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465Technical Notes
The approximate length of footage or number of shots that can be
recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL25a/EN-EL25 battery varies with the
monitor mode.
1
The figures for photographs
2
are:
Viewfinder only: Approx. 310 shots (EN-EL25a)
Approx. 280 shots (EN-EL25)
Monitor only: Approx. 350 shots (EN-EL25a)
Approx. 320 shots (EN-EL25)
The figures for movies
3
are:
Viewfinder only: Approx. 90 minutes (EN-EL25a)
Approx. 75 minutes (EN-EL25)
Monitor only: Approx. 90 minutes (EN-EL25a)
Approx. 75 minutes (EN-EL25)
Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance:
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
Repeated autofocus operations
Taking NEF (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.
Battery Endurance