Battery Life Question
Nov 20, 2019 02:38:15 #
I have just received a new Nikon EN-EL15b battery from a reputable retailer. I have gone for this battery as I understand that it will give me increased battery life in my D500. However, when the battery arrived I noted that it was completely discharged. While I believe I am correct in saying that batteries should not be sent by post fully charged I was surprised to find that it was totally flat when it arrived. I also note that the date stamp on the battery is Nov 2018, so a year old. My question is that as the battery appears to be a year old and has been fully discharged could this affect its performance
Nov 20, 2019 03:23:49 #
A lithium battery should never be fully discharge. I think you have a dud and would send it back. Even if it charges fully it will have a short life.
Nov 20, 2019 05:05:36 #
Nov 20, 2019 05:25:23 #
TonyBrown wrote:
I have just received a new Nikon EN-EL15b battery ... (show quote)
Who was the supplier? If not a reputable dealer, ask for a refund and repurchase from B&H , Adorama etc.
Nov 20, 2019 05:45:13 #
I’m in the UK. They are going to refund. The company is Jessops who are a well know retailer with high street shops as well as selling on the internet. I’ve just ordered another battery from an alternative supplier. I’m looking to stock up on the EL15b’s to get a longer battery life for a trip coming up next year. Just bought one for now to test it out!!
Nov 20, 2019 07:32:59 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Isn't that battery suppose to be able to be charged by a charger, or by charging in the camera by an AC electrical cable? Is this battery better than the EN-EL 15a?
Nov 20, 2019 08:26:31 #
That’s right, but I think the one I got is a bit of a dud. Sending it back and getting a new one from a different supplier. If it does work as described then I plan to get some more.
Nov 21, 2019 08:42:54 #
TonyBrown wrote:
That’s right, but I think the one I got is a bit of a dud. Sending it back and getting a new one from a different supplier. If it does work as described then I plan to get some more.
Why not charge it up and try it?
Nov 21, 2019 09:28:50 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Charge it. If it is completely drained, it will probably take 3 hours on a standard speed charger to get fully charged. Then put in your camera to test how long it will hold a charge.
Nov 21, 2019 10:32:38 #
The ONLY difference between the EN-EL15a and the EN-EL15, as I understand it, is that the 'a' version is chargeable while in the Z6/Z7. They have the same ratings and should perform the same. If you are interested in battery life, there may be something else, camera model dependent. Best of luck.
Nov 21, 2019 11:12:29 #
The En EL 15b can take more pictures than a En El 15a battery per my D 850 camera manual. I will be buying a few En EL 15b's for the same reason as our poster.
Nov 21, 2019 11:32:58 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Nikon replaced the EN EL 15 with the EN EL 15a. If you buy third party it will be the EN EL 15. Which is backward capable via charger. The EL EN 15b is recommended for the Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras. Where you can use a USB cable to charge the EN EL 15b inside the camera. The battery can also be charged outside the camera on a standard charger. If you have a Nikon EN EL 15, you have an older battery (discontinued), that is no longer under the Nikon Name. Nikon does not manufacture their batteries. Some other company, factory, etc, makes them for Nikon. The EN EL 15b is suppose to be longer lasting than the EN EL 15a battery. And the 15b can replace the 15a, on DSLRs that use them. You can not charge a 15b inside a D850 camera via a USB charging cable. It will work otherwise.
Nov 21, 2019 20:58:13 #
aphelps
Loc: Central Ohio
TonyBrown wrote:
I have just received a new Nikon EN-EL15b battery ... (show quote)
Most lithium batteries have protection circuits built into them. So the battery mar appear to be dead it has simply rrached its lower discharge limit. I would give it a full charge and then measure its performance. Chances are it will be fine.
Nov 22, 2019 02:24:19 #
I did, but was concerned that it did not seem to hold its charge as well as my other batteries so I sent it back. However, thank you for your advise as I have now received another battery from a different supplier that also had no charge when I put it in the camera.
Nov 22, 2019 08:39:45 #
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