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A Mini Review

Started Jul 17, 2013 | User reviews thread
OP jackkurtz Veteran Member • Posts: 4,724
Re: A Mini Review - Battery Life Update

I went out yesterday with the E-P5 and worked a little on the streets of Bangkok. Shot JPEG+RAW, although the JPEGs were black and white (because I was feeling a little retro).

I am pretty disappointed with the battery life of the E-P5. I made about 200 frames, and the camera was switched "on" for about five hours, maybe 4.5 hours and by the time I headed home the battery was dead. Completely, totally, unable to even power up, 100% dead. I finished the day with the backup battery. I bought a second battery with the camera but I would buy a couple of more batteries before I go on an overnight road trip away from power with this camera.

At $50 (US) or more per battery the cost quickly adds up.

My battery life so far is about 1/2 - 1/3 of what I get with the GX-1.

Oh, and I was very happy with the quality of the B&W JPEGs. Very sharp with no blown highlights and nice shadow detail.

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