compatible with the D70 SLR camera * capacity 8.4V/900 mAh * charging time approximately 120 minutes *
Never put yourself in the heartbreaking situation of running out of power in the middle of that once-in-a-lifetime photo opp again. The Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is a 7.4 volt, 1400mAh rechargeable battery that will give you the juice that you need. Digital and video cameras require far more power than their older film-based counterparts. They do and show a lot more, and therefore they need a lot more power. For instance, most have large LCD displays allowing you to skip having to squint through tiny optical viewfinders when composing shots, and most also allow instant playback or reviewing shots taken, giving you the opportunity to erase lousy shots right away. These are great features to have, but they draw power from your batteries. Adding an extra battery pack as a back up is a safe way to guarantee you never miss that perfect shot again.
The Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery Pack requires either the MH18 or MH19 charger, sold separately. The battery is compatible with the Nikon D50, D70, D70s and D100 digital cameras.
1 Amazing Life!
It's all be said before no matter what reviews you read on this original Nikon EN-EL3, this battery has LASTING power! I bought a spare when I got my D70 nearly a year ago, only because I don't like to ever be without juice. Last week I shot nearly an entire wedding 8+ hours of constant use with my D70 and SB-800 and didn't have to change batteries until nearly the end of the night. The prices have come down quite a bit so, invest and get yourself a spare.
2 Nikon-branded battery for D70, D100
This "genuine" Nikon EN-EL3 battery works in the D70 and D100 digital SLR cameras. The origin can be either Japan or China; apparently Nikon outsources the manufacturing to other companies. (I was able to verify this countries of origin information on Nikon's website.) For $15 cheaper you can get a compatible battery made by a company that licenses Energizer's brand; just search for "EN-EL3" here on Amazon and pick the one that says "by Energizer." That one is also good and although it's a generic, it does have the Energizer name (even if not actually made by Energizer). You might want to check that out. Of course, if you are super-concerned about safety -- personal and equipment -- you should stick with the official Nikon-licensed battery, which is this one.
3 GENUINE NIKON
The genuine Nikon EN-EL3 lasts for over 1000 flash pictures but when the battery dies, it dies fast! You need to keep a fully charged spare in your camera bag. I have 2 EN-EL3 battery packs, one came with my D100, and one purchased as a spare. Both were made in Japan. I wish my cell phone battery would last this long!
4 Battery good
They aren't kidding when they say you can take 1600 shots with one of these things. They last forever.
However, it is always a good idea to have a backup. ;)
As the previous reviewer mentioned, these batteries are made in China.
5 Nikon Battery
Not to worry. The Nikon Battery that came with my Nikon D70 kit included the EN-EL3 made in China.
6 Not to honest
I got my Lithium lon Battery Pack in almost two week as they told me. Some how the address on envelope had my zip code blacken out as was my lab address. The picture on Amazon showed a Nikon Battery with the name on it.
But the one I received do not have Nikon any were on it, and upon turning it over it said make in China. Japan is not in China to my knowledge China doesn't make Nikon product. This is not my first Nikon product!
I will have to test this to see if it really works, if you are not selling Nikon just say it's a copy. Yes, the price should have told me something but they showed a Nikon product,yet they sold me something make in China not to honest in my book.!
