guitarman67
Active member
Hi all. This is my first post, so looking forward to learning more.
I recently purchased a Nikon D500 and 500mm PF lens and love that combo! My query relates to the EN-EL15b battery. I’ve charged the battery (I have 2 of them) about 5 times from new. It seems to me that the battery drains a lot quicker than the batteries for my Canon 7Dii/100-400ii lens did.
For instance, today I began my bird shoot at 2.45pm with the battery showing 100%. By 4.45 pm I had taken 287 shots and the battery showed 35%. During that time I did “chimp” somewhat. I had the lens on VR (normal and sport) and the camera on AFC. In addition I have aeroplane mode on and wifi/Bluetooth disabled.
I’d really appreciate it if I could get some advice as to whether you think the battery may be faulty or is this photo count about normal. Are there any other settings that I could change to maximise the number of shots I can get from fully charged? Thanks in advance.
Paul
I recently purchased a Nikon D500 and 500mm PF lens and love that combo! My query relates to the EN-EL15b battery. I’ve charged the battery (I have 2 of them) about 5 times from new. It seems to me that the battery drains a lot quicker than the batteries for my Canon 7Dii/100-400ii lens did.
For instance, today I began my bird shoot at 2.45pm with the battery showing 100%. By 4.45 pm I had taken 287 shots and the battery showed 35%. During that time I did “chimp” somewhat. I had the lens on VR (normal and sport) and the camera on AFC. In addition I have aeroplane mode on and wifi/Bluetooth disabled.
I’d really appreciate it if I could get some advice as to whether you think the battery may be faulty or is this photo count about normal. Are there any other settings that I could change to maximise the number of shots I can get from fully charged? Thanks in advance.
Paul