D200 Battery Life - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

03/24/2007 01:21:12 AM · #1

Now I have heard that the D200 has fairly poor battery life... but coming from the D50 I'm appalled! I've just fired 15 frames and the battery says 85%... is that normal? Must I buy the battery grip?

Dylan.

edmeng

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

03/24/2007 01:30:02 AM · #2

Unfortunately, it is normal for D200. I had to buy myself the battery grip and two extra batteries.

hotpasta

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/24/2007 01:31:06 AM · #3

Originally posted by shalrath:

but coming from the D50 I'm appalled! I've just fired 15 frames and the battery says 85%...
Dylan.

At least your battery speaks to you, mine doesn't utter a word! ;-)

hotpasta

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/24/2007 01:34:14 AM · #4

Originally posted by edmeng:

Unfortunately, it is normal for D200. I had to buy myself the battery grip and two extra batteries.

I've done the same thing. Seems that 2 batteries last as long as one on my old D70.

03/24/2007 01:35:25 AM · #5

Originally posted by hotpasta:

At least your battery speaks to you, mine doesn't utter a word! ;-)

f**kin' Aussies!

Cheers for the responses, guys.

Message edited by author 2007-03-24 01:36:14.

petrakka

03/24/2007 02:08:31 AM · #6

try turning off the LCD.
saves you mucho.

The battery life indicator is also much more accurate, whereas with older nikons it says half battery when it seems more actually close to dead, the d200 is actually closer to half.

It is shorter, but I don't think it's too bad ..and it's really not bad if you turn off the LCD and don't chimp.

03/24/2007 02:27:27 AM · #7

So by getting the grip and a couple of batteries, how many shots am I looking at? Also, it uses AA LH6's with the adapter, is this purely as a backup or can it take a few shots as well?

DjFenzl

03/24/2007 02:28:03 AM · #8

Originally posted by petrakka:

I totally agree. Resist the urge to chimp. I've gotten 1400 pictures off a single battery.

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

03/24/2007 02:29:29 AM · #9

I'm sure there's a meaning behind the word 'chimp' but for the life of me I can't figure it out...

DjFenzl

03/24/2007 02:34:23 AM · #10

Originally posted by shalrath:

I'm sure there's a meaning behind the word 'chimp' but for the life of me I can't figure it out...

Just shoot. Don't stop to look at every picture on the LCD after you take it. Turn the LCD off and only check it when you need to.

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

03/24/2007 03:35:46 AM · #11

Originally posted by shalrath:

I'm sure there's a meaning behind the word 'chimp' but for the life of me I can't figure it out...

I think it's something to do with looking at the review on the screen while jumping up and down agitatedly going "Oooh, oooh".

MAK

Leica CL

03/24/2007 04:43:49 AM · #12

get the grip and extra battery it really makes a difference

LanceW

Nikon Z9

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

03/24/2007 05:27:12 AM · #13

The D200 eats batteries. It's the one and only bad trait it seems to hold on to.

hyperfocal

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

03/24/2007 07:04:04 AM · #14

I agree with others turn the image preview off, and hit the play button when you need to the composition, histogram, etc. I got 1700+ shots out of one battery last weekend.

super-dave

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

03/24/2007 08:18:29 AM · #15

the battery life was one thing that almost turned me away from the D200. when i start travelling again, i don't want to carry 5 or 6 batteries with me ... i'll end up getting a battery pack so i can use double As when i'm in the bush.

i turn the preview off and it does help. also turning VR off when you can get away with it too.