• Article ID 000044769
  • Date Published 31/7/2019
  • Date Last Updated 02/09/2024

EN-EL15, EN-EL15a, EN-EL15b & EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery compatibility

EN-EL15, EN-EL15a, EN-EL15b & EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery compatibility

The EN-EL15, EN-EL15a and EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion batteries are generally cross-compatible however electrical performance is improved with successive versions so using an earlier battery in a camera designed for use with a later battery will result in lower than expected performance (fewer pictures can be taken with a single charge). To guarantee your camera performs as specified in the product user manual, please use the battery specified in the manual.

The EN-EL15c is designed with larger capacity available for newer Nikon products, kindly check the table below for compatibility with your cameras.

To identify your battery, check the label on the back of the battery and also insert it into the camera and check the: Setup menu > Battery Info.

 

Battery

Information

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EN-EL15c

Introduced in 2020.
Can be charged when inserted into Z 8, Z f, Z6III, Z 6II, Z 7II, Z 6, Z 7, Z 5 & D780 battery chamber via USB connection or use the MH-25a or MH-34 battery charger.

Warning: Cannot be charged while inserted into the battery chamber of other cameras.

EN-EL15c is tested and approved with the following Nikon products:

  • Z 8
  • Z f
  • Z6III / Z 6 / Z 6II / Z 7 / Z 7II / Z 5
  • D850 / D810 / D810A
  • D780 / D750 / D610
  • D500
  • D7500 / D7200
  • MB-D18, MB-D17, MD-D16, MB-D15, MB-D14, MB-D12
  • MB-N12, MB-N11, MB-N10
  • MH-25a
  • WT-7

*Nikon does not guarantee the operation of products released in the past that are not listed in the table.

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EN-EL15b

Introduced in 2018.
Can be charged when inserted into Z 8, Z f, Z6III, Z 6II, Z 7II, Z 6, Z 7, Z 5 & D780 battery chamber via USB connection or use the MH-25 or MH-25a battery charger.

Warning: Cannot be charged while inserted into the battery chamber of other cameras.

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EN-EL15a

Introduced in 2015.
Use the MH-25 or MH-25a battery charger.

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EN-EL15
(Li-ion20) 

Introduced in 2013.
Can be identified with product name EN-EL15 with M-Z as the 9th digit in the serial number.
Use the MH-25 or MH-25a battery charger.

Not supported with the following Nikon products:

  • Z 8
  • Z f
  • Z6III

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EN-EL15
(Li-ion01)

Introduced in 2011.
Can be identified with product name EN-EL15 with A-L as the 9th digit in the lot number.
Use the MH-25 or MH-25a battery charger.

Note: service advisory for some EN-EL15

Not supported with the following Nikon products:

  • Z 8
  • Z f
  • Z6III

 

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