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Battery order of use Nikon D750
Oct 9, 2018 06:10:10   #
Triplets Loc: Reading, MA
 
I have a Nikon D750 with a Nikon MB-D16 multi-battery power pack. In the Custom Setting Menu, Option D-12, I can specify which batter to use first -- D750 or MB-D16. I went out for some night shots on Sunday. Given that I would be using a lot of long exposures, I decided to attach the battery pack and the set battery order to use MB-D16 first. When I came home, I removed the battery pack from the camera and turned on the camera to peek at some of the shots. It was then I noticed the in-camera battery was very low. I turned the camera off, removed the battery from the camera, took the battery from the MB-D16, inserted it into the camera and turned the camera on. The battery from the MB-D16 was fully charged.

What did I do wrong?

Dennis

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Oct 9, 2018 07:27:12   #
kschwegl Loc: Orangeburg, NY
 
Nothing that I can think of. I have a D7200 with the MB-D15 and is set to use the MB-D15 first, and it does. My guess is that there might be a problem with the MB-D16. Try removing the camera battery and and see if it (camera) detects the MB-D15. On the D7200 if you push the info button both batteries should appear. The one not in use will be grayed out, but show charge state.
Hope this helps.

Ken S.

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Oct 9, 2018 08:24:40   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Is it possible that after selecting battery order you didn't press OK or press the multi-selector to the right?

If you select Battery Info from the Setup Menu it will show you the charge status of each battery.

I seldom charge the camera battery because it's easier to just use the grip batteries which usually last a full day.

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Oct 9, 2018 08:30:58   #
Triplets Loc: Reading, MA
 
Thanks folks. It's the first time I've used the battery power pack so I didn't know about the info display showing one highlighted and one greyed out battery. I did make sure the battery order selection showed MB-D16. However, when I tokk the battery out, I noticed it was a bit loose. I then put it in again and heard a "click", locking it in place. So it's highly likely I did not have it seated properly. I'll be sure to check next time.

Dennis

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Oct 9, 2018 09:53:34   #
kschwegl Loc: Orangeburg, NY
 
That sounds like the fix.

Ken S.

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