Battery Endurance

The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery ¹ is given below. Actual endurance varies with such factors as the condition of the battery, the interval between shots, and the options selected in the camera menus.

Photo Mode: Number of Shots²

[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 390 shots
[Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 470 shots

Movie Mode: Length of Footage³

[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 115 minutes
[Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 120 minutes

Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance:

Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
Repeated autofocus operations
Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
Slow shutter speeds
Using camera Wi‑Fi (wireless LAN) and Bluetooth features
Using the camera with optional accessories connected
Repeatedly zooming in and out
Taking pictures at low ambient temperatures

To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN‑EL15c 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.

EN‑EL15b/EN‑EL15a/EN‑EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c.
Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens under the following test conditions: one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s.
Actual battery endurance as measured under conditions specified by CIPA. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens. Measurement performed at default settings.
- Each shot can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length.
- If camera temperature rises, recording may end before maximum length or size is reached.