I generally run them down to 15-25% and then charge them fully for storage.  I've never had a problem with OEM batteries doing that and been doing it for years.  However I have had some third party batteries swell to the point of being difficult to insert or remove.  More so with batteries for Fuji rather than Nikon.  Anymore I only buy OEM batteries because of that.

Wayne

The conversion would make my head hurt.  1000 Lux = f/2.8 @ 1/50s for ISO 100.

I've also had good luck with current eneloops.  I use them in everything that uses AAs and AAAs, haven't ever had them not perform well.

I agree with Jerry that designed for rather than adapted to works better, or at least fewer unanticipated issues.  I tend to keep a few select lenses and a body from the different generations, rather than try to adapt older lenses to the newer bodies.  Unfortunately, they do loose value over time, but usually I've gotten my money's worth out of them buy the time I do sell.

I notice the OP hasn't been back to look at responses since 12th January.

He's not that concerned about it I guess.

Nikon came out today and squelched that rumor.

Yes, I remember their ads.  They seemed to have everything you never knew you needed, lol.

I remember Spiratone (correct spelling).  They were the JC Whitney of camera equipment.

I always make sure I have a CPL the size of any lens I buy, but I don't remember the last time I used one.  NDs are another matter.  Those do get used on fast lenses in bright light and to blur moving water.  The only other filters I ever use are yellow, orange, and red for B&W film, which I seem to do less of lately.

Wayne

Are you using a tripod?