Battery endurance

The video footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL25a/EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery 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.

When using EN-EL25a

Photo mode (number of shots): Approx. 360 shots1

Video mode (length of footage): Approx. 85 minutes2

When using EN-EL25

Photo mode (number of shots): Approx. 330 shots1

Video mode (length of footage): Approx. 75 minutes2

Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance:

  • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
  • Repeated autofocus operations
  • Taking 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-EL25a/EN-EL25 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.

  1. Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR lens and a SanDisk SDSDXVE-032G-JNJIP memory card under the following test conditions: one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s.
  2. 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 DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR lens and a SanDisk SDSDXVE-032G-JNJIP memory card. Measurement performed at default settings.
    • Each shot can be up to 125 minutes in length.
    • If the temperature inside the camera rises, recording may end before the maximum length is reached or before the memory card is full.