My d800 can handle 700-800 shots, using AF-S mode, no liveview, 2 sec lcd preview, prime lenses without vr.
Dfive said:you get this many shots ? thought was far less on D800 ?
my D700 dont behave like this, so you cant compare other model. On D700 I can easily get more than 800 but only 300-400 on D800..Sorry Pal, this battery thing have been discussed many many time since the DSLR era...from D100 to D300s, from D1 to now D800...
Make a search...you will find something...hopes able to clear your doubt.
My d800 can handle 700-800 shots, using AF-S mode, no liveview, 2 sec lcd preview, prime lenses without vr.
my D700 dont behave like this, so you cant compare other model. On D700 I can easily get more than 800 but only 300-400 on D800..
I agree with you D800 might need more power for 36mp processing and but for my case my usage same as when i use D700... I only shoot RAW and preview less than 10 time try to preserve the batt but unfortunately it still drain the battery much more faster than D700...The D800 itself have more function can play with.
Shots with 36mp RAW and buffering also take more battery power.
HDR have to waiting longer exposure.
Shots with video and playback, have used more power.
Live view mode need spend much more bigger LCD screen.
Any function can be burning more power.
For the D700 only offered with live view and playback preview.
No big Raw and not video mode.
BTW just buy extra battery and changed it full for keep as standby.
All of above nothing can be compared.
ferlyn said:I agree with you D800 might need more power for 36mp processing and but for my case my usage same as when i use D700... I only shoot RAW and preview less than 10 time try to preserve the batt but unfortunately it still drain the battery much more faster than D700...
I am already using two battery... thinking to get another extra batt.
ferlyn said:I agree with you D800 might need more power for 36mp processing and but for my case my usage same as when i use D700... I only shoot RAW and preview less than 10 time try to preserve the batt but unfortunately it still drain the battery much more faster than D700...
I am already using two battery... thinking to get another extra batt.
um, i shot a wedding this past weekend, saturday AD and sunday dinner. went through 900 shots, with about 55% life to spare.
i shot raw with the older AF-D prime lenses.
Dfive said:you get this many shots ? thought was far less on D800 ?