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Standard Alkaline Batteries
This is the most common AA battery on the market and trail camera users go through a lot of them! Alkaline cells create energy from the chemical reaction of Zinc (Zn) and Manganese Oxide (MnO2). Because of their widespread availability, most cameras were designed to operate on alkaline batteries. They have a standard 1.5V output, typically used in series to create a 6, or 12v operating voltage and typical capacity is 1,000-1,500 mA of discharge. Let's take a look at some of the ups and downs of alkaline batteries:
Advantages
Availability - These batteries are easy to find. Every gas station and Walmart in America has them, which is great when you're in a pinch.
Price - As far as upfront cost goes, alkaline is the winner by far. It's pretty easy to find non-name brand batteries for $.50-.60 a piece. Will they be the cheapest in the long run? A lot of times no... But being able to spread that cost out over several months is attractive in some situations.
Disadvantages
Cold Weather - Alkaline batteries contain a water-based electrode. As temperatures reach freezing, chemical reactions inside an alkaline battery start slowing down. This heavily affects battery capacity and gets worse as temperatures drop further. Obviously, this is a big problem for trail cameras running in the winter throughout much of the Northern half of the united states and Canada.
Short Life Span - While alkaline technology has come a long way, with most manufacturers offering a premium option (energizer max, etc), they're still fairly short-lived compared to their lithium or rechargeable counterparts.
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22 апр 2019
