Long exposures, Live View and Wi-Fi
Aug 31, 2018 16:36:27 #
This combo is a battery drain. I went out using remote shooting from my phone which requires Wi-Fi. Live view comes on automatically when using the Canon app for remote shooting. I also shot exposures of 1:30-2:45. After about 2 1/2 hours and 20 shots, it was time to change both batteries in my battery grip. I knew it was going to be a battery drain, but I didn't know it was going to be that quick. Good thing I brought extra batteries with me.
I've gone out doing the same thing with 20-30 second exposures. It wasn't as bad. The 1:30 plus exposures really made a difference.
I've gone out doing the same thing with 20-30 second exposures. It wasn't as bad. The 1:30 plus exposures really made a difference.
Aug 31, 2018 16:50:23 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
You might consider an AC battery adapter instead of camera batteries. Simply plug it into a Vagabond power battery or a UPS backup. You could also use those for recharging your camera batteries while out in the field.
Aug 31, 2018 18:44:13 #
skingfong wrote:
This combo is a battery drain. I went out using re... (show quote)
First thing I did when I got my D850 is put it into Airplane mode. You'd be better off getting a Vello Shutterboss 2 to manage multiple exposures.
Aug 31, 2018 20:48:33 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
First thing I did when I got my D850 is put it into Airplane mode. You'd be better off getting a Vello Shutterboss 2 to manage multiple exposures.
Yes, I have something similar to the Shutterboss 2. That will eliminate the need for the phone, Wi-Fi and Live view.
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