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Aug 5, 2017 13:02:18   #
Kingman
 
Most cameras that go to sleep are reactivated by slight pressure on the shutter release button. At first I always allowed the camera to revert to sleep mode, however twice while travelling I packed the camera into my bag in the sleep mode and the position of the camera shutter button was close enough to other things in the bag to be activated multiple occasions in transite to a point where the battery was eventually drained. Of course, when I arrived I did not have a spare battery or charger. As a result of this I always now turn my cameras off when they are in transit (an sometimes even have a spare battery available).

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Aug 5, 2017 14:06:41   #
Labtrainer
 
I have a D7200 and same Tamron Lens. I can shoot over 400 pictures and the batteries last for weeks. Very seldom shoot till the battery is dead. I usually change when going into the woods if there are 2 or less bars showing. I do not have the camera display a picture unless I use the "button". My battery has an "A" in the serial number.

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Aug 5, 2017 16:52:53   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
I've been using Nikon's exclusively since the F5. Not once has this been an issue. One learns very quickly to carry extra batteries. When I go out on a shoot, I turn the camera on, when I'm finished my work, I turn it off. Some cameras suck up more power than others and it depends how you use them. I've noticed that my long lenses, on my larger bodies seem to use more power, particularly if the lenses are constantly seeking focus. Don't let it concern you one little bit, just bring extra batteries. Today's batteries are much better than the older ones. Best of luck.

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Aug 5, 2017 18:35:33   #
2Much Loc: WA
 
BJ in OKla wrote:
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Check your battery to see if there is a ( E or F ) in the Ser. number..
I read on the Nikon Site that EN-EL-15 Battery's with the ( E of F )
in the Ser. number, there is a recall on them...

That's all I know,, and I am sticking to it,, lol.
Bj


Here's the recall link:

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-advisories/h0ndzaip/en-el15-rechargeable-li-ion-battery-pack-recall.html

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Aug 5, 2017 19:46:45   #
retired2014 Loc: Indiana
 
Einreb92 wrote:
Hello all. I am not getting the kind of performance out of my battery I was expecting (nikon brand) and am aware of the toll taken when using the rear screen. My brightness setting are low/normal. That got me to thinking, with some electronics, there is a hit on the power supply booting up and shutting down. Obviously, if I am not shooting I will turn it off, but I wonder if I shoot, turn off, turn on five minutes later to take some more shots, turn off, turn back on etc etc. Is my methodology flawed? What do most of you do? Thanks!
Hello all. I am not getting the kind of performanc... (show quote)

I have the d7100 and have gotten 800 + shots while keeping the camera on and also turning it off and on. Maybe you have a defective battery.

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Aug 5, 2017 20:36:04   #
MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City
 
Einreb92 wrote:
Hello all. I am not getting the kind of performance out of my battery I was expecting (nikon brand) and am aware of the toll taken when using the rear screen. My brightness setting are low/normal. That got me to thinking, with some electronics, there is a hit on the power supply booting up and shutting down. Obviously, if I am not shooting I will turn it off, but I wonder if I shoot, turn off, turn on five minutes later to take some more shots, turn off, turn back on etc etc. Is my methodology flawed? What do most of you do? Thanks!
Hello all. I am not getting the kind of performanc... (show quote)


I have a D7200 and shoot for a couple of hours at a time and do not turn the camera off between shots. There have even been times when I have unintentionally left the camera on for a couple of days, and that does not seem to have too much of a negative effect. Very rarely do I use flash. In the year plus that I have had the camera, I may have used flash 10 times! My batteries (both Nikon and non-OEMs) give me around 2,200 shots per charge. I,have no idea what the user manual says about # of images per charge.

If you use Live View, your batteries WILL run down much more quickly than if you just shoot using the viewfinder. On the advice of my husband, I allow the batteries to drain completely before recharging them every couple of charges or so. Also, I chimp frequently AND review my images when I have lulls in the action. My D7200 amazes me with how long the batteries last compared to my D5200, which is no battery hog, and my Canon SX50-HS which just EATS batteries.

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Aug 6, 2017 05:05:30   #
Clapperboard
 
Just to be clear LFingar the Canon actually vibrates the filter in front of the lens and you can set when you want it to do it. At least that is the case with mine. I am fairly sure I would be a bit nervous of having the sensor rattled at high frequency.

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Aug 6, 2017 09:06:01   #
LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY
 
Clapperboard wrote:
Just to be clear LFingar the Canon actually vibrates the filter in front of the lens and you can set when you want it to do it. At least that is the case with mine. I am fairly sure I would be a bit nervous of having the sensor rattled at high frequency.


Both are true, but I would bet that the majority of people leave it on Auto, since it just may do some good. As far as what shakes, I never checked into it, so Thanks for the info. However Canon wants to do it is fine with me. My point was though that the feature uses battery every time it activates and leaving the camera on eliminates that without any apparent penalty in battery life.

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Aug 6, 2017 09:35:55   #
d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA
 
bkyser wrote:
For what it's worth, I've noticed that the D7100 eats more batteries than my D7000 (which gets AMAZING battery life)
bk


I have 2 Nikon D7100s. One is great with batteries. I have noticed that the other "leaks" power when it is idle for a week or so. I have a battery grip on both, so I am uncertain yet whether it is the camera or the grip that is causing the leak. It is a very small leak, and really only noticeable because I can compare it against the other camera, which I use more frequently and which experiences less battery use. It is not a huge issue at all, and I only mention it because of this thread.

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Aug 6, 2017 12:45:37   #
Einreb92 Loc: Philadelphia
 
We are on the road to Canada and I am enjoying reading the replies about my battery usage problem. I do have a second battery with me and have checked the Nikon battery and it isn't one of the recalled ones. I will be sure to keep track of shot/battery usage tomorrow. But from all indications, it would seem it is more operator's error. I have it set not to preview each shot, wifi/Bluetooth off, and will only check the shots at the end of the day and see what my results are, compared to what has been stated here. Thanks again for weighing in!

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Aug 6, 2017 17:36:41   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
d2b2 wrote:
I have 2 Nikon D7100s. One is great with batteries. I have noticed that the other "leaks" power when it is idle for a week or so. I have a battery grip on both, so I am uncertain yet whether it is the camera or the grip that is causing the leak. It is a very small leak, and really only noticeable because I can compare it against the other camera, which I use more frequently and which experiences less battery use. It is not a huge issue at all, and I only mention it because of this thread.
I have 2 Nikon D7100s. One is great with batterie... (show quote)


Are the batter grips the same brand? What brand(s) are they?

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Aug 7, 2017 17:55:46   #
d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA
 
cjc2 wrote:
Are the batter grips the same brand? What brand(s) are they?


One is from Mcoplus, made is China specifically for the D7100. The other is from Nikon. It is the camera with the grip from Nikon that has the problem...

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Aug 7, 2017 18:08:43   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
d2b2 wrote:
One is from Mcoplus, made is China specifically for the D7100. The other is from Nikon. It is the camera with the grip from Nikon that has the problem...


Non-OEM grips can damage cameras and/or batteries and that MAY be what is going on here. I have no clue as to your procedures for charging and using batteries, what you normally shoot, what lenses you use, age of the batteries, etc.. Can't advise you further. I ONLY use OEM grips and OEM batteries, and, over many years have had only one battery that I thought died too soon. I consider batteries to be an operating expense and that they will need replacing from time to time. I appreciate Nikon's current system of letting you know when your battery is nearing end-of-life and have really not had any issues that caused me any concern. I shoot with the D5, D810 and D500 and use the same battery in each of them via the grip. For my work, I consider the EN-EL15 unacceptable as I shoot sports action. All my bodies use the EN-EL18 (or 18A and now 18B). Best of luck.

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Aug 7, 2017 18:29:13   #
d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA
 
cjc2 wrote:
Non-OEM grips can damage cameras and/or batteries and that MAY be what is going on here.


I appreciate the input. But the battery grip on the camera that has battery energy losses is the Nikon grip, on a Nikon D7100 that was not purchased on the gray market, with Nikon lenses and Nikon batteries. I usually go with Nikon all the way so that I do not have to screw around with incompatibilities, immediately or down the road. And never gray market! The one, non-OEM battery grip is the only item that is not Nikon made, and it is not the one giving me concern. The power leak is small and I only realized it when I did not use the cameras for a two week stretch - unusual for me - and noticed that one camera was notably lower in battery level. I am going to switch the batteries from camera to camera and see if it is the batteries. Then, I will switch the battery grips and see if that makes a difference. Finally, I will use all four batteries in each camera without the battery grips and see if it is the camera itself. In the meantime, I will use my D300, which has never given me a moment's problem!!!

Thank again for the comments.

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Aug 7, 2017 19:30:45   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
d2b2 wrote:
I appreciate the input. But the battery grip on the camera that has battery energy losses is the Nikon grip, on a Nikon D7100 that was not purchased on the gray market, with Nikon lenses and Nikon batteries. I usually go with Nikon all the way so that I do not have to screw around with incompatibilities, immediately or down the road. And never gray market! The one, non-OEM battery grip is the only item that is not Nikon made, and it is not the one giving me concern. The power leak is small and I only realized it when I did not use the cameras for a two week stretch - unusual for me - and noticed that one camera was notably lower in battery level. I am going to switch the batteries from camera to camera and see if it is the batteries. Then, I will switch the battery grips and see if that makes a difference. Finally, I will use all four batteries in each camera without the battery grips and see if it is the camera itself. In the meantime, I will use my D300, which has never given me a moment's problem!!!

Thank again for the comments.
I appreciate the input. But the battery grip on t... (show quote)


That's one of my points. You need to track things better to see what's going on. Is one battery newer or in better condition than another? There are lots and lots of potential factors here. Best of luck.

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