EN-EL3a battery discharges
Oct 7, 2015 07:55:29 #
You're not alone with the lens draining the battery.
http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS625US625&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Tamron+24-70+f2.8+lens+draining+battery
http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS625US625&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Tamron+24-70+f2.8+lens+draining+battery
Oct 7, 2015 08:37:49 #
Skitch wrote:
Quixdraw, thank you. After I wrote my post I had the same thought, so I will indeed give that a try to see. I am having a problem with my SB800 in that it will not zoom in conjunction with the lens, as it is locked at 14mm and I may have to send it to Nikon for repair, but using the Nikor lens indoors with the SB800 didn't drain the battery either. Curiouser and curiouser.
As to the "locked at 14mm" try fishing out the built-in reflector and see if this problem goes away. That's exactly what fixed my SB800.
Oct 7, 2015 11:19:22 #
Jcam,
No, I haven't. Good call (pardon the pun), and one I will make! Thank you.
Skitch
No, I haven't. Good call (pardon the pun), and one I will make! Thank you.
Skitch
Oct 7, 2015 11:21:49 #
Mm605,
Hm, I hadn't thought of that! Let me look into it and see if I can actually do it! Thank you.
Skitch
Hm, I hadn't thought of that! Let me look into it and see if I can actually do it! Thank you.
Skitch
Oct 7, 2015 11:23:31 #
You said in the original post, you had just acquired the Tamron 24-70mm. I'm thinking it is brand new, and already has a electrical short, which drains the battery. Give Tamron a call, and use your warranty, after all it is for 6 years. I shoot Canon, and use this lens almost daily with no problems. I did send it in for updating the chip for my new 7D Mark II. Be sure to fill out the form and state the camera model you will be using. The lens will be returned fixed, and calibrated to your cameras newest specs. If you're not the original purchaser all bets are off.
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Oct 7, 2015 11:51:13 #
A D80 is a fairly old camera (my wife has one) maybe it's time for a new battery. I'm sure all these rechargeable batteries have a life span to them....just a thought.
I have several batteries for my D300s and D700 (both use same battery) that I cycle thru.
I have several batteries for my D300s and D700 (both use same battery) that I cycle thru.
Oct 7, 2015 12:10:53 #
Bill,
Thanks for your input. Yes, it is a new lens, so I will call Tamron and go from there. It certainly sounds like a short! And I suspect that a camera upgrade (which I want to do as well) wouldn't help if it is a short!
Skitch
Thanks for your input. Yes, it is a new lens, so I will call Tamron and go from there. It certainly sounds like a short! And I suspect that a camera upgrade (which I want to do as well) wouldn't help if it is a short!
Skitch
Oct 7, 2015 12:13:32 #
JFleming,
Yes, VERY old, and definitely ready to upgrade (GAS for the D7100). However, I have already purchased a new battery with the same result.😞
Skitch
Yes, VERY old, and definitely ready to upgrade (GAS for the D7100). However, I have already purchased a new battery with the same result.😞
Skitch
Oct 7, 2015 19:10:40 #
Skitch wrote:
I have a Nikon D80 and recently lept into the 21st... (show quote)
I think your problem is your lens. I have a D80 that I use as a backup. I have several lenses and have the Nikon version of the 24-70 f2.8 and have used it on my D80 with no problem at all. That lens should not deplete the batteries of your camera. If I were you I would send it back and demand a refund or replacement.
Oct 7, 2015 19:40:51 #
Jsmangis,
That seems to be the consensus! Methinks a stop by my dealer here is in order! Thank you for your reply.
Skitch
That seems to be the consensus! Methinks a stop by my dealer here is in order! Thank you for your reply.
Skitch
Oct 7, 2015 19:42:58 #
Funny. I have this same problem with the newer Tamron 28-300 VR. Nice enough lens but I occasionally have to shut the camera Nikon 700 off because it registers as having no power. Turning back on shows a full bar. Happens without a flash attached but shooting 3+FPS.
Oct 7, 2015 20:01:32 #
Skitch wrote:
Jsmangis,
That seems to be the consensus! Methinks a stop by my dealer here is in order! Thank you for your reply.
Skitch
That seems to be the consensus! Methinks a stop by my dealer here is in order! Thank you for your reply.
Skitch
Stitch, if you are thinking of upgrading your D80, you might try out a D610. I've had Nikon film cameras since the eighties and my wife bought my D80 for my birthday in 2008. It has been a great camera and was thinking about getting a D7100 last year until I tried a D610. I bought the 610 and have not regretted my decision one bit. The controls are similar and the learning curve wasn't too steep. You should rent one and see for yourself. It even works fantastic on all of my old manual focus lenses.
Oct 7, 2015 21:51:53 #
I don't have your system but do suggest you try the lens on another camera.
Then find out if the present battery is underpowered for that lens. Some motors need a little bit more kick to operate correctly.
From the other posts it doesn't sound like it's a battery problem but it's worth a shot trying. It might just be that you need a higher output battery.
Then find out if the present battery is underpowered for that lens. Some motors need a little bit more kick to operate correctly.
From the other posts it doesn't sound like it's a battery problem but it's worth a shot trying. It might just be that you need a higher output battery.
Oct 8, 2015 09:16:27 #
GENorkus, thank you for your reply, I had not considered that at all! I do have a Nikon F100, so will try the lens on that camera as a test!
Skitch
Skitch
Oct 8, 2015 19:28:55 #
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts/suggestions/ideas/experiences! I am happy to report that all is well, the lens is not now discharging the battery, and the zoom on my SB 800 is now syncing with my zoom lenses! Damned if I know which one worked, but here is what I have done:
1. Cleaned the hot shoe on the camera and the speedlight with alcohol and a lens cloth.
2. Pulled out the built-in diffuser on the SB 800, performed the reset, put it back into the speedlight, and viola! The zoom coordinates with the zoom in the attached lens, both with and without the dome diffuser on the unit, and both with the flash pointed at the subject or tilted towards the ceiling for a larger bounce.
3. Tried the Tamron on my F100 camera, took 16-18 shots, no battery discharge. Flash zoomed perfectly.
4. Put everything back onto the D80, all worked well through 20-25 shots, on both manual and programmed modes!
So I cannot pin it down, but thank you all for getting me through it! Yeah, still need to upgrade the camera. Baby steps.😝
Skitch
1. Cleaned the hot shoe on the camera and the speedlight with alcohol and a lens cloth.
2. Pulled out the built-in diffuser on the SB 800, performed the reset, put it back into the speedlight, and viola! The zoom coordinates with the zoom in the attached lens, both with and without the dome diffuser on the unit, and both with the flash pointed at the subject or tilted towards the ceiling for a larger bounce.
3. Tried the Tamron on my F100 camera, took 16-18 shots, no battery discharge. Flash zoomed perfectly.
4. Put everything back onto the D80, all worked well through 20-25 shots, on both manual and programmed modes!
So I cannot pin it down, but thank you all for getting me through it! Yeah, still need to upgrade the camera. Baby steps.😝
Skitch
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