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My batteries sem fine - I can normally go out a few times between charges but don't really track it in detail. I don't think it is any better or worse than the D810 is my gutt feeling
I've never had this low figure with any of my other cameras that used the same battery (D7100, D7200, D750, D800 and D810 ?)
My battery is not too bad, not quite as good as the 810 but normal usage low 4 figures.
Having had it for a couple of weeks now I am generally very pleased BUT I have concerns with two specific issues:
Would welcome anyone else's experience/thoughts or advice on these two matters.
- Battery charge: Today for example I took 215 shots with a battery that showed 100% after being re-charged last night, I have Aircraft Mode switched on and just review images on the rear screen now and again ... after the 215 shots the battery now shows 51%, it is a Li-ion 20. I am very concerned about this low number of shots from virtually 50% of the battery capacity.
- I find this camera is more sensitive to blown highlights than any other I have had ... I haven't managed a single Little Egret in sun shot without having blown feathers and I am noticing that areas like dry grass, sunlit leaves etc are very often blown. Now this could be down to me, I know that in several cases today I was using Spot Metering due to the difficult light but not in all cases and many shots had elements that were blown.
Did it change between firmware Roger ? I see 1.02 came out a few weeks back ?
It seems that most people here are using this camera for wildlife (understandably!). I was wondering if anyone is using it for other photography? Landscapes, family shots etc? How are you finding it? Some info on lens used would be great too.
I've got a 18-150mm for mine but was toying with getting a 17-50 2.8 Sigma or perhaps the Nikon 16-85 or 16-80.. Not sure it get much benefit though apart from the 2.8 of the Sigma.
Only reason I asked was that at the weekend we were at a family party and I had my Sony A7ii and whilst it takes beautiful pictures, it can't keep up with kids and dogs running around. Lots of miss focused shots. Wish I'd had the focus of the D500!
The D500 can certainly do that
If only it would fit in the wife's handbag.... !
I didn't bother upgrading - wonder if that makes a difference?I updated to 1.02 on receipt Adam, so cannot compare ... I've dropped an email to Nikon Support for their observations.
I didn't bother upgrading - wonder if that makes a difference?
Any recommendations regarding sellers of batteries? I got a spare EN-El15 for my D7100 on Amazon (seller was Nikon) and there were still reviews mentioning that the batteries were counterfeit and had inferior battery life... I had no problems with it so far, but I haven't checked the weight yet...
I am off to Madagascar in 8 weeks time so it's good to find out that taking fresh new batteries could be a bit of a gamble as there are power outages from time to time
Looks like mine might reluctantly be up for sale, Ive had a problem with my right wrist for ages now and after a another visit to the hospital it seems handling/using a larger camera is only making it worse (funny enough the consultant was a tog and he had just got a D500). Rather gutted I do rather like this camera.
Just make a left handed grip out of wood that screws onto the tripod mount.Looks like mine might reluctantly be up for sale, Ive had a problem with my right wrist for ages now and after a another visit to the hospital it seems handling/using a larger camera is only making it worse (funny enough the consultant was a tog and he had just got a D500). Rather gutted I do rather like this camera.
Just make a left handed grip out of wood that screws onto the tripod mount.
anyone had any issues with the d500 since buying it ? i know some of the lexar sd cards are a bit of an issue but any other issues ?
Just ordered a Pixel battery grip for mine, good price and reviews seem positive, I'll report back when I get it
I'm still to-ing and fro-ing about whether to pull the trigger on one of these.
Got a price from MPB for my D800 and Sigma 120-300 and am now debating on whether I actually need one of these or just suffering from GAS.
It seems from reading up that most people seem to be using the Nikon 200-500, is that the case?
I considered the Sigma but went with the Nikon because of the slightly wider aperture at full stretch, as I thought it might be beneficial in low light, I guess its a case of you pay your money and you take your choice,I would've said that, from what I've seen on these wildlife forums here, a lot of people tend to favour the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary