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A dead battery means missed photos, whether you’re creating a once-in-a-lifetime landscape masterpiece, bringing your creative portrait ideas to life, or working through fast-moving street scenes. Good battery management lets you work without interruption, whatever the project. Below are some simple tips to keep battery problems at bay.
Most of the latest Fujifilm models feature an Economy mode, which limits autofocus and electronic viewfinder (EVF) performance. With the Economy option active, autofocus speed is slightly slower and the EVF frame rate is reduced, but battery life is extended. A fully charged battery in FUJIFILM X-E5, for example, will last for approx. 310 frames in Normal mode, but this increases to approx. 350 frames in Economy mode. To change this option, go to SET UP menu (Wrench icon), then choose POWER MANAGEMENT > PERFORMANCE to switch from NORMAL to ECONOMY.
Turn off continuous autofocus (AF-C) when it’s not needed. Use single autofocus instead. Also, in-body image stabilization (IBIS) drains power, so disable it when using a tripod or if stability isn’t critical.
If you have a camera with IBIS, you can change the way it works by going to the SHOOTING SETTING menu (Camera icon) and choosing IS MODE. You’ll then have three options. OFF turns off IBIS completely, CONTINUOUS means IBIS is on all the time, while SHOOTING ONLY activates IBIS when the shutter release is half-pressed in AF-C mode, or when the shutter is released in other focusing modes.
Work with the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen when possible, and reduce screen brightness. Avoid reviewing every photo if battery life is a concern.
The brightness of both the LCD and EVF can be altered in the SET UP menu. Once in the menu, select SCREEN SET-UP and then EVF BRIGHTNESS or LCD BRIGHTNESS to make the adjustments.
We often forget to switch the camera off when we’re simply walking around and this will use up power. When the camera isn’t being used, you can change the delay before it switches off automatically. To do this, go to SET UP > POWER MANAGEMENT > AUTO POWER OFF. Here, you can choose between 15 seconds and 5 minutes before the camera powers down. Select the shortest interval to conserve battery life.
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Always pack at least one fully charged spare battery. This is essential for longer sessions or remote location work, where you won’t be able to charge your batteries right away.
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In cold weather, battery performance drops fast. When working outdoors, store spare batteries in your inner jacket pocket or use hand warmers to keep them functional for longer.
A few simple tweaks and best practices can make your camera work longer. Be power-smart and remember these tips and tricks so you don’t miss a crucial snap!
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