Nikon D500 User Manual

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The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with 
fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, 
temperature, interval between shots, and the length of time 
menus are displayed. In the case of AA batteries, capacity also 
varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not 
be used. Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D17 
multi-power battery pack are given below.
• Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard

1

- One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 1240 shots
- One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D17): Approximately 1240 shots
- One EN-EL18a battery (MB-D17): Approximately 2510 shots
- Eight AA alkaline batteries (MB-D17): Approximately 1140 shots

2

- One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 2740 shots
- One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D17): Approximately 2740 shots
- One EN-EL18a battery (MB-D17): Approximately 6570 shots
- Eight AA alkaline batteries (MB-D17): Approximately 2620 shots

3

- One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 50 minutes of HD 

footage

- One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D17): Approximately 50 minutes of HD 

footage

- One EN-EL18a battery (MB-D17): Approximately 130 minutes of HD 

footage

- Eight AA alkaline batteries (MB-D17): Approximately 60 minutes of 

HD footage