D600 - EN-EL15 Aged?

[slow trekker]

So just for my info is the indication based on the the physical life of the battery, from date of manufacture, or based on the number of chargings?

 

[lenslust]

So just for my info is the indication based on the the physical life of the battery, from date of manufacture, or based on the number of chargings?

Li-Ion batteries have a charging life and cells weaken over time (chemical reactions). The age of the battery is a sign where it can no longer perform satisfactory and requires a new battery.

This is where my concern comes in. There's no way I can prove that I only used the EN-EL15 two times only but this is the truth. Will take it up with NSC this week when I drop by.

Maybe it's just my luck.

 

[boxerfan]

If I am not mistaken, batteries should be stored with >50% charge. So if a photo session drains battery to almost flat, need to recharge before storing away. My guess is if battery is stored in low charge mode, it can degrade quickly (shorten lifespan).

 

[lenslust]

If I am not mistaken, batteries should be stored with >50% charge. So if a photo session drains battery to almost flat, need to recharge before storing away. My guess is if battery is stored in low charge mode, it can degrade quickly (shorten lifespan).

3 months old, used 2 times, a bit hard to argue, if that's the case, 1 year, will be age 4 after using 8 times?

 

[trd2970]

Come to think of it, my enel15 keeps getting drained when I leave it in my battery grip attached to my d800 unused for a week or two. I turn off the camera when storing in my dry cabinet though.

Anyone experiences that?

 

[lenslust]

Come to think of it, my enel15 keeps getting drained when I leave it in my battery grip attached to my d800 unused for a week or two. I turn off the camera when storing in my dry cabinet though.

Anyone experiences that?

Not mine. It's scary, isn't it?

 

[trd2970]

Not mine. It's scary, isn't it?

Not sure if it's my 3rd grip that's causing the issue. I'll try storing the camera without the batteries.

 

[kweechang]

If in doubt, bring your battery to Nikon Service Centre and let them take a look.

I visited NSC, and had my battery replaced.

 

[lenslust]

Update:

Visited NSC today, left both D600s there for 'sensor cleaning' - 2 weeks.

Regarding the battery life issue, Nikon Service Centre changed a new one for me.

 

[dennlow]

just a noob question...how do u chk battery age?

 

[akuma]

just a noob question...how do u chk battery age?

check first 5 digit of serial number...and under the settings menu..battery