Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Battery

The Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery provides 7.4V, and can store 1410mAh of power – that translates into over 200 shots on a charge. The battery is compatible with Nikon D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D300S, and D700 SLR Digital Cameras.

Battery

The EN-EL3e is used in many classic Nikon DSLRs, including:

• Nikon D50
• Nikon D70 / D70s
• Nikon D80
• Nikon D90
• Nikon D100
• Nikon D200
• Nikon D300 / D300S
• Nikon D700

This is mainly for older DSLR generation cameras, not mirrorless or newer Z series.

Battery Performance

• Around 200–800+ photos per charge depending on camera and usage
• High-end cameras like D200 can get up to ~1800 shots in ideal conditions
• Supports advanced battery info display (percentage, usage history, health tracking in some models)

Why it was important

• First Nikon “smart battery” with communication chip
• Accurate battery level reporting in supported cameras
• Reliable power for professional DSLR bodies of its time
• Can also work in some older EN-EL3/EN-EL3a compatible cameras (with limited info features)