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Battery Life
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Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL14a (1230 mAh) batteries are given below. • Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 600 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2000 shots • Movies: Approximately 50 minutes at 1080/60p and 1080/50p 3 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±3 °C/5.4 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s; after photograph is taken, monitor is turned on for 4 s; tester waits for standby timer to expire after monitor is turned off; flash fired at full power once every other shot. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: vibration reduction off, continuous highspeed release mode, focus mode set to AF-C, image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to M (medium), white balance set to v, ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100, shutter speed 1/250 s, focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter-release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s; six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off; cycle repeated once standby timer has expired. 3 Measured at 23°C/73.4°F (±3°C/5.4°F) with the camera at default settings and an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens under conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Individual movies can be up to 20 minutes in length or 4 GB in size; recording may end before these limits are reached if the camera temperature rises. The following can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using the built-in Wi-Fi or location data functions, or using an optional location data unit • Using an Eye-Fi card • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a 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. Technical Notes 273