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Bill_de Loc: US

Bill_de wrote:

I don't know if this is still the case, but when I bought my D500 Nikon would swap Type one for Type two batteries. You only needed to provide the receipt for the D500.

https://nikonrumors.com/2016/06/02/nikon-offers-free-exchange-of-older-en-el15-batteries-for-d500-owners.aspx/

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eagle80 Loc: Kutztown, PA

You just bought a great camera and now you want use second grade batteries?

ldbix62

I guess I'm still in sticker shock. I picked up the D500 with a Tamron 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8, and the 10-24 f3.5-4.5. Go big or go home I guess. I already have the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary and a Nikkor 50 f1.4. I have more money in lenses than I ever thought I would have.

Bill_de Loc: US

If you use a battery grip and something like the Eneloop aa batteries, the in camera battery will last a long time. It becomes a backup, just in case. The grip holds 8 batteries.

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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

ldbix62 wrote:

Fortunately I just got the D500 and they are now shipping it with the 20. Ironically, the retailer I bought the camera from sent me two free items. One of them is a Watson 15. I got a vertical grip too, so I'm hoping I can use that battery in the grip without the D500 rejecting it.

As has been discussed on previous threads, there is a chip in the battery that needs to be recognized by the camera. Whatever, communication must occur. I always get a kick out of these threads! How many batteries are people going to purchase...two plus thousand dollars for a camera and not happy with Nikon's outrageous battery price!

I have received free Watson's for other cameras and never had and issue, but for a few bucks I'll stick with the recommended batteries...whatever folks are most comfortable with is important.

ldbix62

eagle80 wrote:

You just bought a great camera and now you want use second grade batteries?

Just trying to balance the budget. I thought if I could save a few dollars on batteries, I would see what the options are. With things like batteries I didn't know how much you were paying for quality and how much you were paying for the Nikon name. At the end of the day, there are other camera items I would like to spend the money on. But if the 15a is the only game in town, that is the way I will go.

ldbix62

Bill_de wrote:

If you use a battery grip and something like the Eneloop aa batteries, the in camera battery will last a long time. It becomes a backup, just in case. The grip holds 8 batteries.

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Yeah, I put AAs in the grip and it is working well. I was out in 20 degree weather yesterday and it kept going strong.

ldbix62

DaveO wrote:

As has been discussed on previous threads, there i... (show quote)

Anyway I should be able to use my Watson battery in my D7500

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

ldbix62 wrote:

I guess I'm still in sticker shock. I picked up the D500 with a Tamron 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8, and the 10-24 f3.5-4.5. Go big or go home I guess. I already have the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary and a Nikkor 50 f1.4. I have more money in lenses than I ever thought I would have.

Sounds like you are well prepared!

ldbix62

DaveO wrote:

Sounds like you are well prepared!

I think I have most situations covered. Throw in some CPL filters and variable ND filters and I'm in pretty good shape. Did I mention an umbrella diffuser set and a wireless off camera flash set up?

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

ldbix62 wrote:

I think I have most situations covered. Throw in some CPL filters and variable ND filters and I'm in pretty good shape. Did I mention an umbrella diffuser set and a wireless off camera flash set up?

LOL, you are serious! I wish that I had not jumped on so many filters and what not when I first started. They certainly have their place, but the majority of my efforts are with wildlife and consequently I rarely use a filter. I expect to get more benefit from them as my venues change.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I second this. Steve Perry should be a Nikon Ambassador. His tutorials and books are great for Nikon shooters.

DaveO wrote:

Not yet, that I am aware of. I prefer to keep plunging and buy Nikon EN-EL15A's. You may also want to pick up the Steve Perry book on Nikon autofocus systems and also check out different tips and features. The D500 has a lot of capabilities! You will appreciate it particularly if you are an action shooter. http://backcountrygallery.com/secrets-nikon-autofocus-system/

Bill_de Loc: US

DavidPine wrote:

Steve Perry should be a Nikon Ambassador.

He already is, Nikon just hasn't realized it yet.

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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

ldbix62 wrote:

I just took the plunge and bought a D500 to get serious about my photography. I love the camera. Combining it with some high quality Tamron glass, I feel like my pictures are at a whole new level of sharpness and overall quality. The only thing that frustrates me is that Nikon engineered something into the camera that prohibits the use of third party batteries. Has anyone found a third party battery that will work in the D500?

The only thing that will see the inside of the battery compartment of my D500 is a Nikon. You took the plunge and got a quality camera, not the lens however, but the camera is of high quality, give it the best, give it a Nikon battery.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ldbix62 wrote:

I just took the plunge and bought a D500 to get serious about my photography. I love the camera. Combining it with some high quality Tamron glass, I feel like my pictures are at a whole new level of sharpness and overall quality. The only thing that frustrates me is that Nikon engineered something into the camera that prohibits the use of third party batteries. Has anyone found a third party battery that will work in the D500?

Congratulations! Two good comments: "...to get serious about my photography" and "...I feel like my pictures are at a whole new level of sharpness and overall quality." Getting a new piece of quality equipment gets the juices flowing and increases the enthusiasm. It's natural that you would like the results, which are probably quite a bit better.