Nikon EN-EL3a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for D50, D70, D70s, and D100 Reviews

• 1500mAh

  
  By A35GJEGWPMK328 on 2005-10-20
  This is actually a 1500mAh battery as opposed to the original EN-EL3 which was "just" 1400.. So a very slight increase. This is the new battery that was released with the D70s, but it does work in the D70.
  
  Check out kenrockwell[dot]com to verify.
  
  Nikon doesn't list the mAh specs for this battery on their website.
  
  

• Works with D50

  
  By ATYKXFQVN1QVW on 2006-01-04
  This also works on D50, mine actually came with this unit instead of the EN-EL3. It's slightly higher capacity so that's a nice bonus, plus cheaper then the EN-EL3 so it's a win-win.
  
  I took pictures all day on just one battery so it will last a while. It's good to have as a backup anyhow.
  
  If you're planning to upgrade to the D200, I'd suggest their new EN-EL3e, since that also will work on D50/D70 (but the opposite is not true so don't try to force a EN-EL3 or EN-EL3a into the D200!).
  
  

• Crazy Good Battery - It keeps going and going...

  
  By A3CJ7MHAS9IMAM on 2006-03-11
  I bought a spare battery for my D70s and charged it up one time. Since then, I have been waiting to use my spare but the original (charged hundreds of pictures ago) has been going strong for, literally, months.
  
  Follow the directions. Don't use it until your fully charge and don't recharge until it's run down. This will help maintain battery life.
  
  Good product from a great company.
  
  

• Good official LiIon battery for D100, D70 and D50

  
  By A5JLAU2ARJ0BO on 2006-02-04
  I got the EN-EL3a as a free replacement for the recalled EN-EL3 battery. (Check Nikonusa dot com to see if your EN-EL3 has been recalled.) It's perfect for my D70 -- and as another reviewer has pointed out, it gives you slightly more power juice -- about 7% more. If you are looking to buy an official Nikon battery this is a good value. BTW you can find generic brands (also here on Amazon.com) for about $20. I'm not saying whether you should buy a Nikon or a generic OEM one. After all, Nikon screwed up with the EN-EL3 so I can't vouch for their safety.
  
  Like the original EN-EL3 this is likely to be made in China.
  
  

• Misadvertising

  
  By A1RN4TGZZUOXJP on 2006-02-11
  The EN-EL3a is a works fine and with no problems. HOWEVER, AMAZON IS MISLEADING ITS CUSTOMERS BY PUTTING A LOWER PRICE FROM A PARTNER COMPANY AS THE PRIMARY PRICE OF THE ITEM. Amazon should market the item at it's price and show the partner price as an option unless the item can only be obtained from the partner. The 2 stars is not for the item but for amazon's misleading advertisment.
  
  
• Not compatible with the Nikon D80
  By AKGGVHCCW4RKA on 2007-07-27
  Did a battery search for the Nikon D80 on Amazon
  This is the battery which came up, so I purchased it.
  It is not the battery for the D80, though it may be suitable for other model cameras.
  
  Don't want anyone else to purchase the improper battery, it's dissappinting.
  
  
• NikonEN-EL3a Replacement
  By A1XPRWW2S1JT7W on 2007-05-06
  This product works great despite my initial concerns. When I ordered it the description matched my existing Nikon battery. However, when it arrived, what I received was slightly different in configuration with a different but similar model number. I contacted Amazon and received a very courteous and prompt response confirming this was an udate to the older version of the battery I had and that my old charger would work with it. I tried it out and it worked great. Very pleased with the product and the service from Amazon.
  
  
• gift was appreciated
  By A1TB3MTXNXKHBZ on 2007-01-20
  I am unable to comment on the effectiveness of the product as it was given to my daughter(an accomplished amateur photographer)as a gift. I can only attest to the fact that the product arrived on time in good condition and was exactly what my daughter had requested on her holiday gift wish list.
  
  
• works good
  By A3062G3YPTMLV1 on 2007-05-13
  seems to be working good. Same as the batterie that came with my D100
  
  
• NIKON D70S BATTERY
  By A3U78N0W0FRJY3 on 2007-12-12
  Quick service and was glad to see product was a Nikon battery and not a knock off.
  I have always ordered my photography gear from Amazon and will continue to do so. Thanks
  Dan Lefebvre
  
  
• battery review
  By A30D444GLGC790 on 2008-01-14
  This item is exactly as advertised and was shipped on schedule. One can ask for nothing more.
  
  
• Short Life
  By AFZQK8K6JT6KV on 2008-01-16
  I was very disappointed with this battery. I can shoot maybe 500 shots with this one and shoot over 1,000 with the one that came with my Nikon D50. Maybe I just got a bad battery.
  
  
• Battery Review
  By A39EIYOAEVPZYC on 2008-02-22
  Received in a timely manner. Works really well. For some reason my last Nikon EnEl3a battery died on me.
  Was about one and half years old. Stopped receiving a charge. Didn't do anything out of line to cause it. I buy Nikon since I was advised by someone I respect to do so. So far it's been a great battery despite the one losing it's charge. I keep two on hand for shooting pictures. The battery works really well in the camera and have had no problems with it other than problem described. Anyone else had this problem?
  
  
• The real thing
  By A1NA28PDNP8HRD on 2008-02-23
  If you have a Nikon camera, go for a Nikon battery. There are other brands out there, but after searching through several forums and reading the stories there, I will not put anything else into my camera.
  
  
• Life Saver
  By A2LX037GERYMCF on 2008-06-14
  Recently needed an extra battery due to a backpacking trip to Europe. I couldn't have survived without this battery. Charges quickly and it made my life easier and less stressful while shooting over two thousand shots. A definite recommend for both the casual photographer as well as the everyday all day camera expert.
  
  

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