Recent content by DalyanJC

Thanks for the comments, it is the full shot no crop but probably a little oof (had a tractor bearing down on me so rushed the shot a bit lol) They are beautiful and big, the caterpillars are a sight to behold as well :)

Nikon D5100, Kit Lens, Raynox 250

My first attempt

I charged them up two days before I flew so it was under three days between fully charged and completely flat.

Thánks wozzaaah, when it has happened to you did they completely drain.

No they were in the grip with the camera switched off.

Genuine ones.

They were in my hand luggage, I thought it may be the grip and took it off and inserted each battery in turn but neither had any power. I have now charged both batteries on my return and both are now working normally as is the grip. I have taken them on flights before without a problem the...

one is about two years I think the other is around 18 months. I am just wondering if going through four scanners in very short time could be the reason. To be honest I am just relieved it was not something more serious.

I i didn't let them they were fully charged before I got on the plane(s) when I tried to use them they were fully discharged, trying to understand why.

Just wondering if anyone else had any experience like this. I just got back from a flying visit to the uk for my grand daughters christening. I have a d5100 with meike grip and two en-el14 batteries I fully charged both batteries before I left and as it was a quick visit I didn't bother to take...

You can use just one battery in the grip, i always have both in though.

I use the Meike grip on my 5100 as I have biggish hands, also balances the camera better with a longer lens. You won't regret it.

These brought back memories I used to be the Park Ranger at 5 arches (Foots Cray Meadows) up until nearly 4 years ago, so it was nice to see some photos of the place. I think the fence posts are what were installed around some new ponds I was involved in having dug out to increase the...