5700 is a battary eater?

25th October 2002

Hi

I hear from my friend that Nikon 5700 use up a lot of battary. Therefore a fully charge Lithon Battary can only able to take ~70 shots? Is it true?

Please help me for those who using 5700 DC?

REgards
Kenneth

mpenza · 25th October 2002

depends largely on your usage pattern. if a lot of time is playing back pics on the LCD or you spend a lot of time focussing/meddling with the menus, the camera won't last very long.

Some people go for the vertical battery grip which allows AA batteries to be used. It's very worth it in my opinion.

togu · 25th October 2002

Heard that 5700 new shipment was delayed. Take a walk at city area, you simply can't find this camera anywhere. Will that be the reason why Nikon was holding it?

25th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza
depends largely on your usage pattern. if a lot of time is playing back pics on the LCD or you spend a lot of time focussing/meddling with the menus, the camera won't last very long.

Some people go for the vertical battery grip which allows AA batteries to be used. It's very worth it in my opinion.

What is the cost for vertical battary grip for AA battary??? And for 1800maH AA battary approx how many photo I can take if I do not spend a lot of time in playing back? Same thing, for a Nikon Lithon battary, if I do not playback, just take photo, how many photo i can take before battary flat???

kawan · 26th October 2002

well..
a fully charged batt can also last for 1 shot only!!
that's the worst case!

of coz, that when you do it in worst situation,
LCD on, continuos focusing.. zoom in / out / in / out..
press halfway the shutter... bla bla bla.. but nv shoot anything untill finally when low batt signal come out, you shoot 1 pic..
and that's all..

only 1 pic

mpenza · 26th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by kenkoo

What is the cost for vertical battary grip for AA battary??? And for 1800maH AA battary approx how many photo I can take if I do not spend a lot of time in playing back? Same thing, for a Nikon Lithon battary, if I do not playback, just take photo, how many photo i can take before battary flat???

I don't have the camera so can't tell you how long it lasts with the Li batery. The battery grip costs ~$160-185.

jeff chen · 27th October 2002

All DCs are battery eaters in my opinion...depends on how u use them and under what temperature u operate the DC...

I have 2 Li-ion and each of them only last 50-60 shots (with zoom using EVF) but no playback and flash...understand the battery pack claims to last couple of hundred shots but again it depends if u zoom...flash and use the LCD monitor...

Viewfinder · 27th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza

I don't have the camera so can't tell you how long it lasts with the Li batery. The battery grip costs ~$160-185.

Based on some comments from CP5700 users at dpreview, the MB-E5700 can last for 400 shots with intensive use on LCD & 1Gb MD.

I'm currently busy, thus unable to test out it's full potential. But trust me, this piece of accessory is definitely worth it

Astin · 27th October 2002

On the other hand, Sony Infolithium battery (Sony properity) can last almost 4 hours on the F717.

longman · 14th December 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza

I don't have the camera so can't tell you how long it lasts with the Li batery. The battery grip costs ~$160-185.

Where can i get MB-E5700 battery grip at $160-$185?

chucks · 14th December 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by longman

Where can i get MB-E5700 battery grip at $160-$185?

No stock anywhere in S'pore.

25th October 2002	#1
kenkoo Guests Posts: n/a	5700 is a battary eater? Hi I hear from my friend that Nikon 5700 use up a lot of battary. Therefore a fully charge Lithon Battary can only able to take ~70 shots? Is it true? Please help me for those who using 5700 DC? REgards Kenneth

25th October 2002	#2
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	depends largely on your usage pattern. if a lot of time is playing back pics on the LCD or you spend a lot of time focussing/meddling with the menus, the camera won't last very long. Some people go for the vertical battery grip which allows AA batteries to be used. It's very worth it in my opinion.

25th October 2002	#3
togu Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ToFusland Posts: 5,563	Heard that 5700 new shipment was delayed. Take a walk at city area, you simply can't find this camera anywhere. Will that be the reason why Nikon was holding it?

26th October 2002	#5
kawan Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 217	well.. a fully charged batt can also last for 1 shot only!! that's the worst case! of coz, that when you do it in worst situation, LCD on, continuos focusing.. zoom in / out / in / out.. press halfway the shutter... bla bla bla.. but nv shoot anything untill finally when low batt signal come out, you shoot 1 pic.. and that's all.. only 1 pic

27th October 2002	#7
jeff chen Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 389	All DCs are battery eaters in my opinion...depends on how u use them and under what temperature u operate the DC... I have 2 Li-ion and each of them only last 50-60 shots (with zoom using EVF) but no playback and flash...understand the battery pack claims to last couple of hundred shots but again it depends if u zoom...flash and use the LCD monitor...

27th October 2002	#9
Astin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Astin Studio Posts: 4,724	On the other hand, Sony Infolithium battery (Sony properity) can last almost 4 hours on the F717.