Extend battery life

[Hampus Lindman]

Hi!

I currently own a nikon D500 and am planning to do some timelapses. The problem is that with my EN-EL15s i barely get 500 shots off before the battery is drained. Some people say they get 1500-2500 shots on one battery and others i´ve talked to have the same problem as me. I have airplane mode on.

I am planning to get the MB-D17 but how much is that going to help?

I also saw this: Ex-Pro On-The-Move 7600mAh Rechargeable Battery Power System replacing for use with Ex-Pro Coupler system for Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR Cameras. - Ex-Pro Products Limited

Would that work/ be compatible with the D500? And how long will it keep the camera going?

 

[Designer]

One factor to consider in battery life is the size and number of your files. If you are saving Raw + jpeg large, and duplicating that on the other card, then the battery life will be short.

The reviews of the MB-D17 say you get about twice the battery life, which stands to reason, given that you're using two batteries.

 

[Hampus Lindman]

One factor to consider in battery life is the size and number of your files. If you are saving Raw + jpeg large, and duplicating that on the other card, then the battery life will be short.

The reviews of the MB-D17 say you get about twice the battery life, which stands to reason, given that you're using two batteries.

I shoot RAW only, saving to the cards sequentially.