Hi all,
I recently purchased a Nikon D500 and 500mm PF lens. My query relates to the EN-EL15b battery. I’ve charged the battery (I have 2 of them) about 5 times from new. It seems to me that the battery drains a lot quicker than when I shot with my previous Canon gear (7Dii/100-400ii)
For instance, today I began my bird shoot at 2.45pm with the battery showing 100%. By 4.45 pm I had taken 287 shots and the battery showed 35%. During that time I did “chimp” somewhat. I had the lens on VR (normal and sport) and the camera on AFC. In addition I have aeroplane mode on and wifi/Bluetooth disabled.
I’d really appreciate some advice as to whether you think the battery may be faulty or is this photo count about normal. Are there any other settings that I could change to maximize the number of shots I can get from fully charged?
Looking forward to your advice,
Paul