should be offset against greater longevity.
Finally, there are the brand and model specific Lithium-Ion batteries. These are probably the most expensive, but arguably the best for the committed photographer. They are slim, lightweight and can be recharged many many times. With minimal self-discharge, this is almost without doubt the best of the technologies currently on offer. Your choice may not be restricted to KODAK KLIC-7001 Battery produced by your camera manufacturer as there are now many compatible after-market offerings from third parties. Once again, however, do ensure that you check the power rating and pin compatibility carefully and that you are not running the risk of invalidating your camera warranty by using them. For those third party OLYMPUS LI-50B Battery imported from the Far East, it is also important that you check they adhere to current UK safety regulations.
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