236nBattery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with thecondition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figuresfor EN-EL14 (1030 mAh) batteries are given below.• Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 660 shots• Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2200 shots1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mmf/3.5–5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinityto minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every30 s; after photograph is taken, monitor is turned on for 4 s; tester waits forexposure meters to turn off after monitor is turned off; flash fired at full poweronce 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 lensunder the following test conditions: vibration reduction off, continuous releasemode, focus mode set to AF-C, image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set toM (medium), white balance set to v, ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100, shutterspeed 1/ 250 s, focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times aftershutter-release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s; six shots are then takenin succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off; cycle repeatedonce exposure meters have turned off.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 a GP-1 GPS unit• Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lensesTo ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14 batteries:• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if leftunused.
