Charging Nikon batteries.

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I recently bought a new D500 and a few days ago I bought some Genuine spare new batteries. Ok so I put them in the charger and the light blinks indicating a charge then lights up solid to indicate a full charge but then when I put them in the camera it shows only a 40% charge.

If I was to put them on charge and leave them on charge even after the lamp stops blinking will they continue to charge or will the charger automatically stop charging them at that point meaning I might have defective batteries.
 
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Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs.

We are receiving inquiries indicating that when a fully charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 is used with the Nikon D500 digital SLR camera, the maximum number of shots possible is low (battery life is short). We are also receiving inquiries indicating that the amount of charge remaining displayed by the D500’s Battery info option is significantly less than that displayed by the battery info function of another model of camera.

EN-EL15 batteries supplied with the D500 have been tested in accordance with CIPA standards, and do support the maximum number of shots possible (battery life) indicated in brochures and other documentation. However, when some EN-EL15 batteries purchased separately, or supplied with another model of camera, are used with the D500, those batteries may not be capable of the maximum number of shots possible (battery life) indicated in D500 documentation.

In the summer of 2013, we modified the electric discharge characteristics of our EN-EL15 rechargeable battery without changing its capacity.
When pre-modification EN-EL15 batteries are used with the D500, the maximum number of shots possible (battery life) is reduced. This does not occur with cameras other than the D500.


All D500 cameras are supplied with the modified battery, and both modified and pre-modification EN-EL15 batteries can be safely used with the camera. However, if you have purchased a D500 and also own pre-modification EN-EL15 batteries – perhaps supplied with another model camera or purchased separately – you may request replacement of those batteries with modified batteries. Nikon will replace the batteries free of charge.

* The maximum number of shots possible (battery life) with, and the remaining charge displayed for, a particular battery may differ slightly by camera model due to the fact that the amount of power consumed and the systems used to display remaining charge differ with each model of digital camera.

Identifying eligible batteries
EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries with “Li-ion01” printed on the back of the battery are eligible for replacement.
EN-EL15 batteries with “Li-ion20” printed on the back of the battery are the same post-modification batteries as those supplied with the D500, and do not require replacement.

Requesting battery exchange
If you have purchased a D500 and own EN-EL15 batteries that are eligible for replacement, please consult your nearest Nikon Service Centre. We will replace your battery or batteries with the same post-modification batteries as those supplied with the D500.
 
gramps said:
however do not expect the battery charge life you have enjoyed with previous Nikon cameras, the D500 can be very battery hungry!
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I hear this a lot, and yet dont find it an issue for myself. Strange.
 
gramps said:
Yes Nikon are/were replacing Li-ion01 with Li-ion20, free of charge, when returned with a receipt for a new D500, however do not expect the battery charge life you have enjoyed with previous Nikon cameras, the D500 can be very battery hungry!
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Thanks and i am aware of the D500 being battery consuming.

My problem is that the batteries in question were a separate purchase from when i bought the camera and i bought them from eBay. I have contacted the seller about it.
 
Hertsman said:
I hear this a lot, and yet dont find it an issue for myself. Strange.
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I think a lot depends on what you are using on the camera and your shooting style but there are, as you say, lots of reports. I am mostly using it with a 500 f4, often with VR on and often with extended time on the AF button, it was never an issue with other bodies but the D500 doesn't like it.
As Thom Hogan said in his blog, you can run off 1000 shots machine-gun style and still have plenty of battery charge left but 'using' the camera can take its toll on the charge.
 
Phil White said:
Thanks and i am aware of the D500 being battery consuming.

My problem is that the batteries in question were a separate purchase from when i bought the camera and i bought them from eBay. I have contacted the seller about it.
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It doesn't matter where you bought them, Nikon doesn't care ... as long as you have a receipt for a new D500 purchase they will replace them for you (any quantity). :)
 
The D500 uses more battery power in the first few uses as it charges the small inbuilt one that maintains date, time, etc.
It does however seem to use more juice than a previous Nikons.
 
Whats the typical time it takes for them to sort it? i am going to the Farne Islands next Friday and i suspect its highly unlikely i would get the batteries by then.
 
Phil White said:
Whats the typical time it takes for them to sort it? i am going to the Farne Islands next Friday and i suspect its highly unlikely i would get the batteries by then.
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Can't remember now how long mine took but I think longer than a week ... mind you that was at the time the Support notice was issued so they were probably busy.
Personally though I wouldn't bank on getting them back in time.
 
gramps said:
Can't remember now how long mine took but I think longer than a week ... mind you that was at the time the Support notice was issued so they were probably busy.
Personally though I wouldn't bank on getting them back in time.
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Thanks for that, i do have a good spare though so at least i will get longer use.
 
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