FREE Nikon EN-EL15 Battery Exchange for D500 Owners

[kxl]

The Nikon EN-EL15 battery is used in quite a few Nikon DSLR's, among them the D7xxx, D610, D700, D750, D8xx and now the new D500.

If you own the D500, you may have noticed that some of your OEM EN-EL15 batteries drain rather quickly (as do third party batteries, if they work at all). In case you weren't aware, there are 2 types of Nikon EN-EL15 batteries: Li-ion01 (from approx 2010-2012) and Li-ion20 (2013 to present).

On the new D500, only the Li-ion20 type works well; while the older Li-ion01 type drains quickly. So, Nikon now offers a free exchange program that allows D500 owners to exchange old Li-ion01 battery for the newer Li-ion20. You need to supply a receipt for your D500 to get this free exchange.

Nikon Europe: http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/66512

Nikon USA: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/19541

 

[css9450]

Interesting. I wonder if users of the other cameras would see a benefit from the new type of battery. I have four or five EN-EL15 batteries and although I have no complaints some of my shooting styles are real battery hogs (real long exposures at night, usually in cold weather). Actually, I'm amazed by the long battery life from this battery - much better than, say, the battery in my Sony which is laughably bad in comparison.

 

[ronnies]

The Nikon EN-EL15 battery is used in quite a few Nikon DSLR's, among them the D7xxx, D610, D700, D750, D8xx and now the new D500.

A very minor point but the D700 uses the EN-EL3e.

Ronnie