Charging the battery

Charge the supplied EN-EL25 battery before use.

The battery and charger

Charging with the battery charger

Charge the battery with the MH-32 battery charger.

  • Plug the charger into a household outlet to charge it. In some countries or regions, the charger may be supplied with the adapter connected. The charger lamp flashes while charging, and lights up when charging is complete.
  • A battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 40 minutes (when using the EN-EL25a) or 2 hours and 30 minutes (when using the EN-EL25) (for an exhausted battery).

If the CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly

If the CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly (8 times a second):

  • A battery charging error has occurred: Unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery.
  • The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0–40 °C/+32–104 °F).

If the problem persists, unplug the charger and end charging. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Charging with the AC adapter (available separately)

With the battery inserted in the camera, connect the camera to the optional EH-8P AC adapter to charge the battery.

  1. Insert the EN-EL25 into the camera (Inserting the battery and a memory card).
  2. After confirming that the camera is off, connect it to an optional EH-8P AC adapter (q) using the USB cable (featuring Type C connectors at both ends).
    Plug the AC adapter into a household power outlet. The battery charges while the camera is off. Keep the cable or plug straight during insertion and removal.
    • The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress. The lamp turns off when charging is complete.
    • An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours (when using the EN-EL25a) or 1 hour and 40 minutes (when using the EN-EL25).
    • When charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable. Be sure to keep the connectors straight when disconnecting them.
    • The shape of the plug varies with the country or region of purchase.

Notes about charging with the AC adapter

If the battery cannot be charged using the AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the charge lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off. If the charge lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging, turn the camera on and check the battery level.

Powering the camera

  • If [Enable] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu, the EH-8P or EH-7P AC adapter will power the camera when the camera is turned on. For more information, see ““Power delivery” versus “charging”” (“Power delivery” versus “charging”).
  • Power will only be supplied to the camera when the battery is inserted.
  • The battery will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside source.

Charging with third-party AC adapters that are equipped with USB Type C connectors and are compliant with PD (power delivery) standards

  • The camera battery can also be charged with third-party AC adapters. Use an AC adapter that complies with USB PD (power delivery) standards and is equipped with USB Type C connectors.
  • Use an AC adapter that supports output of 15 W (5 V/3 A) or more.
  • Use a USB cable that is Type C on both ends to connect to the camera.
  • We do not guarantee that all third-party AC adapters and USB cables are able to charge the camera battery.

Computer USB power delivery and battery charging

Computers connected via USB can supply current to power the camera or charge the battery.

  • The computer supplies power only while on. Charging will be suspended while the computer is in sleep mode. It will resume when sleep mode ends.
  • Do not connect the computer via a USB hub or keyboard during charging. Connect it directly to the camera.
  • Actual charging times may be longer depending on the computer USB connector type and specifications.
  • Depending on the model and product specifications, some computers will not supply current to power the camera or charge the battery.

Charging with portable chargers (power banks)

Portable chargers can be used to power the camera or charge the camera battery. For information on the portable chargers that have been tested and approved for use, as well as the approximate number of shots that can be taken and the approximate number of times the camera battery can be charged using each device, see “Portable chargers (power banks)” (Portable chargers (power banks)).