Do I need a "stand-alone" battery charger for my camcorder?

Do I need a "stand-alone" battery charger for my camcorder?

Tim Smith (Camcorder Training Specialist) gives expert video advice on: Should I get an extra battery for my camcorder?; How do I make my camcorder's battery last longer?; Are brand-name camcorder batteries better than generic camcorder batteries? and more...

If the camcorder you bought is one that has the battery charge on the camera, you're going to find that most manufacturers offer an accessory "stand alone" charger. One that's a wall plug charger, something that can be used without the camera having to be involved in the charging process. This is a great accessory. It's a really handy thing to have so that you can recharge your batteries while you are away and using the camera. It cuts out downtime waiting for batteries to charge. I highly recommend stand alone chargers.