If all your EN-ELc batteries each give the same results, they are unlikely to be the source of the problem.
It seems clear the camera is faulty. I would contact Nikon to describe how you have used the camera and how long the battery lasts (in EVF on time) and they should check if the camera has abnormal power consumption. I would hope them to have a test for that.
Camera strap lugs and the mount can be checked and fixed on the same trip.
Of course, one faulty camera is one too many, but it is what it is. Just get it done as soon as possible so you can enjoy the camera's full capabilities.
My camera is on the service advisory serial list but since it locks with all my Z lenses and the strap holds too, I haven't taken it to service. However, the sensor has one dust spot and I haven't been able to remove it with air flow only so I might have it cleaned if it persists and the other issues can be fixed on the same go. (I usually don't get persistent dust spots).
molson wrote: RobCD wrote:
molson wrote: TooManyShots wrote:
Is this a known issue because I am about to pull the trigger for the Z8 as a second body to my Z9....maybe just get a refurbished Z9 from Nikon instead?
It's an isolated issue, and it hasn't been even determined that it's the camera that's at fault (yet).
Have you sent your camera in for the mount service advisory? If not, that would be my next step and get both taken care of.
Unfortunately, I would probably have to send the batteries and lenses in along with the camera. I'm starting to wish I had kept my Fuji gear...
Jul 29, 2023 at 01:24 PM
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