Does the Nikon EN-EL3e rechargeable li-lon battery last a lifetime as long as you recharge it as needed?
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I have two Nikon batteries and keep a fresh one with me all the time. I purchased the Nikon D80 from Amazon as well as the spare battery and have had them for about 5 or 6 years without any problems. We, my wife and I take pictures oround the southeast and take pictures of wildlife almost every day. Will the battery last a lifetime? I don't know if it will last as long as we live but both batteries are still working just fine after being used almost daily for approx. 6 years. Hope this will be of some help......Rich
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I've never kept a log on exactly how long batteries last but I've been very happy with the performance of these batteries. I expected them to be less than the original Nikon one I have. I can't tell the difference in how long they last. I'm not sure if video takes up more juice (like it does memory cards) but I still can't tell the difference.
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No, but I have 3 "old" digital cameras going back 5+ years and a Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox3 MP3 player going back about 5 years, and the original batteries in all of them are still going strong, so I'm not concerned about the View's battery. I think that too much is being made of this issue. Even if the battery dies 2 or 3 years from now, which is extremely unlikely, it will just give me a good excuse to buy whatever the latest technology is.
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It uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack (en-el19). It is specific to this model, maybe others but not my old coolpix. It's similar in shape to my old nikon coolpix battery but slightly smaller. I was sad I couldn't use the same batteries from my old coolpix because they are still good lol. Oh well.
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I use one (EN-EL14A) on my D3200 and it performs well. I have been using it a couple of months, maybe charged 10 times. I would guess that I get about 40% more pictures with this battery compared to the stock Nikon battery (EN-EL14). It depends if I am using the internal flash a lot or not. As for charging it, when the camera warns me that I have a low battery, I just put it in the stock Nikon charger until the charger until it indicates charge. I would recommend it and the price is goof too.
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I have used my replacement EN-EL14 extra-capacity battery on my D5100 for a year and a half with no problems. The stock Nikon charger that came with the D5100 continues to charge both the original and the extra-capacity batteries properly. While I cannot speak for everyone, the extra-capacity replacement still works as good as new and outlasts the original battery and the stock D5100 charger has no issue charging either battery. I've charged both batteries at least 10 times.
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The battery I received says [sic] "POWWER for EN-EL9 Replacement. Li-ion battery 7.4V 2000 mAh". Who knows? It charges fine in my OEM Nikon charger and holds charge now for several months. It works alone or in my battery grip with my Nikon D5000. $15 delivered, or you can can pay $35 or so for an OEM genuine Nikon.
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I have only had my camera for a few months but I use it frequently and do not have any complaints with the battery life. I believe I have only had to recharge it twice since I've had it.
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Sony makes a powerful long-lasting battery for this camera, the NP-FV100. It's the biggest they make for this camera and it is all I use and has plenty of storage and long charge life before needing to be recharged. It costs a bit, but is well worth it. I bought other batteries for this camera but the big one is all you need.
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I used one for a year and a half in my D5100 before the camera stopped recognizing it as a compatible battery (likely the internal IC chip developed a fault). The warranty is three years so I contacted Blue Nook (the vendor). After a short phone conversation with a very nice gentleman he sent me not one, but FOUR replacement batteries at no cost to me! I have been using them in rotation for a couple of months now with no issues. I did not have to return the old battery, so in theory it should still be usable in a battery grip alongside a fully working battery (although I have not tried yet).
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All I can say is that I have used EN-EL18s in my D3s and these batteries (I have two) are as good or better in my D800E. Also, they extended the shooting in my D800E from 300 to 1300+ shots without a battery replacement.Hope this helps.Wade
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Agree with Frank ... some lithium ion batteries have a life span of as little as 3 years. Yours is likely closer to 10 years old. Before you replace the battery, though, plug the camera in to power and see if it will turn on. If not, it may just be time for a new camera.
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I guess it depends on if you are doing long exposures or just normal shooting. I take mine hiking and I am constantly shooting photos in the mountains. I also do some long exposures and I never really noticed how long they last because I take extra batteries with me. I know I have went a month without changing the battery if I am just doing normal shooting.
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I have taken one fully charged battery on day trips, taking pictures the whole time. I always bring a back-up (fully charged) battery in my camera bag, and have yet to need it! So the exact life of the charge I can't say, but they seem to last very long to me. Hope this helps a little.
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In addition to the answers already provided, it is worth noting that battery life depends on camera function. That is, you very well may get 300+ still photos from a single charge, but fewer if, for example, a large number of those photos involve flash. Ambient temperature can also effect battery life. Finally, if battery life is a concern, you might consider something like this: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Nikon EN-EL12. For approximately $20 you'll have two extra batteries plus an extra charger that can be used at home or in a car. Hope this helps
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The battery is a Lithium Ion Battery, and I actually think the lifetime is pretty anemic (is only 900mAh if I remember correctly). Still it's good for several hundred shots (fewer if you use a lot of flash), but if you are on a long vacation, that is not enough. I'd recommend getting a backup battery, preferably one with a higher capacity (e.g. 1100 mAh). Also, when it gives the "battery warning" you probably have less than 10-20 shots left before the battery dies.
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It's a lithium battery that comes with the camera, so you just recharge it. Seems to last a long time.