Reference Manual

471Technical Notes
The approximate length of footage or number of shots that can be
recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL15b
1
battery varies with the monitor
mode. The figures for photographs
2
are as follows:
• Viewfinder only: 330 shots (Z 7), 310 shots (Z 6)
• Monitor only: 400 shots (Z 7), 380 shots (Z 6)
The figures for movies
3
are:
• Viewfinder only: 85 minutes
• Monitor only: 85 minutes
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
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15b
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.
1 EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used, but note that you may not be able to take as
many pictures on a single charge. Endurance varies with the condition of the battery, the
temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.
2 CIPA standard. Measured at 23°C/73.4°F (±2°C/3.6°F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens
and a SONY QD-G64E memory card (data current as of July 2018) under the following test
conditions: one photograph taken at default settings once every 30s.
3 Measured at 23°C/73.4°F (±2°C/3.6°F) with the camera at default settings, a NIKKOR Z
24–70mm f/4 S lens, and a SONY QD-G64E memory card (data current as of July 2018) under
conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Individual
movies can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length; recording may end before this limit is
reached if the camera temperature rises.
Battery Endurance