Is there a way to tell the current charge of this battery on the camera or do you just have to use it til it dies?
854238
This battery pack is good for back up and it fits well on the battery pack chamber.
854239
The charge is indicated on the LCD battery meter. It is not seen on the live view screen under battery info. So far I have been very happy with its performance. Jeff
854240
On my D800, I set the battery type to FR6 (AA lithium), this is under Custom Settings -&gt; d Shooting/Display -&gt; d11 MB-D12 battery type. This shows the charge, although I have no idea how accurate it is. A single charge seems to power the camera for many many hundreds of photos, perhaps even 1000+. It needs charging so infrequently I honestly am not sure how many photos it lasts through, but it's certainly a lot. Hope this helps!
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On my D800, I set the battery type to FR6 (AA lithium), this is under Custom Settings -> d Shooting/Display -> d11 MB-D12 battery type. This shows the charge, although I have no idea how accurate it is. A single charge seems to power the camera for many many hundreds of photos, perhaps even 1000+. It needs charging so infrequently I honestly am not sure how many photos it lasts through, but it's certainly a lot. Hope this helps!
854242
No there is no way to tell... But as a professional photographer I can highly recommend this product it does last pretty long and depending on battery setup from your d800 it should last a couple of days depending on how much you shoot! The d800 let's you choose what battery drains first... That's why sometimes this one doesn't drain as fast it kicks in when your using the shutter release on the grip :) hope this helps and if you have any other questions contact me thru my website www.noahdiegosphotography.com
854243
the D800 reports, and actually most Nikon Bodies with separate batteries pack do report the remaining charge of the battery/batteries installed in the battery grip MD-12. Now the reliability of this number may be questionable. But the 2 Smatree batteries I have seems to last quite a long time. Actually I never really ran one down, although I have a big lens, with VRII, GPS unit and other accessories.
854244
No, I cannot see current charge on the adapter. My camera only shows current charge of the main battery.
854245
If it doesn't report on the battery info screen then there is no way to determine its remaining charge.
854246
I just use the indicator on the camera, which will show full charge until the Smartree drains and the camera kicks over it it's main battery. They you know the Smartree is empty.
1749865
The battery was, yes. So was the camera we bought it for. But it turned out moot anyway since we discovered the reason that model camera was discontinued after we bought it. No complaints about the battery though.
74685
I do not know. At the end of each day we replace the battery in the camera with a recharged one and recharge the existing on for the next days back up. After about 2 years we get a new battery 2 pack.
631367
new camera and not yet sure about it. There is a rechargeable battery which yet to fully test how long it lasts when fully charged
151517
I believe the battery is hard wired into the camera. If you can not get it to charge, its time to replace the camera
1977820
Recharge it before it goes dead. It has an led light indicator where you can check the battery charge.
1830615
Hard to say. Sometimes the camera can lay there for weeks, and then the battery does run down. Old camera, but have not had problems with using it and the battery failing. Taken upwards of 40 pics and still had some juice to it. My camera is old and charges thru the USB port so when I copy the pics I just charge it up then.
207444
The camera uses a rechargeable battery. Battery and charger are included. You can buy extra battery so you always have one charged. Don't know the cost but battery is not expensive.
1438087
Mine do not, but neither does the one that came with the camera. The camera will show the charge, but not the battery itself.
530401
Agree with Frank ... some lithium ion batteries have a life span of as little as 3 years. Yours is likely closer to 10 years old. Before you replace the battery, though, plug the camera in to power and see if it will turn on. If not, it may just be time for a new camera.
1344350
hmm- good question. I did not pay attention to that. I have been using the battery for a few weeks now and its working fine-holds a longer charge than the default camera battery that comes with camera from Sony.
554069
I charged my new camera according to the instructions, 2 hours, and now a month later the battery is dead and it won't recharge. I read on another online site about lith. batt. they should be charged 12 hours, taken out of the camera, reinserted and charged for another 12 hours, and then do it again to fully charge the battery. No one else has had a problem with the battery?
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I'm sorry, I am not entirely sure. I have not been using my camera as much lately, in the past month I have not needed to recharge it and it's still going. I'm sorry I cannot tell you more than that.
738902
I just looked at my camera. It has been in the camera for about 5k weeks and still says full charge. I have not used it in the 5k weeks.
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I do not know yet because I dont use it that often. However, you should follow the manufacture's instruction as always charge the camera to full charge for the FIRST time when you open it out of the box. Do not use it right away when the battery is not in full charge for the first time; I think it is not good for your battery. And always REMEMBER to charge it when not in use and I am sure that your camera will always have plenty of power. Most often people have a habit of not charging their device after extensively and abusely usage and this habit actually KILL the battery very quick. Make it a shorter life. I do not know yet because I dont use it that often. However, you should follow the manufacture's instruction as always charge the camera to full charge for the FIRST time when you open it out of the box. Do not use it right away when the battery is not in full charge for the first time; I think it is not good for your battery. And always REMEMBER to charge it when not in use and I am sure that your camera will always have plenty of power. Most often people have a habit of not charging their device after extensively and abusely usage and this habit actually KILL the battery very quick. Make... » Read More I do not know yet because I dont use it that often. However, you should follow the manufacture's instruction as always charge the camera to full charge for the FIRST time when you open it out of the box. Do not use it right away when the battery is not in full charge for the first time; I think it is not good for your battery. And always REMEMBER to charge it when not in use and I am sure that your camera will always have plenty of power. Most often people have a habit of not charging their device after extensively and abusely usage and this habit actually KILL the battery very quick. Make it a shorter life. « Show Less
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I have not used my camera long enough to learn battery charge time... as for lifetime.. I think that depends on usage between charges etc.
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Can't say since I only have one battery which is in he camera. You might want to check it periodically and maybe charge it for awhile. I hope to purchase another battery eventually. Also have a spare memory stick.