Charging the battery

Charge the supplied EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. With the battery inserted in the camera, connect the camera to the optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable to charge the battery.

Caution: Using batteries

Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For your safety” (For your safety) and “Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions” (Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions).

  1. Insert the EN‑EL15c into the camera (Inserting the battery and memory cards).
  2. After confirming that the camera is off, connect it to an optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable (q).
    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 and 30 minutes.
    • The shape of the plug varies with the country or region of purchase.

Cautions: Charging

  • Only EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries can be charged while inserted in the camera. EN‑EL15a batteries can be charged using an optional MH-25a battery charger.
  • Charging errors caused by, for example, elevated camera temperatures or attempts to charge an EN‑EL15a are indicated by the charge lamp flashing rapidly for about 30 seconds before turning off.
  • After the charge lamp turns off, we recommend that you turn the camera on and confirm that the battery is charged.

Powering the camera

  • If [ON] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu, the EH-8P 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 power 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 27 W (9 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.

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

  • Third-party portable chargers can be used to power the camera or charge the camera battery. Use a portable charger that complies with USB PD (power delivery) standards and is equipped with USB Type C connectors.
  • We recommend using a portable charger that supports output of 27 W (9 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 portable chargers and USB cables are able to charge the battery or power the camera.