Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

The genuine Nikon EN-EL3 lasts for over 1000 flash pictures but when the battery dies, it dies fast! You need to keep a fully charged spare in your camera bag. I have 2 EN-EL3 battery packs, one came with my D100, and one purchased as a spare. Both were made in Japan. I wish my cell phone battery would last this long!

I ordered this product on 12/15/05. I got a knock off brand. The box not only says video camera battery (then it also states its "for Nikon EN-EL3"), it isn't what is pictured above. The battery has no label for it being of the Nikon brand, and no writing on the front of the battery. It only has "for Nikon" printed on the back along with its origin (cell from Japan, made in China). It is a 7.4v but you are getting a 1500mah and not a 1400mah (I don't know if that part is a big concern, just falsely advertised). I have contacted the seller for a refund. Is it reliable although it has a 12month warranty. Any comments on this, please?? I don't know what this brand is called, it just says "Video Camera Battery, Lithium Ion High Energy" and that's it?!?! I would beware, what you see is not what you get! Although, the knock off could be as reliable, who knows? If someone else has had this problem, but kept the battery, did it work fine for you???
Thanks


UPDATE 12/27/05: Seller contacted me and said it was a mistake, that "After looking at your order i noticed are battery was on a nikon page. It was never suppose to be on that page and i am sorry, that is are fault. But i can guarantee you that the battery you have will work just as good as Nikon brand" I appriciated the honesty and I believe they are working to correct the issue. Therefore I am going to keep it for the price and I hope all goes well.


UPDATE 12/27/08: Three years later and still kicking. I'm glad I kept it. I would like update the stars to 4 since it's lasted so long.

Not to worry. The Nikon Battery that came with my Nikon D70 kit included the EN-EL3 made in China.

Don't buy. Over priced and am not sure it is genuine Nikon. It certainly doesn't last nearly as long as the one comes with the camera or the ones I bought from NWV Direct at half the the price.

For the 3rd time just a slight jarring has killed my D50. Never even got to run a full discharge of this battery. The D50 is one weak camera killed by a bump against a hand-rail. Will never buy Nikon digital again!

Even though it was my mistake and I ordered the wrong battery, the seller offered excellent service. He was quick to send the item (it wasn't until afterward I realized my mistake), he was helpful to try to find the correct battery and refunded immediately the one I ordered incorrectly. I couldn't ask for a better seller. He was helpful, understood the nature of MY problem and tried to help me fix it quickly.

I got my Lithium lon Battery Pack in almost two week as they told me. Some how the address on envelope had my zip code blacken out as was my lab address. The picture on Amazon showed a Nikon Battery with the name on it.
But the one I received do not have Nikon any were on it, and upon turning it over it said make in China. Japan is not in China to my knowledge China doesn't make Nikon product. This is not my first Nikon product!
I will have to test this to see if it really works, if you are not selling Nikon just say it's a copy. Yes, the price should have told me something but they showed a Nikon product,yet they sold me something make in China not to honest in my book.!