Battery Performance (EN-EL1)

I have a Nikon CoolPix 4500 that I'm using in a Ikelite housing. Above ground, I can always get over 300 pictures (with flash) with each of the three batteries that I have. However, I have noticed that each battery barely lasts 40 pictures when using it underwater. I don't have any external strobes connected. The temp has been around 80f during most of the picture taking. Two of the batteries are non-Nikon but more powerful. It's been like this since day one taking it underwater. I don't have a clue as to why this is happening. Can someone enlighten me?

Thanks,

Richard

Are you using the internal flash on the camera? That can drain a battery pretty quick, especially if you're using it at full power.

Dee:

Are you using the internal flash on the camera? That can drain a battery pretty quick, especially if you're using it at full power.

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Sometimes it is used but rarely because it does me no good. It mostly bounces off the inside of the housing and helps little. However, I don't see how this would make a difference underwater since I can take over 300 pictures WITH the flash while above the water.


Richard

water takes heat away and your bateries don't like it...