Canon R5 battery life
Jan 11, 2023 23:02:17 #
Paul, I would like to know what I need to do to my R5 in order to get 10,000 shots per charge. I just finished shooting the Bosque and was happy to get 1000 shots using 20 shots/ sec. I need to see it to believe it.
WJH
WJH
Jan 11, 2023 23:07:16 #
Picture Taker
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If Paul can't tell you, I can try.
Buy a 110 volt battery attachment and have a long extension cord.
Buy a 110 volt battery attachment and have a long extension cord.
Jan 11, 2023 23:15:10 #
williejoha wrote:
Paul, I would like to know what I need to do to my R5 in order to get 10,000 shots per charge. I just finished shooting the Bosque and was happy to get 1000 shots using 20 shots/ sec. I need to see it to believe it.
WJH
WJH
I don't have that mirrorless camera model. You might identify if you did / did not perform the following ideas:
Disabled the rear LCD display or minimize the display time?
Composed using the viewfinder rather than the rear LCD?
Did not perform in-field image review using the rear LCD?
Did not perform in-field image culling?
Those are the actions I perform / avoid using my Sony a7II to get 1000+ RAW images on one battery charge or less.
Jan 12, 2023 19:14:40 #
I also moved up from the 1DXii to the R5. I shoot a combo of electronic and mechanical during my day at the horse race track. I routinely get 2000 shots per battery with full RAW and medium JPG.
Unless you keep an eye on the battery icon in the viewer, the camera will shut off without warning when the battery poops out. I always carry a couple extras in my pocket. You could also get a battery grip to hold two batteries but the camera will still shut down without notice. So, instead of quickly trying to replace one battery, you'll have to replace two.
Unless you keep an eye on the battery icon in the viewer, the camera will shut off without warning when the battery poops out. I always carry a couple extras in my pocket. You could also get a battery grip to hold two batteries but the camera will still shut down without notice. So, instead of quickly trying to replace one battery, you'll have to replace two.
Jan 19, 2023 08:24:15 #
I must add an addendum to my previous post. I just shot an indoor track meet and got 2500 images on two batteries in a grip with 1/3 battery life to spare. I did no live view shooting and kept the view screen off most of the time. Obviously it’s live view shooting that drains the life out of mirrorless batteries which I do a lot of with my wedding work.
Jan 19, 2023 09:08:27 #
Answers below are all good. I have 2 R5’s and just take extra batteries. It also depends on how much reviewing you do. I do more than I should…. I also have mine set up so the back screen only comes on if I want it to. I have been in cold Yellowstone and have done just fine with 2 batteries (per camera) and will also easily take 2,000 photos in a day. The shutter does slow down at the half used point.
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