Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for D50, D70, D70s, and D100

by Nikon

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• Item Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007E80J
• Item model number: 25265
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Never put yourself in the heartbreaking situation of running out of power in the middle of that once-in-a-lifetime photo opp again. The Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is a 7.4 volt, 1400mAh rechargeable battery that will give you the juice that you need. Digital and video cameras require far more power than their older film-based counterparts. They do and show a lot more, and therefore they need a lot more power. For instance, most have large LCD displays allowing you to skip having to squint through tiny optical viewfinders when composing shots, and most also allow instant playback or reviewing shots taken, giving you the opportunity to erase lousy shots right away. These are great features to have, but they draw power from your batteries. Adding an extra battery pack as a back up is a safe way to guarantee you never miss that perfect shot again.

The Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery Pack requires either the MH18 or MH19 charger, sold separately. The battery is compatible with the Nikon D50, D70, D70s and D100 digital cameras.

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CL) NIKON EN-EL3/A LITHIUM BATTERY

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Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nikon-branded battery for D70, D100, January 15, 2005

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Gadgester "No Time, No Money" (Mother Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for D50, D70, D70s, and D100 (Electronics)

IMPORTANT UPDATE (Dec. 2005): Do NOT buy the official Nikon EN-EL3 battery! It has been recalled by Nikon due to short circuit hazard. Details can be found at nikonusa dot com (click the "EN-EL3 battery recall" link). Repeat: this model has been recalled by Nikon, so do not buy. The EN-EL3a or EN-EL3b are compatible replacement models for the EN-EL3. Neither is subject to recall.

My original review from Jan. 2005 follows:

This "genuine" Nikon EN-EL3 battery works in the D70 and D100 digital SLR cameras. The origin can be either Japan or China; apparently Nikon outsources the manufacturing to other companies. (I was able to verify this countries of origin information on Nikon's website.) For $15 cheaper you can get a compatible battery made by a company that licenses Energizer's brand; just search for "EN-EL3" here on Amazon and pick the one that says "by Energizer." That one is also good and although it's a generic, it does have the Energizer name (even if not actually made by Energizer). You might want to check that out. Of course, if you are super-concerned about safety -- personal and equipment -- you should stick with the official Nikon-licensed battery, which is this one.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Life!, February 6, 2005

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L. A. Meisel "gitasha11" (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for D50, D70, D70s, and D100 (Electronics)

It's all be said before no matter what reviews you read on this original Nikon EN-EL3, this battery has LASTING power! I bought a spare when I got my D70 nearly a year ago, only because I don't like to ever be without juice. Last week I shot nearly an entire wedding 8+ hours of constant use with my D70 and SB-800 and didn't have to change batteries until nearly the end of the night. The prices have come down quite a bit so, invest and get yourself a spare.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Battery good, October 24, 2004

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M. Robinson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for D50, D70, D70s, and D100 (Electronics)

They aren't kidding when they say you can take 1600 shots with one of these things. They last forever.

However, it is always a good idea to have a backup. ;)

As the previous reviewer mentioned, these batteries are made in China.