Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
The Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery provides 7.4v, and can store 1500mAh of power - that translates into over 200 shots on a charge. The battery is compatible with Nikon D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300 and D700 SLR Digital Cameras.
| Chemistry | Lithium-Ion |
| Output Voltage | 7.4v |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Dimensions | 2.1 x 1.5 x 0.8" |
| Weight | 2.6 oz (75g) |
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Pros
- Reliable (816)
- Long-lasting (644)
- Fast charge (583)
- Easy to install (450)
- Solid construction (416)
Cons
- Slow recharge (22)
- Loses charge quickly (10)
- Heavy / bulky (8)
- Takes too long to charge (8)
- Pricey / poor value (7)
Best Uses
- Back-up (513)
- Digital photography (491)
- Travel (466)
- Photography (204)
- Portrait photography (168)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (305), Semi-pro photographer (212), Enthusiast (128), Pro photographer (98), Professional (70)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (332), Yes (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
it is whut it is
five stars! nikon brand and it does whut a batteries suppose to do i dunno whut else i caan review this product about lol i mean its just a battery but yeah. these batterys ...Read complete review
five stars! nikon brand and it does whut a batteries suppose to do i dunno whut else i caan review this product about lol i mean its just a battery but yeah. these batterys are really quick when it come to recharging! for me ive killed one of these like once and another one still at round 30% left and they recharged in less that 2 hours! that might be a bit slow for some people but im perfectly fine with that. annnd thats about it~... u can prolly use it as an emergency weapon of some sort like a rock and throw it at somebody but i doubt youll be throwing [$] at somebody unless you like REALLY need to XD and it should be able to survive drops on carpet n like soft surfaces so whenu throw it at someone and your on carpet...you can just pick up the batt afterwards and still be able to use it :DDD if i were you id just save up for this rather than getting a third party batt.
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Most Liked Negative Review
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I use this battery in my D200 which is what Nikon recommends.
While I have used both Nikon and aftermarket batteries I am not thrilled with either. The Nikon ones are better an...Read complete review
I use this battery in my D200 which is what Nikon recommends.
While I have used both Nikon and aftermarket batteries I am not thrilled with either. The Nikon ones are better and do not require any firmware updates, do keep in mind that NIKON DOES NOT WARRANTY BATTERIES!!!
I found this out the hard way after using my batteries for a year or so and they just stop working or will not charge. Even when the battery indicator on my camera says the battery is "new". Frustrating, and Nikon says sorry please buy a new one.
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Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
As perfect as the ones that ships with the camera.
And the speed that I received the item from B&H was amazing
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
Nikon new design with 3 contacts in battery provides feed back info to my D700 regarding usage status.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I use this along with any one in a camera grip
Pros
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
Good old reliable Nikon EL3e.
Tried and tested i only like using Nikon batteries in my DSLRs.
Great life (I can get 1000 shots on a charge).
They seem to last at least 3 years of use and abuse before wearing out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I use this product in my Nikon D300 and D700. It is very reliable. I also use it in my battery grip to double the life of my cameras.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I see no reason to risk my precious equipment by using batteries from questionable sources. It just isn't worth the relatively small savings. The OEM Nikon product works flawlessly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
Tried buying an after market battery in order to save money, don't make the same mistake. It would not take a charge at first. Then, when it did, the camera wouldn't recognize it.
This battery works as advertised.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I've tried cheaper batteries, they don't last much, and it is not worth saving on the purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
- Slow Recharge
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I had my first wedding coming up on New Year's Eve & needed another back up battery for my cameras. I've heard other photographer's suggest competitors batteries (products), which honestly may be just as good, but I like to stick with the brand I bought into. I charged the battery up just fine & placed it in both my D700 & D300s & both cameras read the battery just fine & booted right up as usual. The wedding went fine as well with no hiccups with my equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
It's unbelievable how long a single charge lasts. I use it over and over and it keeps going strong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
Invaluable for photo shoots!
Pros
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
Cons
- Slow Recharge
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
For a rechargeable battery it has a very long life. Normally rechargeable batteries last about a year and then it starts holding less and less their charge. These I've had since 2007 and they were still holding their charge, the only reason I replaced them is because I lost a couple.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I now have two back up batteries and no worries.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I use the EN-EL3E battery with the mb-d10 grip, with another EN-EL3e battery in the camera body. With that combination, I get about 1000 shots from both batteries combined, which is more than sufficient for what I do (event, portrait, landscape).
The batteries don't seem to suffer when exposed to 20F-30F, but we haven't hit the peak of winter here yet. I assume that continued use under freezing temperatures will make their charges last less, just like any other camera battery.
To summarize, the batteries do what they are supposed to do. Totally worth the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
I don't know how much you can say about a battery, but these have never failed me. I bought a second one as backup for the one in my D300 because I have some long events calendared, but the primary one has never failed me, even on 700-800+ (JPEG) exposure days with a heavy pro lens on the front. Charges quickly, provides plenty of juice for my D300, holds its charge reasonably well when not in use, and just continues to provide the same reliable service it always has. Haven't noticed any drop-off in performance, even after several years of use. Wouldn't even consider using a cheaper knock-off for such a critical system component.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
How many pictures have you missed because your battery was dead? How many more are you willing to miss? How many batteries are you willing to carry around to make sure you've got one good one?
OK, do you still want to buy a cheap battery?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
- Travel
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
It is definately a good idea to get a name brand of battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
OEM battery , perfect fit, great life
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Back Up
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
Works great, picked it up as a spare for original, never caught with a dead battery now!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Fast Recharge
- Long-Lasting
- Reliable
- Solid Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery:
Everything went just fine with B&W. Great service, great price. [@]needed almost two weeks to deliver it...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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