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Battery Life
The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the
condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used.
In the case of AA
batteries, capacity also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can
not be used.
Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D14 multi-power
battery pack are given below.
•CIPA standard1
One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 900 shots
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D14): Approximately 900 shots
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D14): Approximately 450 shots
•Nikon standard2
One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 3900 shots
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D14): Approximately 3900 shots
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D14): Approximately 1300 shots
1 Measured at 23°C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR
lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and
one photograph taken at default settings once every 30s; flash fired once every other
shot. Live view not used.
2 Measured at 20°C/68 °F with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR lens under the
following test conditions: image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to M (medium),
shutter speed 1/250s, shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds and focus
cycled from infinity to minimum range three times; six shots are then taken in succession
and monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once standby
timer expires.
The following can reduce battery life:
•Using the monitor
•Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
•Repeated autofocus operations
•Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
•Slow shutter speeds
•Using a GP-1 GPS unit
•Using an Eye-Fi card
•Using a WU-1b wireless mobile adapter
•Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 batteries:
•Keep the battery contacts clean.
Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
•Use batteries immediately after charging.
Batteries will lose their charge if left
unused.