What is a "camcorder battery charger"?

What is a "camcorder battery charger"?

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...

Alright, so it's time to change your batteries. You're going to have, in most cases, one of two choices. Your camera either came with a separate charger that you'll plug in to the wall and then just cradle the battery into or you have to use the camera as the charge, meaning the camera's plugged in to the wall. It passes the voltage to the battery, and then it charges on camera. Both of them are going to work just fine. It's a matter of convenience. If you have a separate charger, then you can take the camera with you while you're charging the battery when you're away, but if you have the on camera one, you know, it's less stuff to carry around but maybe not as convenient when it comes to the charging.