How much better is the EN-EL15c then the EN-EL15b ?

FujLiver · Jan 7, 2021

In the UK, EN-EL15c will only come back into stock at the end of January for £59 at Nikon but some third parties are charging £70

The EN-EL15b is available now new from discounters for £39

The question is, how many more shots would you get out of a Z6/Z6ii/Z7/Z7ii with the c ?

Anyone any ideas ?

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James Grove · Jan 7, 2021

To be honest you don't loose anything using the b batteries, the only thing to check is if you can still charge them in the grip or body.

I managed to find a box damaged C version on Amazon UK before xmas, but it was still 50 pounds. I now have 2 C and 2 B batteries,

skyrunr · Jan 7, 2021

Youtube has become better than Google when it comes to searching for things these days...

This test showed a 26% improvement:

Leonard Shepherd · Jan 7, 2021

The Nikon UK web site says "The Z 7II works in the most power‑efficient way possible and its new battery gives you more shots per charge. There’s also a power-saving mode for when you need it".

The battery seems to be on back order at Nikon UK retailers - listed between £59 excluding postage and £68 including postage - as listed at camerapricebuster.co.uk

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FujLiver · Jan 7, 2021

James Grove said:
To be honest you don't loose anything using the b batteries, the only thing to check is if you can still charge them in the grip or body.

I managed to find a box damaged C version on Amazon UK before xmas, but it was still 50 pounds. I now have 2 C and 2 B batteries,

noticed any difference in shots ?

James Grove · Jan 7, 2021

Nope they all perform equally, but I am less concerned about number of shots as I always have 2 spares with me. Your milage my vary.

ericbowles · Jan 7, 2021

FujLiver said:
James Grove said:

To be honest you don't loose anything using the b batteries, the only thing to check is if you can still charge them in the grip or body.

I managed to find a box damaged C version on Amazon UK before xmas, but it was still 50 pounds. I now have 2 C and 2 B batteries,

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noticed any difference in shots ?

I have not seen any difference that I can attribute to the battery. If there is a difference, it's small and what/how you shoot makes more difference than the battery.

If you have a good deal on a legitimate B version, get it. The C is a better choice if you expect in camera charging.

FujLiver · Jan 7, 2021

ericbowles said:
FujLiver said:

James Grove said:

To be honest you don't loose anything using the b batteries, the only thing to check is if you can still charge them in the grip or body.

I managed to find a box damaged C version on Amazon UK before xmas, but it was still 50 pounds. I now have 2 C and 2 B batteries,

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noticed any difference in shots ?

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I have not seen any difference that I can attribute to the battery. If there is a difference, it's small and what/how you shoot makes more difference than the battery.

If you have a good deal on a legitimate B version, get it. The C is a better choice if you expect in camera charging.

the b charges in camera as well

Calibur · Jan 7, 2021

20% better.

Battery size is 1900mAh for EN-EL15A and EN-EL15B, 2280mAh for EN-EL-15C.

ericbowles · Jan 7, 2021

I'd missed that - thanks!

PIOT · Jan 7, 2021

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Ernie Misner · Jan 7, 2021

Calibur said:
20% better.

Battery size is 1900mAh for EN-EL15A and EN-EL15B, 2280mAh for EN-EL-15C.

2280mAh for the 15C battery tells the complete story. 20% more usable energy there in the same size and form factor. There may be a difference in weight and length of charging time.

daleeight · Jan 8, 2021

I think when i got mine the price was more than 75% more than the B, but the number of shots wasn't near that. More like 20 or 25%, at best... the other part is the recharge in camera that one could consider that is worth it. if you aren't doing that, not worth it, yet.

Jestertheclown · Jan 9, 2021

daleeight said:
I think when i got mine the price was more than 75% more than the B, but the number of shots wasn't near that. More like 20 or 25%, at best... the other part is the recharge in camera that one could consider that is worth it. if you aren't doing that, not worth it, yet.

You can also charge the "B" in camera.

It takes forever, mind . . .

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Jestertheclown · Jan 9, 2021

FujLiver said:
The question is, how many more shots would you get out of a Z6/Z6ii/Z7/Z7ii with the c ?

Anyone any ideas ?

Using a Z7 at the RAF museum in London (UK), I shot about 500 images using a fully charged "B" then swapped to a fully charged "C" which returned a little over 600 images.

The lighting and surroundings don't change in the museum so both batteries were used under exactly the same circumstances and conditions.

However, there are so many variables when it comes to battery life that unless you can make that comparison under reasonably controlled conditions, any answers to your question must be subjective.

Also, there's a school of thought, which, I think, deserves some consideration, which says that battery life in these cameras is better measured as the length of time that a battery lasts, regardless of what you're asking of it.

Hope this helps.

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