Does the Nikon D500 draw power when in off position?

3 years 8 months ago #689689 by Dana Beasley
Hey guys, before I go jumping off here.  I've been meaning to ask about the battery in the Nikon D500.  Does yours draw power when the camera is in the off position?  I have noticed if my camera is in the off position if I don't use the camera for 4-5 days, my battery life will be about 75%.  Just wondering if this is normal?


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3 years 8 months ago #689694 by Nikon Shooter
Since the D800E and the micky mouse battery it came with,
I got a grip and 8 Eneloop black cells for it. Are you having a
charger on your trip?

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3 years 8 months ago #689729 by garyrhook
There are reports of battery drain (if one searches), and I've seen my D850 lose power when sitting idle... sometimes. I've not tried the following:

Fully charge your battery, check the level in-camera, then remove the batter for 4-5 days. Check it in-camera again.

Use the camera, check the battery level, and remove the battery for 4-5 days. Check it again.

In other words, try some controlled, intentional tests.


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3 years 8 months ago - 3 years 8 months ago #689745 by Nikon Shooter
In short: YES, ALWAYS!

Though very small, the drain is cause by necessary
background standby operations even when the ca-
mera is off… the likes of the clock for example; da-
te, time, etc.

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3 years 7 months ago #693837 by Naheed
One of my friends contacted the service engineer, and as per Nikon's service engineer, it's a normal thing.


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